By Taylor BurgessJournal InternThough Indian Springs School in North Shelby has reached a milestone with its $20 million Campaign for Springs Eternal--the largest capital campaign in the school’s history--ISS Director Gareth Vaughan said he is excited about the future.“It’s incredibly exciting to be able to usher in this next chapter in Indian Springs School … [Read more...]
Sweet 16: Three from OTM Schools Are Teacher of the Year Finalists
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe state Department of Education has named three Over the Mountain teachers to the “Sweet 16” pool of candidates for the next Alabama Teacher of the Year.Ann Marie Corgill of Cherokee Bend Elementary School in Mountain Brook along with Hoover City Schools’ Ellen Anson of Rocky Ridge Elementary and Craig Thompson of Spain Park High … [Read more...]
OTM Chambers Will Host Candidates’ Forums
Two Over the Mountain Chambers of Commerce will host events this month to let voters meet candidates in the June 3 primary election.The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates’ forum May 8. The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will host a similar forum May 13.Voters will get a chance to hear from U.S. Congressional District 6 candidates at the … [Read more...]
UM President Will Address Hoover Chamber
The president of the only public liberal arts university in the state will be the speaker at the Hoover Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 15.John Stewart, the 15th president of the University of Montevallo, will speak at the event at Hoover Country Club, 3140 Club Drive.Since his arrival at UM in August 2010, Stewart has endeavored to raise awareness of the school … [Read more...]
Thanks for the Memories: Briarcliff Shop Is Closing after 50 Years
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe place where generations of Over the Mountain residents have gone to buy gifts for special occasions for more than 50 years will close its doors later this month.The Briarcliff Shop, which opened in Mountain Brook’s English Village more than half a century ago and moved to Homewood four years ago, is closing May 21, owner Mary … [Read more...]