By Rubin E. GrantOak Mountain boys basketball coach Chris Love doesn’t talk to his team about repeating as Class 7A state champions.Instead, he focuses on the daily improvements the Eagles need to make.“I don’t know whether we’ve said two words about repeating all season,” Love said. “We talk about having fun, being a family, giving great effort and trying to get … [Read more...]
Fresh, Unusual, Healthy: Blueroot Brings West Coast Healthy Food Into a Comfort Food Culture
By Ally MorrisonThe West Coast meets the Deep South at Blueroot, where owner Jennifer Ryan aims to make healthy eating accessible and approachable. Opening a restaurant that serves healthy food in a comfort food culture can be challenging at times, but Ryan looks at the opening of Blueroot as an opportunity to provide information, education and new options to the … [Read more...]
Hoover Unveils Marketing Campaign, “Love to Live in Hoover”
By Ally MorrisonThe city of Hoover has launched a celebratory marketing campaign, “Love to Live in Hoover,” after being named “The Best Place to Live in Alabama” by news and commentary website 24/7 Wall St. during the summer. “I’ve always thought Hoover was the best place to live in our beloved state for many, many years,” Hoover Mayor Frank V. … [Read more...]
We Rise
By Lily JanasWe rise before the sun. At 2 a.m., we move with silent purpose. We slip on our black socks, lace our Dinkles, tighten our suspenders, fasten each silver button on our jackets and smooth our braids down. The noise at breakfast, the buzz of conversations and clink of silverware, reminds us that we’d all rather be sleeping, but we’re up for … [Read more...]
Breaking Through: Talented Lady Rebels Setting Sights on State Basketball Tournament
By Rubin E. GrantJohn David Smelser took the Vestavia Hills girls basketball team to the brink of the Final Four in his first two seasons as head coach only to see the Lady Rebels come up short in the regional finals.This year, Smelser believes the Lady Rebels will finally break through and earn a berth in the Class 7A state tournament. He is counting on a … [Read more...]