By Sarah Kuper A facelift for a Mountain Brook apartment complex is giving the Sharpsburg neighborhood a much-needed update. Previously known as the Enclave at Mountain Brook, the apartments had fallen into disrepair and neighboring communities reported an uptick in crime as a result of the deteriorating buildings. In 2008, more than 20 units were destroyed in a fire. In … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: 25th Annual Hear the Hope Banquet Benefits King’s Home
By Sarah KuperKing's Home in Chelsea is a place where at-risk children and mothers can find a safe home and path forward. The rural and scenic atmosphere of the campus lends itself to serving the organization's Christian mission of ministering to young people from troubled backgrounds. Kendall Eagan, a board member of King's Home who is helping organize this year's … [Read more...]
High Kick: Rebel Girls off to Quick Start
By Lee Davis It doesn't seem as if nine years have passed since the Vestavia Hills girls soccer team won a state championship. But surprisingly, that little factoid is true. The Lady Rebels consistently produce some of Alabama's best teams, but they haven't brought the big blue trophy back to Limerock Road since 2007. There's a good chance that drought will end in … [Read more...]
Rotarians Respond: Club Thanks First Responders With Shrimp and Skydivers
On April 23, the Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary is sponsoring a shrimp boil festival to honor Vestavia Hills police officers and firefighters. This annual event was designed six years ago as “an opportunity to give our first responders recognition,” said Rotary event coordinator Margaret Cook. This year’s event includes a live band and the skydiving team The Casters. Members … [Read more...]
Sandner-Dew
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Sandner III of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Sally Wallace Sandner, to Dustin Ashley Dew, son of Mrs. Michael Lynn Kelly and the late Mr. Ricky Kenneth Dew of Sanford, North Carolina. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. Andrew Corbett Scott and the late Mrs. Barbara Ann Heard Scott of Birmingham and Mrs. Joseph Edward … [Read more...]