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By Loyd McIntosh Journal Sports Spain Park High School hosted its arch nemesis, the Hoover Buccaneers, Friday night in a game that had the Jaguar faithful believing their time had come. For the first time since the school’s founding in 2002, Spain Park appeared to be on an even playing field with its more successful Read More…
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama Board of Directors had the honored role of tour guides Aug. 4 for Alabama’s Outgoing Supreme Court Chief Justice, Sue Bell Cobb at the Ronald McDonald House. The RMH Board chose Judge Cobb to honor at the Ronald McDonald House’s ninth annual Heart of the House Gala for her advocacy Read More…
Rebecca Bell was named Miss Dogwood and Chandler Moss was chosen Junior Miss Dogwood at the Vestavia Hills Dogwood Pageant March 5 at Vestavia Hills High School. Other high school winners, chosen by grade, were Cate Cullen, 12th grade; Katie Benos, 11th grade; Hannah Moss, 10th grade; and Emilee Benos, ninth grade. Other junior winners Read More…
The Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board will hold its spring event on May 19, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Zoo’s new exhibit Trails of Africa. The event, Tails in the Trails will feature live music, food catered by Southern Foods Management and a cash bar. Presenting sponsor of the event is Donohoo Auto with Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When Dan and Kristi Logan decided to sell their Hollywood home in May 2010, they were hoping they could find another in the neighborhood with the same historic charm as well as the amenities needed for the family of five. After several months of renovations, the couple and their three Read More…
Boys’ Team By Lee Davis Journal Sports Writer By any measure, 2010-2011 was a memorable year for Over the Mountain boys’ basketball. Homewood, Mountain Brook and Spain Park all spent considerable time ranked in Class 6A’s Top 10. The Patriots were even the state’s number one ranked team for several weeks. Hoover won 25 games. Read More…
Here are more ideas for a quick staycation that’s close to home, or in some cases, at home. Game Night Back in the day, it wasn’t unusual for families to sit around the kitchen table after dinner for a hot game of Monopoly. Revive the tradition by introducing your children to old favorites: Clue, Risk, Read More…
