Mr. and Mrs. Walter William Bates of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Brooke Bates, to Christopher Eric Vinson, son of Mrs. Edward Malvin Blanks and Mr. Don Carlos Vinson of Alexander City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eugene Casey Brock and the late Mr. Eugene Casey Brock of Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett David Bates III and … [Read more...]
Estess-Blackmon
Mary Claire Estess and David Kenneth Blackmon were married Jan. 7 at Brookwood Baptist Church. The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. Jim Barnette. A reception followed at The Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Elton Estess Jr. of Mountain Brook. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Glenn Elton Estess Sr. of Birmingham and the late Mr. Estess, the late Mrs. … [Read more...]
Ross-Sartain
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Lynn Ross of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Rebecca, to William Allen Sartain, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen Sartain of Decatur. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Ross of Orlando, Florida, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dalbert Marsh of Enterprise. Miss Ross is a 2009 graduate of … [Read more...]
Final Four-Men: Spartans and Rebels Lead All-OTM Boys Team
By Lee Davis The 2016-17 boys basketball season will likely be remembered as “The Year of the Spartans,” as Mountain Brook earned its third state championship since 2013. While the Spartans’ epic championship run was undoubtedly a highlight, it wasn’t the only big story of the season. Another was the rise of the unheralded Vestavia Hills Rebels, who hit their stride just in … [Read more...]
Talent Load: Williams and Holt Lead All-OTM Basketball Team
By Lee Davis A strong case could be made that the 2016-17 season was the best in the history of Over the Mountain girls basketball. Hoover and Homewood won state championships in their respective classifications, and Spain Park came within a hair of upending its cross- town rival for the Class 7A title. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the Lady Bucs, Patriots and … [Read more...]