By Lee DavisThere were plenty of reasons why Hoover’s Dylan Smith should not have been playing in the state Class 7A basketball championship game on Feb. 28.The first reason is that Smith, a senior, is a transfer from Mobile’s McGill-Toolen High School. If there’s no transfer, he is never at Hoover in the first place.Secondly, despite their No. 5 rating and strong … [Read more...]
Patriot Youth and Intensity Led Way to Championship
By Lee DavisThe Homewood Patriots girls’ basketball team put together a season for the books in 2014-15.The team finished 30-4, spent most of the year at the top of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A rankings and then claimed its first-ever state championship.Much can and should be written about the Patriots and their amazing championship run, but … [Read more...]
Paul Meyers Golf Tournament
This memorial golf tournament benefits medical mission trips to Haiti. Golfers will play on a glow-in-the-dark course while non-golfers can enjoy music and a silent auction. For more information, visit www.golf4paul.com. … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Festival
The Japan-America Society of Alabama will celebrate its annual Sakura Matsuri event in the Japanese Garden. For more information, call Tamara Moriya at 943-4730. … [Read more...]
30 Year Gala — Seasons of Love
Birmingham AIDS Outreach will hold a gala honoring 30 years of service. Entertainment includes emcee Dr. Larry Contri, the Once in a Lifetime 80s band and keynote speaker Lawayne Childrey. Tickets are $50 at www.birminghamaidsoutreach.org. … [Read more...]