By Emily Williams When life hands Magic Moments a pandemic, it makes lemonade. As the only wish-granting organization dedicated solely to children in Alabama, the need for magic moments has not lessened in the times of COVID-19. “We have not missed a beat,” she said. “We have gotten very creative.” The latest creation is a new annual fall fundraiser “You’ve Been … [Read more...]
Culture Change: Stan White Helping New John Carroll Coach Try to Turn Cavs’ Football Program Around
By Rubin E. Grant On the eve of Auburn’s season-opening college football game against Kentucky, Tigers broadcaster Stan White was on the sidelines for John Carroll Catholic’s high school contest at Moody. White has been at all the Cavaliers’ games this season, acting as a volunteer assistant coach under first-year John Carroll head coach Will Mara, a former Cavs’ player and … [Read more...]
Competitive #Edgg: New Oak Mountain Volleyball Coach Bonds With Her Players
By Rubin E. Grant The first month of Grace Burgess’ first season as Oak Mountain’s volleyball coach exceeded her expectations. The Eagles fashioned a 14-7 record despite not making it out of pool play last weekend in the Heffstrong Tournament, hosted by Spain Park. “It has been amazing,” Burgess gushed, “much better than I thought it would be for my first season, even though … [Read more...]
‘Collective Effort’: Lundy Shares the Credit for Bucs’ Success
By Rubin E. Grant Josh Lundy has always wanted to play quarterback for the Hoover Bucs. It’s something he dreamed about as a kid while growing up in Hoover. He has been on the Bucs’ varsity since he was freshman, but this season, his senior year, he’s finally Hoover’s full-fledged starting quarterback. And he’s making the most of the opportunity. Lundy has helped lead Hoover … [Read more...]
Save the Alabama: Pandemic Threatens to Close Birmingham’s Historical Theaters
By Emily Williams When picturing the landmarks that are most recognizably “Birmingham,” places such as Vulcan, Sloss Furnaces or even recent additions such as the Magic City sign on the Rotary Trail come to mind. A highlight of all things Birmingham is the Alabama Theatre, founded in 1927, lost in the decline of downtown and the arrival of multiplexes, and resurrected in … [Read more...]