By Rubin E. Grant Jake Levant figured he didn’t have the fame to cash in on his name when the ruling came down that NCAA college athletes would have the opportunity to benefit from their name, image and likeness, more widely known as NIL. But that didn’t mean the former Vestavia Hills football player wouldn’t find a way to profit from the decision that took effect July … [Read more...]
Shades Mountain Baptist Church Confirms George Wright as New Senior Pastor
George Wright was selected as the next senior pastor at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in a church business meeting on June 27. He will join the church staff on Aug. 16 and will give his first sermon on Sept. 12. Wright’s appointment as senior pastor concludes a six-month search process for Shades Mountain. Following Dr. Danny Wood’s retirement announcement on Jan. 10, … [Read more...]
Grand Opening: Vestavia Hills Chamber to Host ‘I Love America Night,’ Celebrate Opening of Wald Park Grand Lawn
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The city of Vestavia Hills’ annual show of patriotism, “I Love America Night,” will return to Wald Park on June 24 bigger and better than ever. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, and the 2019 event was hosted at Vestavia Hills High School because of construction being done at Wald Park. “We really think there is going to be a big … [Read more...]
For the Kids: BridgeWays Alabama to Host Ninth Annual S’mores and Pours Fundraiser
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw June 1 was a busy day for BridgeWays Alabama, formerly Camp Fire Alabama. Not only did the organization announce its new brand, it was the first day of camp for kids attending Camp Fletcher. The staff also has been gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year, BridgeWays Junior Board’s ninth annual S’mores and Pours, presented by the Thomas … [Read more...]
‘A New Beginning’: IPC’s New Pastor Excited About the Challenge That Awaits
By Rubin E. Grant The Rev. Kevin Long wasn’t thinking about leaving the Pittsburgh church he had pastored for almost 10 years to head South. But he had made a commitment to listen to any church that called him about becoming its pastor and to listen to the Holy Spirit. So when Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham called, Long listened. Following an eight-month … [Read more...]