By Rubin E. GrantDr. Tom Eagan and his wife, Kendall Eagan, consider themselves a team, since they have been married for 36 years.So, the couple, who live in Mountain Brook, are thrilled that they are being recognized as the 2022 Heart Ball honorees. The American Heart Association will host the 35th annual Birmingham Heart Ball on March 12 at 6 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Model Behavior
By Sue MurphyI have come to the realization that I will never be a hand model. I’ll never be asked to showcase a cubic zirconium on QVC. Just add hands to the list of my body parts that would be considered subpar on the advertising list.My feet, my last and final hope, are beginning to look as old as the rest of me. For a while there, they seemed almost viable, … [Read more...]
ROAR the Cure: Cancer Hits Close to Home for Pulitzer Prize-Winner and Gala Honoree Rick Bragg
By Ally MorrisonPulitzer Prize-winning writer and journalist Rick Bragg will be the honoree for the 11 annual ROAR the Cure Gala, being held March 5 at The Club. Bragg holds his status as this year’s honoree close to his heart because of his own experiences with cancer.“Cancer has touched my family again, again and again,” Bragg said. “I lost my brother Sam, … [Read more...]
Making Papa Proud: Hoover’s Lamey Claims State Wrestling Crown With His Dad as Head Coach
By Rubin E. GrantJack Lamey Jr. didn’t have any qualms when his dad, Harley Lamey, accepted the job as head wrestling coach at Hoover last summer, although the younger Lamey knew it meant he would have to leave a place where he had become a state champion.As a freshman at rival Vestavia Hills, Lamey won the 2020 Class 7A 145-pound state title. As a sophomore in 2021, he … [Read more...]
Right Mindset: Spain Park’s Turner Keeps Emotions in Check During Dream Season
By Rubin E. GrantColin Turner let his emotions get the best of him following a poor play during his first two seasons on the Spain Park boys basketball team.“If he made a mistake, he would let it affect the next play and the next play and the play after that,” Spain Park coach Chris Laatsch said. “He couldn’t get out of his own way.”Turner acknowledged his coach’s … [Read more...]