By William C. Singleton III It’s been 17 years since the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, and the Over the Mountain suburbs are doing their part to keep the memory and sacrifice of that day alive. Hoover and the cities of Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills collectively will hold Patriot Day observances on Sept. 11. Hoover will observe its Patriot Day ceremony … [Read more...]
Henderson Steps Up
By Blake Ells Spain Park’s Jalen Henderson stepped into a much larger role this season following the departure of D’Arie Johnson. In week one, the senior rolled up 172 yards on 31 carries and two touchdowns as the Jaguars defeated then 6A’s seventh-ranked Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 24-14. The Jaguars expected to split some of Henderson’s carries with Manny Austin and Micheal … [Read more...]
Game Changer: Helmets Go High-Tech for MBHS Football Players
By Ingrid Schnader Amidst the controversy surrounding football and brain damage, Mountain Brook High School football coach Chris Yeager has gone forward and found something to help his players on the field. It all started when he realized that the inside of helmets that players had been using were losing their pliability. “It’s almost like a cardboard box,” he said. “It … [Read more...]
Hallie Ringle Named Curator of Contemporary Art at BMA
By Emily Williams On Nov. 1, a new face will grace the Birmingham Museum of Art when Hallie Ringle takes on her new position as Hugh Kaul Curator for Contemporary Art. According to a news release from the museum, Ringle joins the BMA team from the Studio Museum in Harlem, where she has been assistant curator. Current shows that showcase her curatorial work include “Firelei … [Read more...]
‘Started Out With a Bang’: Seniors Hoping to Lead Oak Mountain Back to the Elite Eight
By Rubin E. Grant Oak Mountain seniors Leah Nielsen and Maddie Moss have been playing volleyball together for so long they could be considered Siamese twins, joined at the brain on the court. “We’re super close,” Nielsen said. “We’ve been playing together since the seventh grade, and for the last two years we’ve played on the same club team. In a game, it’s like we read each … [Read more...]