By Lee DavisA regulation high school baseball game lasts seven innings, but sometimes just one can make a difference.Spain Park learned that fact the hard way last Thursday night.The Jaguars were leading Cullman 4-3 entering the seventh inning of the Buccaneer Classic Tournament at the Hoover Met when disaster struck.Sparked by Cole Collins’ three-run … [Read more...]
The 600: Grammer’s Record Speaks To His School’s Stability
Who remembers the spring of 1980?Hostages were being held in Iran, Jimmy Carter was in the White House and much of the world couldn’t wait to find out who shot J.R. Ewing.And Rick Grammer won his first game as head coach of the Vestavia Hills High School boys’ soccer team.After 34 years, five U.S. Presidents and a “Dallas” reboot later, Grammer is still guiding … [Read more...]
Green Achievement: OTM Schools Earn Green Ribbon Awards
The Alabama State Department of Education recently recognized two Over the Mountain Schools for reducing environmental impact, promoting health and ensuring a high-quality environmental and outdoor education.Homewood Middle School in Homewood and Brock's Gap Intermediate School in Hoover have been named the state's 2014 Green Ribbon Schools.Both schools are now in … [Read more...]
Hamming It Up: New Products Promote Birmingham’s Nicknames
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Jason Johnson moved his family from Atlanta in 2012, he was puzzled when he heard people refer to his new hometown as "B'ham" or "The Ham" when referring to Birmingham proper and the surrounding metro area.But now that the part-time artist and father of four has settled in Hoover, he's determined to spread the word about his … [Read more...]
Sweet Treat: Wild About Chocolate Held at Harbert Center
The Alabama Wildlife Center held its 10th annual Wild About Chocolate fundraiser on Feb. 15 at the Harbert Center in Birmingham.Anna Morris, AWC board member, and Keith Feinman, AWC board chairman, co-chaired the event.Guests enjoyed savory appetizers, scrumptious chocolate desserts and complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee donated by local restaurants, … [Read more...]