By Anne RuisiSanta isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. Over the Mountain shoppers seeking great gift ideas for the young ones should look at these suggestions from our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby and Snoozy’s/george in Mountain Brook. Please note that toy selections and prices may vary from store to … [Read more...]
‘Making a Difference’ Meals on Wheels Volunteer Delivers Warm Smiles and Hot Meals
By Anne RuisiYou could say Meals on Wheels volunteer Linda Stone of Mountain Brook has her very own fan club at Villa Maria Senior Community in Birmingham’s East Lake neighborhood, starting with longtime resident Lucille Crowe.“She’s terrific,” Crowe said, beaming, as Stone delivered her meals last week for Thursday and Friday’s Veterans Day holiday. “She’s the best … [Read more...]
Spartans Rout Titans, Ready to Take on Hartselle Next
By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager spent last weekend trying to learn as much as he could about the undefeated Hartselle Tigers.The Spartans (10-2) will play host to Hartselle (12-0) Friday in the Class 6A quarterfinals of the state playoffs.Even before dissecting the kind of opponent the Spartans would face, Yeager had a pretty good idea … [Read more...]
Hoover Routs Hewitt to Set Up Another Showdown With Thompson
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Wade Waldrop spent eight seasons as head coach at James Clemens in Madison. Often, his Jets’ flightpath through the Class 7A playoffs was blocked by a team from Region 3.Now, as the first-year coach at Hoover, he leads one of those teams and he understands the difference.“It’s a playoff game every week, and if you don’t approach it … [Read more...]
Homewood Turns Good Season Into a Great One With 10th Victory
By Bill Lumpkin IIIHomewood coach Ben Berguson was looking for greatness when the Patriots took the field for their Class 6A playoff game against Pike Road last Friday at Waldrop Stadium.“I told the kids before the game a nine-win season was good, but a 10-win season was great,” Berguson said.Homewood earned its 10th victory with a 24-21 win, now the Patriots will … [Read more...]