Editor’s Note: The Over The Mountain Journal asked several former Alabama and Auburn football players from the Birmingham metropolitan area what their favorite memory was from the Iron Bowl and why. Here are their responses: Gregg Carr Auburn linebacker, 1981–1984“My favorite memory was in 1982 when we beat Alabama 23-22 in the “Bo Over the Top” game. That was my happiest … [Read more...]
‘Things Happen for a Reason’: Ashford Emotional as Hoover’s State Football Playoff Run Ends at Thompson
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. The last time Robby Ashford left Warriors Stadium in Alabaster, the Hoover quarterback felt the pain of a broken foot. The senior signal-caller had staked the Bucs to a lead against Thompson before the home team stormed back for 48-30 victory on Sept 6. The rematch in the Class 7A state semifinals last Friday would produce a greater pain, the anguish … [Read more...]
‘Gritty, Resilient’ Lions Reach Class 5A Football Semifinals
By Rubin E. Grant Briarwood Christian football coach Matthew Forester had a few choice words for Pleasant Grove coach Darrell LeBeaux after the two teams played in September. But it was an exchange of pleasantries instead of vitriol after the Lions fell 26-14 to the Spartans in a Class 5A, Area 4 contest. “I told him I hoped we would play again in the playoffs,” Forester … [Read more...]
Bromberg’s Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Mountain Brook Village Store
By Emily Williams The metal and glass, mid-century modern facade of luxury gift and jewelry store Bromberg’s is an iconic fixture in the landscape of Mountain Brook Village. On Nov. 20, the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at the store to celebrate the building’s 60th anniversary. “The Mountain Brook store was our first branch store,” said … [Read more...]
Red Mountain Garden Club to Host Greenery Sale on Dec. 4
For the past 37 years, the Red Mountain Garden Club’s annual greenery sale has been a holiday tradition, featuring a variety of wreaths, garlands and more for holiday decorating. This year’s sale will take place Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and chairwoman Carol Ann Phillips could not be more excited. “This is my favorite event of the … [Read more...]