By Rubin E. Grant Hoover senior running back Anthony Hayes was dubbed the “Freight Train” when he was in the sixth grade. “They called me that because I would often drag multiple players along with me to get a few extra yards,” Hayes said. The “Freight Train” has been carrying the load for the Hoover Bucs for most of the second half of this high school football … [Read more...]
IN PHOTOS: Gala in the Gardens
Emily and Bill Bowron, longtime supporters of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, were celebrated last night as the 2019 Antiques at the Gardens honorees at the Gala in the Gardens. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and dancing.Photos by Ingrid Howard. … [Read more...]
Splish, Splash: LJCC Finishes Pool Season With Fourth Annual Pooch Plunge
• Journal photos by Jordan Wald. • The Levite Jewish Community Center capped off the summer season with its Fourth annual Pooch Plunge on Sept. 22. About 250 dogs jumped, swam, dove and fetched in the pool during the event, which supports The Animal League of Birmingham. In addition, local pet-friendly vendors took part in the festivities, including Vet Express, Hollywood … [Read more...]
Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame Luncheon Celebrates Brewer and Brock
An induction ceremony celebrating the lives of the late Albert Preston Brewer and the late Harry Blackwell Brock Jr. was held Sept. 17 at The Club as both men were added to the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony was co-hosted by the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame and the Women’s Committee of 100 for Birmingham. A prelude was provided by Women’s Committee music chair … [Read more...]
Joy League Ends a Year of Changes With a New Championship Tournament
Joy League ended its season for the first time this year with a championship tournament, which replaced the traditional all-star games. The change capped a year of changes for the baseball league. It moved from its longtime home at Edgewood Elementary School and began playing at Homewood Middle School. It also got new members on its board of directors and a new commissioner, … [Read more...]