Culture
Profiles of artists, writers and musicians, to coverage of topics that affect the world around us, explore some of my writing on culture.
Life & Death of Roller Derby Queen
The Indiana Jones of Vintage Guitars
Like many young guys who grew up listening to classic rock, John Shults dreamed of becoming a guitar hero. There was only one problem—Rock star-level talent.
Despite the revelation that Shults wasn’t destined to be the next Jimmy Page, bursting eardrums and dropping jaws with his dexterity on the fretboard, it never dampened his love for the instrument that makes rock and roll possible - the electric guitar.
Despite the revelation that Shults wasn’t destined to be the next Jimmy Page, bursting eardrums and dropping jaws with his dexterity on the fretboard, it never dampened his love for the instrument that makes rock and roll possible - the electric guitar.
Birmingham Barbershop Renaissance
For close to a decade, Birmingham has been experiencing a barbershop renaissance. All over the city, new barber shops are popping up led by a creative group of young men and women who believe barbering is more than a job — it’s a calling.
Brewing a fresh cup of comfort: New coffee house opens on Maple Avenue
When deciding on the name for her new coffee shop, Maple Avenue Coffee House, owner Tracy Delaney said “house” is actually one of the most important words.
It describes the shop’s location — a renovated 1950s-era house on Maple Avenue most recently occupied by an accounting firm — but it also describes her business mindset.
“My whole reason for doing this was to create just such an inviting space for people and to feel like you’re almost walking into someone’s living room,” said Delaney, a Tru
It describes the shop’s location — a renovated 1950s-era house on Maple Avenue most recently occupied by an accounting firm — but it also describes her business mindset.
“My whole reason for doing this was to create just such an inviting space for people and to feel like you’re almost walking into someone’s living room,” said Delaney, a Tru
Corbeau Wine Bar brings touch of France to Trussville
The Trussville Entertainment District’s newest tenant is Corbeau Wine Bar, which opened in May.
Located in a corner space on Morrow Avenue, Corbeau Wine Bar has established a reputation as a relaxing spot for a glass of wine, charcuterie or flatbread pizza. It is owned by sisters Mary and Elizabeth Martin and their husbands, John and Mark (also siblings, The sisters are originally from Scottsboro but independently moved to the Trussville area and shared a passion for wine.
For years, Mary and
Located in a corner space on Morrow Avenue, Corbeau Wine Bar has established a reputation as a relaxing spot for a glass of wine, charcuterie or flatbread pizza. It is owned by sisters Mary and Elizabeth Martin and their husbands, John and Mark (also siblings, The sisters are originally from Scottsboro but independently moved to the Trussville area and shared a passion for wine.
For years, Mary and
Foundations 4 Hope 5K to raise money, awareness for clean water in Africa
More than 300 runners are expected to race through the streets of Downtown Trussville in October for the second year of the Foundations 4 Hope 5K.
The goal of the 5K is to fundraise provide access to clean drinking water throughout eastern Africa as well as to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in the region.
According to Foundations 4 Hope Vice President of U.S. Operations Matt Mullinax, the inaugural event in 2022 raised enough money to build freshwater wells for 10 African villages in areas
The goal of the 5K is to fundraise provide access to clean drinking water throughout eastern Africa as well as to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in the region.
According to Foundations 4 Hope Vice President of U.S. Operations Matt Mullinax, the inaugural event in 2022 raised enough money to build freshwater wells for 10 African villages in areas
Freddy’s Wine Bar to open 2nd location in former Nabeel’s spot
The space formerly occupied by Nabeel’s Cafe and Market will have a new tenant this summer. Stuart Stone, owner and operator of Freddy’s Wine Bar, signed a lease in December and is scheduled to open his second Freddy’s location this June.
Up the creek … with a paddleboard – LakeLife 24/7 Magazine
“Paddleboards are like a surfboard. Nose at the front, tail at the back. The most stable part is the middle of the board where the handle is at, so that’s where you’ll stand up.”
Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy
Backstage at the Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts building on the campus of Pell City High School, Tristen Gressett is just 20 minutes away from taking the stage. In his first appearance since his meteoric rise and frankly, stunning elimination from American Idol, the 17-year-old is launching his solo career.
Trussville’s Tim Keith Wins Second World Disc Golf Title In A Row
By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune
TRUSSVILLE — For the second consecutive year, Trussville resident Tim Keith won the PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf World Championship, a five-day competition in Peoria, Illinois from July 12-16. Keith outlasted a competitive field finishing with a five-day total score of 297, five points better than his second-place rival, Mitch McLellan from Norman, Oklahoma.
TRUSSVILLE — For the second consecutive year, Trussville resident Tim Keith won the PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf World Championship, a five-day competition in Peoria, Illinois from July 12-16. Keith outlasted a competitive field finishing with a five-day total score of 297, five points better than his second-place rival, Mitch McLellan from Norman, Oklahoma.
UAB Football: The Return, Phase 2
This moment comes just seven years after the cancellation of the football program and more than 20 years of failed attempts to build a new stadium to replace Legion Field. Frankly, it’s a miracle either of them exists at all.
My Nest Or Yours
Bizarre Animal Mating Rituals. Published in Mental Floss Magazine.
The Third Act of Jack Owens - Loyd Mc Intosh
Jack Owens has lived one heck of a life. Spend a few minutes talking with the retired FBI agent and it’s hard not to feel slightly boring. Owens spent more than 30 years in the FBI (mostly in Birmingham) doing everything from tamping down prison riots to catching draft dodgers and bringing serial killers to justice.
Step Into The Ring
On a sweltering hot Friday afternoon in late July, the parking lot of Total Body Fitness is so full, many cars have parked in the grass and mud in the vacant lot next door. Inside, the gym is just as packed as dozens of athletes, trainers and others mill about. There is excitement and even a little tension in the air. All of this activity isn’t for a hot, new exercise class. No, excitement builds for the weigh-in for a boxing event taking place in a little over 24 hours at, of all places, the CEPA Building in Pell City.
Rachel Baribeau: The Magic City’s New Voice On Sports
Rachel Baribeau is in the zone with her new sports talk show.
The Leadership Of Joe Torre
Guest Post: What We As Leaders Can Learn From The Legendary New York Yankees Skipper.
Joe Torre, the legendary manager of the New York Yankees in the 1990s and early 2000s was a different kind of leader. For decades, the Bronx Bombers, under the iron grip of irascible owner George Steinbrenner, was led by a revolving door of hotheads, oddballs, also-rans, none of whom could get the Yanks back to their winning ways.
Joe Torre, the legendary manager of the New York Yankees in the 1990s and early 2000s was a different kind of leader. For decades, the Bronx Bombers, under the iron grip of irascible owner George Steinbrenner, was led by a revolving door of hotheads, oddballs, also-rans, none of whom could get the Yanks back to their winning ways.
Rhythm of the saints
Drummer John Scalici reaches students in their gut and soul.
Magic Jobs in the Magic City - Loyd Mc Intosh
The smell of sawdust permeates the air as the sound of electric saws and other woodworking equipment echo through the cinder-block building located on the edge of the city’s downtown in North Birmingham, Alabama.
Lauren Denton’s Glory Road | Portico Magazine
In her new book Glory Road, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Lauren Denton brings readers a fresh new story featuring local Alabama culture, sprinkled with nuggets of gardening wisdom. Each element of Glory Road highlights the authors’ own experiences living in Mobile and Homewood, Alabama, along with influences from family and friends.
Courage Wears A Ten-Gallon Hat
John Wayne’s son Ethan continues to celebrate and calibrate his father’s legacy
John Wayne—The Duke—one of the most iconic stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. For over four decades, John Wayne dominated the silver screen appearing in nearly 80 films between 1930 and 1976, the vast majority Westerns. Honestly, when one hears the word “Western,” John Wayne almost immediately comes to mind.
John Wayne—The Duke—one of the most iconic stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. For over four decades, John Wayne dominated the silver screen appearing in nearly 80 films between 1930 and 1976, the vast majority Westerns. Honestly, when one hears the word “Western,” John Wayne almost immediately comes to mind.
Podcasts and Praise Songs
Non-traditional churches attract crowds by eliminating the traditional elements of worship.
A local artist's interest in carving became a public, outdoor art gallery
If you're strolling through Orr Park in Montevallo, you may get the feeling you're being watched. But there's no need to worry. The faces you see along this Shoal Creek preserve don't belong to a gang of ruffians lurking in the woods, but are, instead, part of one of the most unusual public art galleries in the southeast.
Warrior Women
Meet eight women who have found exercise, confidence and friendship in the athletic activities they love.
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