By Rubin E. GrantFor someone who has played the international game of football — better known in these parts as soccer — practically his entire life, Vestavia Hills junior Carter Shirley is beginning to act like the American brand of football is his future.Shirley has been playing soccer since he was 4 and plays in the Major League Soccer’s elite MLS Next program, but … [Read more...]
Up for the Challenge: Briarwood Volleyball Team Responding to Demands of New Head Coach
By Rubin E. GrantA few months after being named Briarwood Christian’s new volleyball coach, Luann Causey threw down the gauntlet for her players.They accepted the challenge and in the first seven weeks of the 2022 season posted a 33-12 record.“We have a lot of talent, but they have never been challenged the way I challenged them,” Causey said. “I wanted to … [Read more...]
Playmaker: Parris Embraces Role as Homewood’s Go-To Receiver
By Rubin E. GrantHomewood senior receiver Jackson Parris served notice in the Patriots’ first football game that he was ready to have a breakout season.Parris fielded a punt and weaved 65 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of Homewood’s season-opening 38-20 victory against John Carroll Catholic. It was the Patriots’ first punt return for a touchdown in three … [Read more...]
Olexa’s to Be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants
By Anne RuisiOlexa’s Catering Cafe & Cakes in Mountain Brook will be featured online by America’s Best Restaurants. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on local, independently owned restaurants, brought its ABR Roadshow for filming to Olexa’s on Oct. 4. “We’re so excited, it’s so fabulous,” said Olexa’s … [Read more...]
‘We Love to Cook’: 13,000 Pieces of Chicken, 10,000 Servings of Pastichio, 20,000 Dolmathes and Thousands of Sweets Greek Food Festival Expecting 30,000 Visitors Oct. 13-15
By Anne RuisiHomemade savory food and sweets based on recipes handed down through four generations of Birmingham’s Greek community will draw about 30,000 people to the 49th annual Greek Food Festival at the Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Oct 13-15.“It’s our expression of comfort and love,” said Fanoula Gulas, president of the church’s Philoptoches … [Read more...]