By William C. Singleton III London Bridge eventually had to fall, and so does Homewood’s historic Bridges Home, it appears. The Homewood Planning Commission on June 5 paved the way for the historic home, built in 1921, to be torn down to make way for newer houses. Developer Pat O’ Sullivan, who owns the property, plans to subdivide six lots at … [Read more...]
Freedom from Addiction: OTM Mayors Band Together to Fight Opioid Abuse
By William C. Singleton III As a retired FBI agent, Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry has seen the fate of drug dealers who enter the criminal justice system. As general manager of a funeral home, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer has seen the ultimate consequences of drug use. As a former fire marshal, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato has seen emergency paramedics respond to an … [Read more...]
Celebrate Hoover Day Turns out a Sunny Success
By William C. Singleton III Celebrate Hoover Day was more than a day of fun and games for children. It was also a day to showcase the city of Hoover, Mayor Frank Brocato said. From rides to inflatables for kids, to petting farms, to vendors, to displays for chamber businesses, each exhibit was designed to give citizens a glimpse of what Hoover has to offer and what … [Read more...]
Students Protest for Safer Schools During Railroad Park March
By William C. Singleton III Several Over the Mountain residents assembled along with thousands of others who attended the March for Our Lives at Railroad Park in Birmingham. Some attended simply to witness student activism firsthand as many students called for common-sense gun control and encouraged their generation to exercise the right to vote. Nearly 5,000 attended the … [Read more...]
Coyotes, Foxes and Other Woodland Neighbors Are Coming Too Close for Comfort in Some OTM Areas
By William C. Singleton III Living with the woods as your backyard is a luxury many Over the Mountain residents enjoy. But this close-up view of nature includes close encounters with wildlife. It’s not unusual to find coyotes, foxes, raccoons and other wildlife romping through residential backyards and neighborhoods. But being close to nature can mean problems, … [Read more...]
