By Donna CorneliusIf you ask Jason Davidson what fruits and vegetables you’ll find at his Homewood produce stand, you may want to pull up a chair.It’s a pretty long list that ranges from arugula to zucchini.“Almost everything we sell is grown by my family in Chilton county,” Davidson said.He and his wife, Sheila, live in Clanton. But on Tuesdays, Thursdays and … [Read more...]
Foundation Approves Mountain Brook School System Requests for $382,776
The board of directors of the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation last month approved grants of $382,776 for library, professional development and technological enhancements in the school system.The grants will help provide a Chromebook cloud-based device to all Mountain Brook High School students, continue employing a math coach at the elementary level and fund the … [Read more...]
“Warrior Princess” Coming To Vestavia
Leigh Anne Tuohy, dubbed a “warrior princess” by author Michael Lewis in his best-selling book “The Blind Side,” is the inspirational matriarch of the Tuohy family.The chronicle of the Tuohy family’s life, Michael Lewis’ New York Times number one best-seller, went on to become a record-breaking Hollywood blockbuster that earned more than $300 million at the box office. The … [Read more...]
Leif Murphison
Harold recently bought a new leaf blower. He had been mooning over a new hoop-de-doo model in the hardware store for months, so being a supportive spouse, I said, “Why don’t you just buy it?”“I already have one,” Harold countered, but his feet did not move.“Yes,” I added, “but…” I faltered for a moment, trying to remember why we might need a new leaf blower. “Our old … [Read more...]
Cannon Fire: Hoover Native Successfully Defends State Amateur Title
By Ian ThompsonLeading after every round, defending champion Will Cannon successfully defended his title in the 99th State Amateur Championship at Mountain Brook Club on Sunday.The UAB rising senior and Hoover resident had rounds of 65-68-72-68--272, good for 12-under-par 272, and a four-shot win over Patrick Martin (68-71-69-68--276).He becomes the first player … [Read more...]