By Blake Ells Each year under coach Nathan Miles’ guidance, the Vestavia Hills boys tennis team has gotten closer to its days of dominance – no easy task in an area that has become the state’s most difficult. This year’s squad finished second at the state tournament, one spot ahead of Mountain Brook, also part of their area and winners of the last four state … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Hosts Inaugural Citizen Appreciation Day
Skies were bright and blue as sunlight shined over the lawn of Mountain Brook’s City Hall on April 28 for the inaugural Citizen Appreciation Day. “I could not have asked for anything better,” said event organizer Heather Richards, in regards to the weather.Richards, Mountain Brook municipal court magistrate supervisor, said that the event served as an environment for … [Read more...]
Fiesta for a Cure: UAB Cancer Center’s Fiesta Ball Benefits Young Cancer Researchers
At the annual Fiesta Ball on May 4, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Young Supporters Board will celebrate the May 5 Mexican holiday alongside a celebration of the center’s research efforts. Cinco De Mayo, the annual holiday that celebrates Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla, will be the theme for the evening, with Happy Catering serving up … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Golfers Advance to Sectionals With Win over Spain Park
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook had a spectacular second day at the David Miller Memorial at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, led by a 66 from freshman phenom Gordon Sargent, cruising to a 19-shot victory over area foe Spain Park. Sargent’s score put him at four-under on the tournament and earned him the individual title. “They just went off on that second day,” said coach Alex … [Read more...]
Breaking My Heart … And My Beak
By Sue Murphy During a rare quiet moment, I heard a knocking sound. It wasn’t solid or rhythmic, just insistent. I checked the icemaker, the usual culprit for these things, but it was whirring along nicely. In a moment of panic, I checked for a roof leak from the morning rain, but no. So, I stood stock still, and each time I heard the sound, I moved in that direction, until I … [Read more...]