Alternative way of dressing up your photographs
You see people with the photographs hanging by a clothes pin on a string all the time. However, I like to spice mine up a little bit by adding scrapbook …
The dreams of the homecoming queen
Homecoming Queen Rachel Gregory with young girl. After four years at Samford University, Rachel Gregory will graduate with more than just memories – she’ll graduate with a crown. Crowned homecoming …
Crestline Village: The Mayberry of Birmingham
Tucked between the peaceful streets of Crestline Heights and the sprawling greens of the Birmingham Country Club is a home away from home — a village of shops, restaurants and …
It’s the vinyl countdown
Sixty years ago the vinyl record made a name for itself among recording artists and musical junkies. As time ticked on and technology improved, the vinyl record seemed to exit …
Look good this fall and winter with these fashion tips
Do you ever find yourself in the middle of summer staring at your scarves and boots shoved in the back of your closet, longing to be able to adorn them …
Create the fall favorite drink in your own kitchen
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is the must-have drink that everyone lines up for at Starbucks at the start of October. Unfortunately, the drink isn’t on the menu all year, but …
New LightRails underpass adds life to downtown
Downtown Birmingham now features an LED-lighted tunnel.The tunnel can be found at the 18th Street underpass on the east side of Railroad Park. But this tunnel isn’t just a bunch …
Hannah Duncan: changing lives one bow at a time
This is Hannah Duncan- a freshman pre-pharmacy major from Lakeland, Florida. She is also a new member of the Phi Mu sorority. But beyond the basics, there is something special …
Fun ways to exercise in Birmingham
With warm weather comes the urge to be outside as well as the dreaded fear of donning a bathing suit for the first time in several months. However, you have …
Healing a Broken City
The Village’s executive office is located on 24 Street South in downtown Birmingham. No, it’s not a new housing development, but rather an organization seeking to help develop life in downtown Birmingham. This office is not on the top floor of a high rise, it’s in an old mechanic’s garage and the top executive is wearing jeans. However, the work done at The Village by Andy Jenkins and his fellow laborers is perhaps the most important work being done in Birmingham today.