Wenqi Jin and Weiying Lv of Beijing, China, announce the engagement of their daughter, Xiuming Jin, to Clinton Travis Kilgore, son of Dr. Larry and Mrs. Patricia Kilgore of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Vestavia Hills.The groom is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. William Morehead of Malden, Mo., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clint Kilgore of Whitwell, Tenn.The bride is a … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Christopher-Briggs
Nora Lane Christopher and Dr. Robert Stephen Briggs were married Nov. 5 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. Dr. Dixon Mitchell and Rev. Michael Ricks officiated at the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at the Country Club of Birmingham.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Toliver Davis Christopher Jr. of Tamassee, S.C. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. … [Read more...]
Firefighter Fare
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor During the holidays, it's business as usual for firefighters. But that doesn't mean they won't have a holiday meal worth celebrating.In fact, firefighters all over the country have become known for their gourmet grub. Whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner at the firehouse or just a typical day, firefighters come together to cook a … [Read more...]
Round Two: Spartans-Bucs Rematch Just One Game Away
You’re not going to get anybody around the Mountain Brook or Hoover football programs to admit this, but there’s a very good chance the Spartans and Bucs are going to be playing again on Nov. 25.Both teams go on the road for their third-round Class 6A playoff battles this Friday, so nobody in either camp is going to say anything – on or off the record – about the … [Read more...]
Lions, Bucs And Spartans Advance
Mountain Brook 31, Huntsville 14 (Class 6A)The Spartans’ Gavin Golsan stood out as a runner and pass receiver in his team’s rout of the Panthers.Filling in for the injured Mark Rector, Golsan gained 78 yards rushing on just 16 carries. He also caught three touchdown passes and finished with 138 receiving yards. Quarterback Edward Aldag completed 14 of 26 passes for 214 … [Read more...]