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Wenonah High School students win Gold at Leadership Conference
Special to The Times
Six students from Wenonah High School’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism won gold medals this summer at the annual Family, Career...
Perfect Note: Harmonious blend of food, music
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
Tremayne and Karen Thompson met while singing in a church choir in their native Gary, Ind.
“We just sang...
Birmingham’s Batman still changing lives 31 years after his death
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Alabama NewsCenter
Bianca Donerson rode the No. 8 bus to Old Car Heaven Wednesday night, carrying a stroller, car seat, diaper bag...
Bib & Tucker Sew-Op threads a bright light in Woodlawn
By Karim Shamsi-Basha
Alabama NewsCenter
My grandmother sewed blankets, quilts, shirts, dresses and pants. (Well, let’s not talk about the pants – the source of my...
Superintendent Remains Focused on Mission as City Schools Set to Open
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Kelley Castlin-Gacutan had a busy first year as the superintendent of Birmingham City Schools. She hit the ground running on...
Birmingham Ed Foundation officials excited about new school year
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Back-to-school time often is filled with a fresh outlook and determination for success—not just for students and parents, either. School...
American Cancer Society Honors Outstanding Birmingham Volunteer with notable national award
Special to The Times
The American Cancer Society recognized UAB’s Dr. Mona Fouad with the American Cancer Society St. George National Award.
The St. George National...
Teresa Thorne: After 18 years as head of CAP she plans...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
After 18 years as executive director with City Action Partnership (CAP), Teresa Thorne will retire Aug. 5.
“I’m going to miss...
Birmingham broadcaster builds beguiling model railroad in his home
By Chad Allen
Alabama NewsCenter
It’s difficult to devote 40 years to a pursuit without going off the rails.
If you’re Roy Wood, it helps if it...
The Dannon Project: Helping at-risk individuals thrive and survive
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For The Birmingham Times
Kenneth Whitehead didn’t even get his bus ticket.
By Alabama state law, a convicted felon released from prison is...
