By Rubin E. GrantThe first thing John David Smelser did three years ago when he learned about the Vestavia Hills girls basketball coaching job opening was to watch video of the Lady Rebels.He didn’t know anything about the players on the team.But after watching the video and seeing then-freshman Emma Smith play, Smelser immediately applied for the job.“I loved … [Read more...]
Defending Champions On Verge of Return to State Basketball Tournament
By Rubin E. GrantThe Mountain Brook boys, Oak Mountain boys and Hoover girls basketball teams took to the court early this week in regional finals with hopes of returning to the state tournament next week at Birmingham's Legacy Arena to defend their 2021 state championships.The Spartans' boys (29-4) played the Huffman Vikings (27-5) Monday afternoon in the Class 6A … [Read more...]
‘A Good Day’: Jags Take Down Bucs to Win Third State Bowling Championship
Spain Park had to take down a familiar foe to claim its third boys state bowling championship. The Jaguars went head-to-head with crosstown rival Hoover in the finals and prevailed in a thrilling match to claim the Class 6A/7A title in the Alabama High School Athletic Association 2022 State Bowling Championships Jan. 28 at the Alley Bowling Center in … [Read more...]
Mending Kids’ Hearts: Children’s Is a Leader in the Treatment of Congenital Heart Defect
Children’s of Alabama is backing several events to spread awareness of congenital heart disease during American Heart Month. Children’s has one of the largest pediatric cardiovascular programs in the Southeast. The team at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center of Alabama at Children’s has more than 14,000 patient encounters each year. In 2021, staff performed more … [Read more...]
A Merry Monarch: Tommy Roberts Will Reign Over This Year’s Beaux Arts Krewe Ball
By Donna CorneliusThe Beaux Arts Krewe Ball made its festive debut in Birmingham in 1966. In the 50-plus years since that time, the annual gala has created many beloved traditions – among them, the selection of a king and queen to reign over the festivities, the presentation of princesses and a colorful pageant. But, like many social gatherings, last year’s … [Read more...]