By Rubin E. Grant Emma Karcher isn’t greedy. She just has a voracious appetite for winning. Mountain Brook’s standout sophomore tennis player can’t think of anything better than the Spartans’ adding to their collection of AHSAA championships. She said so after Mountain Brook won its second consecutive Class 7A girls tennis title with her on the team, its third straight state … [Read more...]
‘Our Guys Went Out and Made It Happen’: Rebels Finally Back on Top in Class 7A Boys Tennis
By Rubin E. Grant A year after narrowly finishing second to McGill-Toolen in the AHSAA Class 7A state tennis tournament, the Vestavia Hills boys team looked like they would have to settle for the red runner-up trophy again this year. They were trailing Huntsville by a few points going into the final doubles match, and all they could do was watch and hope as Huntsville took on … [Read more...]
A Foundation of Family: Laurie King Announces Retirement After 35-Year Career at Crestline Elementary
By Emily Williams Having kept it a secret since August, Crestline Elementary School’s Principal Laurie King let loose the news to faculty and staff on April 1 that she would be retiring at the end of the school year. For the past 35 years, Laurie King has called Crestline home, working her way up from a teacher to a principal. “I’ve been here for so long and change is hard, … [Read more...]
Executive Suites: The White House Interiors Is Making Its ShowHouse Debut
Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls This is The White House Interiors’ first year to participate in the Decorators’ ShowHouse, and the Greystone home furnishings store is making its debut with a big splash. Owner Ann Marie James, lead designer Iris Jacobsen and Lana Murphy, director of marketing and special events, pooled their talents to design several ShowHouse … [Read more...]
Working with Mom: Josh Mantooth Starts Taking Over for His Father in the Family Business
By Ingrid Howard After more than 45 years in business, Larry Mantooth is getting ready to slow down and semi-retire from Mantooth Interiors, the interior design business he owns with his wife, Lynette. Lucky for them, their son Josh is ready to step up and take his father’s spot in the business. At 25 years old, Josh is two decades younger than the family business. He … [Read more...]