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Building a WISE Foundation: For Vivi McBride, who was diagnosed with severe-to-profound hearing loss as an infant, the Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education (WISE) provided a place to learn to listen and speak. For her family, it offered guidance, connection and a way forward

Crack, Bam, Dot: Birmingham Falls for Mahjong: At Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, an ancient Chinese game is building new friendships, one tile at a time

Two Local Fashionistas Make Their Mark on Birmingham

Ben Berguson Celebrates 100th Win as Homewood Head Coach

Mike Shaw for Alabama State House 47

Latest OTMJ Sports

Ben Berguson Celebrates 100th Win as Homewood Head Coach

October 16, 2026

 By Loyd McIntosh   Photo by Jordan WaldOn September 18, the Homewood Patriots traveled down I-65 … [Read More...]

Taking Command: The Emergence Of Vestavia Hills’ Charlie Taaffe

October 2, 2026

 By Loyd McIntosh   Photos by Jordan WaldHith the first half of the 2026 season in the books, one … [Read More...]

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Ben Berguson Celebrates 100th Win as Homewood Head Coach

 By Loyd McIntosh   Photo by Jordan WaldOn September 18, the Homewood Patriots traveled down I-65 … [Read More...]

Two Local Fashionistas Make Their Mark on Birmingham

 By Cathy DeLozierAlice Jordan Pulliam and Mary Glenn McElveen are expanding Birmingham’s profile in … [Read More...]

Two Artists, Two Visions: Artists Ted Metz and Scott Vaughn Owen bring their work and friendship to Homewood for a special exhibit.

  By Barry Wise SmithThe Homewood Arts Council is currently presenting Two Men, Two … [Read More...]

Building a WISE Foundation: For Vivi McBride, who was diagnosed with severe-to-profound hearing loss as an infant, the Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education (WISE) provided a place to learn to listen and speak. For her family, it offered guidance, connection and a way forward.

 Lee HurleyPhotos by Jordan Wald and courtesy WISE and the McBride FamilyAt 13, Vivi McBride plays … [Read More...]

Crack, Bam, Dot: Birmingham Falls for Mahjong: At Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, an ancient Chinese game is building new friendships, one tile at a time.

By Karim Shamsi-BashaStep into room 300 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood on a Thursday, and the … [Read More...]

Taking Command: The Emergence Of Vestavia Hills’ Charlie Taaffe

 By Loyd McIntosh   Photos by Jordan WaldHith the first half of the 2026 season in the books, one … [Read More...]

From China to Mountain Brook: Sullivan Todd Finds Something Special at Home 

 By Loyd McIntosh   Photo by Jordan WaldAt 17, Sullivan Todd has already lived a full volleyball … [Read More...]

Finca de Samford: Samford University introduces students to Costa Rica’s Pura Vida.

 By Rebecca WilbertBuilding an app for future study abroad students. Cooking traditional Costa Rican … [Read More...]

Helping Women Handle Their Hormone Health: Provision Studio and Icona Health partner to educate women on hormone health at every age and stage. 

 By Barry Wise Smith   Photo by Jordan WaldAmy McCool didn’t know much about hormone therapies, … [Read More...]

Green Light Moments: Restaurateur Rob McDaniel talks instinct, trust and faith.

 Story and photos by Cara ClarkWhen acclaimed chef Rob McDaniel opened his second restaurant, he was … [Read More...]

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The Over the Mountain Journal
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