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Laser Focused: Hoover Goalkeeper Rudolph Relishes Pressure of Being a Hero or a Zero

April 4, 2018

Laser Focused: Hoover Goalkeeper Rudolph Relishes Pressure of Being a Hero or a Zero

By Rubin E. Grant Annoyed, peeved, angered, irritated, ruffled or vexed. Any of those adjectives is an apt description of Hoover junior soccer goalkeeper Max Rudolph’s reaction when an opponent scores a goal. “He’s pretty tenacious about not letting the ball get to the back of the net,” Hoover soccer coach Kris Keplinger said. “If it does, it bothers him. He’s a fierce … [Read more...]

Raising the Roof: Vestavia Students and VHUMC Members Team up to Build Their 13th Habitat for Humanity Home

April 4, 2018

Raising the Roof: Vestavia Students and VHUMC Members Team up to Build Their 13th Habitat for Humanity Home

By Emily Williams In the words of author Sol Hurok, “The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head.” Volunteers, locally and from other states, recently came together under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham to help build that roof for one Birmingham family. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my kids’ dreams come true,” wrote … [Read more...]

Vestavia Girls Seeking Redemption on the Soccer Field

April 4, 2018

Vestavia Girls Seeking Redemption on the Soccer Field

By Blake Ells The Vestavia Hills girls soccer team just missed repeating as state champions last season, falling to Mobile’s McGill-Toolen in the finals 2-0. They had another shot at the Yellow Jackets in March at the McGill-Toolen Classic, but again they fell 2-0. The budding rivalry has become motivation for the Rebels. “They want McGill to get to the finals, because they … [Read more...]

Not the Same Old Song and Dance: VHBB Dogwood Luncheon Will Showcase Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen and a Holocaust Survivor Talking about Survival and Forgiveness

March 21, 2018

Not the Same Old Song and Dance: VHBB Dogwood Luncheon Will Showcase Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen and a Holocaust Survivor Talking about Survival and Forgiveness

By Emily Williams The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will welcome a familiar face on stage at the annual Dogwood Luncheon on April 5. Collins McMurray will provide a vocal performance to guests gathering in Vestavia Country Club’s ballroom. McMurray recently was crowned Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen for 2018, which she earned March 4 along with receiving the Overall … [Read more...]

Fairytale Breakfast for a Cause: Vestavia High’s Relay for Life Hosts Princess and Superhero Breakfast

March 7, 2018

Fairytale Breakfast for a Cause: Vestavia High’s Relay for Life Hosts Princess and Superhero Breakfast

By Sarah Kuper At least 300 Over the Mountain preschoolers and their parents ate breakfast with favorite princesses and superheroes as part of Vestavia Hills High School’s Relay for Life fundraiser. High school volunteers dressed as Disney princesses and comic book heroes, posed for photos and signed autographs during the event, held Feb. 24. Area merchants donated coffee, … [Read more...]

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