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Spotlight on Speech :: Speech-Language-Hearing Resources in Birmingham
With countless milestone tracking apps, conflicting recommendations from different governmental agencies, and even pediatric experts who disagree, it’s hard for parents to find reliable information to help track a child’s development! So in honor of the school year’s quick approach, I wanted to share some information about development and speech-language-hearing resources in Birmingham.
Ecovillage Community Forms On Sand Mountain, Meet Two Founding Members
Just across the state line on AL-71 heading toward Bryant, Ala., a small group of industrious people are creating a homestead called Harmony Woods Ecovillage. Falling under the two broad categories of “intentional communities” and “ecovillages,” Harmony Woods holds five values: Personal Freedom, Communication, Land Stewardship, Personal Integrity, and Natural Living.
LOOK: Ryan Williams posts first pictures in Alabama uniform
Ryan Williams posted pictures in his Alabama uniform to his Instagram for the first time. Williams will wear No. 2 during his first year with the Crimson Tide. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Williams since he first got to Alabama, and many are excited for his first season.
Local mother travels to Texas to seek care for unborn baby
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman resident Holliann Letson was enjoying a typical pregnancy with her second daughter, Evelyn. At her 18-week anatomy scan – the scan often referred to as the “gender scan,” as most babies’ genders can be determined at this stage of pregnancy – Letson was hit with some devastating news. Her daughter had an anomaly near her heart.
Annual “Cheers on the Corner” event to be held in downtown Auburn July 26
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association is preparing to host the 8th annual “Cheers on the Corner” entertainment district event in downtown Auburn. The event will be held on July 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. According to officials, this event will give attendees...
Huntsville breaks ground on $2.3 million skating rink project
Get ready to lace up your skates, Huntsville! Construction has officially begun on a brand-new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle highlighted the importance of this project, calling it a significant addition to Huntsville’s ever-expanding range of recreational facilities. “For the past decade, we’ve...
Opposition continues for proposed development in Tuscaloosa County
Residents in Tuscaloosa are still concerned about the proposed 300 plus housing development by D.R. Horton. "I strongly oppose it, as do as do most of our residents in Waterford Place and all of the surrounding communities," said Waterford Place resident Carol Armstrong. If approved, it would be located down...
No action following statement of Eclectic town clerk
It was supposed to be a meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget for the Eclectic Town Council. Instead Monday’s council meeting turned into a two-hour executive session hearing accusations of misspending of town funds, a hostile work environment and slander. Mayor Gary Davenport said he and town clerk Shannon Duck have been discussing a situation for a week or so. The mayor felt the matter was important enough to delay the budget discussion to allow Duck to make a public statement before the council headed behind closed doors to hear from Duck, Eclectic police officers, town staff and Alexander City clerk Stephanie Southerland.
Free school supply drive in Athens for local families
Limestone County Churches Involved, Inc. is hosting a school supply drive in Athens for families in the school system. Details on location, date and time are listed below. For this particular drive in Athens, go to First United Methodist’s Youth Center at 203 North Jefferson St. This organization requests that attendees please bring a proof of residency via utility bill, ID or lease in order to verify identity.
Construction begins on Guthrie's chicken restaurant in Vestavia Hills
Construction has begun on the Guthrie’s fast-food chicken restaurant at 1437 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. The restaurant is being built on the former site of the Hardee’s restaurant between Hollywood Outdoor Living and Vestavia Bowl. The Hardee’s was torn down, and workers began building the Guthrie’s earlier this month. The goal is to have the Guthrie’s completed and open by Christmas, said David Coble, the construction superintendent for Ganaway Contractors.
The Palm & Pig restaurant rebrands; The Fig to close this weekend
One restaurant in downtown Vestavia Hills, The Palm & Pig, has changed its name and rebranded as Hillside Music & Que, while another restaurant — The Fig in Cahaba Heights — is closing this weekend after 11½ years. The two events are connected. Doug Smith, one of...
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