Andrews Sports Medicine has launched a new podcast about sports injuries and how to overcome them. Dr. Michael K. Ryan, orthopaedic surgeon with the practice, is host of the Victory Over Injury podcast. “Sports fans often focus on injuries only when they occur: the concern when a favorite player suffers an on-field injury or the post-game news conference when a coach … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Oh, The Places I’ll Go
By Sue Murphy I got an email from a friend the other day saying, “I just want to get on a plane and go somewhere.” I hear ya, buddy. I hear ya. For people who love to travel, this past year has been difficult. I’ve tried not to think about it, mostly, but I desperately, desperately want to be free to move about the cabin. I want to have a Coke in a plastic cup that I have to … [Read more...]
Former Samford University Dean Beck A. Taylor Elected 19th President of the School
The Samford University Board of Trustees recently announced that Beck A. Taylor will become the 19th president, effective July 1. Former dean and professor of Samford’s Brock School of Business from 2005 to 2010, Taylor now is president of Whitworth University. Taylor is succeeding Andrew Westmoreland, who is retiring after serving as president of Samford since 2006. “I can … [Read more...]
Athletic Dressback Getting Her Kicks in for Vestavia Hills Girls Soccer Team
By Rubin E. Grant The past year has been something of a roller coaster ride for Vestavia Hills senior Kaylee Dressback. It began last March when schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Alabama High School Athletic Association was forced to cancel the remainder of its spring sports seasons. Dressback, a standout soccer player for the Rebels, was thoroughly … [Read more...]
2021 OTMJ All-OTM Girls Basketball: Lady Bucs’ Kelly Completes Redemption Season With Player of the Year Honor
By Rubin E. Grant Perhaps no one on the Hoover girls basketball team took the Lady Bucs’ narrow 47-44 loss to Spain Park in the 2020 Class 7A championship game harder than Reniya Kelly. This season, Kelly wanted to make sure Hoover wouldn’t have another disheartening end to their season. The sophomore guard and team co-captain played like someone on a mission throughout the … [Read more...]