By Lee DavisThe date of Nov. 4, 2016, may never live in infamy, but for four Over the Mountain football programs, it was certainly a night not to remember.On that cool night, highly regarded Spain Park and Mountain Brook, along with dark horse Oak Mountain, were all defeated in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. Homewood met a similar fate in Class 6A. Seldom in … [Read more...]
Thank You…Much Later
By Sue MurphySupermarket magazine displays create a gauntlet of anxiety. I’m not talking about dodging the gory details of the Branjelina breakup. I mean negotiating the dueling covers of Harmonious Household and Perfect Life Monthly that showcase the picture-perfect Thanksgiving. You know what I’m talking about. The table is set with quaintly mismatched china and … [Read more...]
Patriotic Rout: Homewood Sweeps Boys and Girls Class 6A Championships
By Lee DavisThe state Class 6A cross-country meet took place in Oakville, but the event certainly looked as if it took place in Homewood.The Patriots swept to championships in both the boys and girls competitions, marking the fifth consecutive boys title for Homewood.Homewood’s boys totaled 55 points to easily outdistance runner-up Cullman’s 72 total. Helena … [Read more...]
Active Duty: MOAA Veteran of the Year Continues Supporting Troops in Retirement
By Emily Williams Before Charlie Marvin’s two tours in Vietnam, before he married his wife, Pat, and had a daughter and a son, before he was shot in battle, before his three Distinguished Flying Crosses and before he devoted his retirement to supporting the troops through the Military Officers Association of America, Marvin was simply a Texan. H Though he is quick to shrug at … [Read more...]
Triple Crown: Lady Spartans Claim Third Straight Class 7A Title
By Lee Davis When Mountain Brook volleyball coach Haven O’Quinn talked about her team’s prospects for the 2016 season, she said all the right things, expressing confidence that the Lady Spartans could win their third straight Class 7A state championship.The experts thought they knew better. After all, Mountain Brook had lost three of the finest players in school … [Read more...]