In his 12 years on the Mountain Brook Board of Education, Brad Sklar said, three school system achievements particularly stand out in his mind: the INCubatoredu student entrepreneurship program, the recognition of Mountain Brook as the most technology-proficient school system in the country and the current building program to modernize and update its school buildings.“It’s … [Read more...]
Reunion, Alumni Performance Set for Patriot Band Celebration
As their school celebrates its Golden Anniversary, the Homewood Patriot Marching Band and its auxiliaries also are celebrating their 50th anniversary and marking the milestone with a reunion, an alumni pregame performance with the Homewood Patriots Marching Band and other activities Sept. 23-24.The event will kick off Sept. 23 at 6:25 p.m., when the 50th Reunion Alumni Band … [Read more...]
‘A Special Day’: Mountain Brook Resident Gets to Be an Extra in ‘The Chosen’
By Rubin E. Grant Almost from the outset, Lori Smith was hooked on “The Chosen,” a television drama based on the life of Jesus.So, when she had the opportunity to be an extra in an episode, she jumped on it.In early June, Smith traveled to Midlothian, Texas, just north of Dallas, to take part in the filming of the Feeding of the 5,000 scene. The filming … [Read more...]
‘Jamey’s Mission’: Push for Colon Cancer Screening is Man’s Legacy
By Anne RuisiIf he’d had a colonoscopy earlier, Jamey Hollingsworth might not have died of colon cancer in his Mountain Brook home, he, his family and friends said.One of his brothers died from colon cancer and polyps were removed from two other brothers when they were first screened, his wife of 21 years, Dany Hollingsworth, said. “Jamey missed the notice to … [Read more...]
Banking Executive to Head Mountain Brook Chamber
By Anne RuisiThe Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. Emily Jensen will succeed Suzan Doidge, who is retiring after 14 years as the chamber’s executive director. Jensen came onboard July 5 and is working with Doidge until Doidge leaves at the end of September.During the transition period, she is learning all aspects of the … [Read more...]