By Rubin E. Grant Josh Donaldson added another state championship to his coaching resume in the spring when he guided the Homewood Patriots to the boys Class 6A title.But Donaldson wasn’t content just being a successful high school track coach.After 11 years at Homewood High School, including the past six as the Patriots’ head cross-country coach and the past … [Read more...]
Very Good Ending: Oak Mountain’s McDonald Named Gatorade Alabama Soccer Player of the Year
By Rubin E. GrantKierson McDonald was already a month beyond the end of her high school soccer career at Oak Mountain when she received the highest honor of her career.McDonald was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Alabama Girls Soccer Player of the Year in late June.“It was so amazing when I found out,” McDonald said. “I knew I was up against some very good athletes. It’s … [Read more...]
Embracing Challenges: Vestavia Hills’ Leath Turns Focus Into Gatorade Track and Field Award
By Rubin E. Grant Alex Leath didn’t want to be left out. He had seen two of his former Vestavia Hills track teammates get recognized as Gatorade Players of the Year, and he wanted to join them.In late June, Leath did just that when he was selected as the 2022-23 Gatorade Alabama Boys Track & Field Player of the Year.“First and foremost, I am honored to be … [Read more...]
Foodie News: LJCC to Throw ‘Only at the J’ Gala With Kosher Dinner; BRW Kicks Off July 20; HRW Starts July 14
By Anne RuisiA three-course kosher dinner and live music will be among the highlights of the Levite Jewish Community Center’s second annual J’la Gala fundraiser on Aug. 6.“Only at the J” is the theme for the event, which will begin at 5 p.m. at the LJCC. “I hear only-at-the-J stories all the time,” Executive Director Brooke Bowles said in a story about the gala … [Read more...]
‘Bringing People Together’: First FOOD+Culture Fest Celebrates City’s Great Tastes
By Donna CorneliusBirmingham’s food scene – along with some high-profile chefs – will take center stage this fall. The first FOOD+Culture Festival, set for Oct. 12-15, will celebrate the city’s great tastes along with the traditions and background that make Birmingham a culinary destination.A reveal party last October provided a taste of the event, which is expected to … [Read more...]