By Emily Williams A bus will be shuttling people around Mountain Brook on a new route beginning Nov. 5, at least for a trial period. The Spartan Shuttle will travel on a loop from English Village to Mountain Brook Village and then Crestline Village before returning to English Village. The bus will run Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until about 8 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Buc Bama Bound: Reichard Gives Hoover a Kicker Par Excellence
By Rubin E. Grant Several years ago, James Wilhoit was watching a video on Instagram when young kicker Will Reichard caught his eye. “I thought he was the best ball striker for a boy that age I’d ever seen,” Wilhoit said. “I contacted him and told him that he’s got talent and I would like to work with him.” Reichard was in the sixth grade at the time and made the trip to … [Read more...]
Linda Brady Forges On: Support Center Helps Breast Cancer Survivor Cope
By Ingrid Howard When Linda Brady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she didn’t understand a lot of what the doctors were telling her. She was 61 years old and had gone to the doctor for her regular gynecological exam and mammogram. She made sure to have the recommended regular tests, especially because she had a history of breast cancer in her family. When she had … [Read more...]
Glimpsing the Future: Vestavia Hills Parents and Kids Visit Future Site of Dolly Ridge Elementary
By Emily Williams Hundreds of parents and students gathered Sept. 30 at what will become Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge for the school’s grand opening – a year early. The building now is home to Jefferson County’s Gresham Elementary School. After renovations, it will open as a Vestavia Hills elementary school in August 2019. During last month’s introductory event, … [Read more...]
A Tradition of Its Own: VHECH Promotes Its Promise in Heights Heroes Races
By Ingrid Howard Alicia Hunsberger, principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, said she isn’t a runner. But because she loves being a part of the community, she puts that aside during VHECH’s annual fundraising event, the Heights Heroes 5K and Fun Run. The idea for the fundraiser came together after Hunsberger first became principal at the school two years ago. … [Read more...]