By Rubin E. GrantSpain Park’s Audrey Rothman has been named the 2021 Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year.She becomes the first Spain Park player to earn the honor and the third consecutive Over the Mountain volleyball player to be selected as the Gatorade state winner, joining Hoover’s Rya McKinnon (2020) and Mountain Brook’s Grace Carr … [Read more...]
Open ShowHouse: Decorators’ ShowHouse Returns After Being Postponed Due to COVID-19
By Ally MorrisonThe Decorators' ShowHouse is making its much-anticipated return. After being suspended for two years because of the pandemic, the event returns this year and will be held April 23-May 8 at Hallmark Farm, organizers announced. The showcase is an annual fundraising event for the Alabama Symphony, sponsored by the Symphony Volunteer … [Read more...]
Helping Hand: Trinity United Methodist Making Sure Afghan Refugees Have What They Need
By Rubin E. GrantMary Liz Ingram remembers watching the news reports of Afghans desperately trying to leave their country in August after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. The images of the dangerous chaos left her feeling helpless and disconnected since what was happening was a world away.“I felt like it was all very horrific,” Ingram … [Read more...]
Homewood Update: Mayor Gives a Peek Into City Workings During State of the City
By Ally MorrisonHomewood Mayor Patrick McClusky presented the State of the City address at the Homewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 18, recapping last year’s accomplishments and giving insight into plans for the coming year.Going on now, McClusky said, the city is leading a campaign to provide comprehensive geofencing ads … [Read more...]
‘We All Benefit’: The World Games is Not Just a Birmingham Event, It Will Sprawl Across the OTM Area
By Ally MorrisonThe World Games, coming to the area in July, is not just a Birmingham event, officials with the international sporting event told Hoover Service Club members during their January monthly meeting.Games will take place at venues spanning from Birmingham to Oak Mountain.The event is expected to bring in more than 500,000 … [Read more...]