By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook senior Reagan Riley had one thing uppermost on her mind as she ran the Oakville Indian Mounds Park course during the AHSAA 67th State Cross Country Championships on Nov. 5.“The conditions were not the best,” Riley said. “It was muddy after a torrential downpour, and it is usually dry and dusty. I was really watching my … [Read more...]
Stepping Up: Vestavia Hills’ Gann Earns OTM Volleyball Player of the Year Honor
By Rubin E. GrantSavannah Gann didn’t shy away when things got a little tight during matches for the Vestavia Hills volleyball team this season.Instead, the Rebels’ senior outside hitter elevated her level of play.“Savannah is a fierce competitor,” Vestavia Hills coach Ashley Hardee said. “She’s always working to get better. She’s a six-rotation player.”“She … [Read more...]
A Bigger Pig: Piggly Wiggly Gets Up to $3.5 Million in City Incentives to Build Larger Store
The Homewood City Council has approved an incentive to help the Piggly Wiggly build a new building next to its current store that would double its size. Under the agreement, the city set a base amount of $3.5 million, the amount the Pig paid in sales taxes in the past year. The store will continue to pay sales taxes, but the city will rebate the store any amount it … [Read more...]
One of a Kind: Collector of Vintage Furniture, Art and Clothing on Finding Treasures for Your Home
By Virginia MacDonaldMK Quinlan, the newest retail addition to Forest Park Village on Clairmont Avenue, is a concept shop that carries everything from high-end vintage clothing to jewelry, textiles, fine art and unique objects for the home. The selection is a showcase of the interests and expertise of owner M.K. Quinlan, an interior designer, personal stylist and … [Read more...]
Painful Loss: Wood Wishes Hoover Volleyball Team Had a Better Season Ending
By Rubin E. GrantA day after her first season as Hoover’s head volleyball coach had ended, Amanda Wood was in no mood to offer any reflections.The dejection and disappointment of being eliminated in the Class 7A state tournament was too fresh.“I am still wallowing in self-misery,” Wood said.Enterprise narrowly defeated Hoover 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 25-27, 25-22, … [Read more...]