Sprague-ThomasWhitney Grace Sprague and Tyler Durham Thomas were married July 19 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. Dr. Bill Morgan officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Country Club of Birmingham.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston Sprague of Birmingham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harl Thomas of Austin, … [Read more...]
McKinney-Newton
McKinney-NewtonMr. and Mrs. Steven George McKinney of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Grace McKinney, to Neil Parker Newton, son of Ms. Jeanne Parker Newton and the late Mr. Robert Kendrick Newton Sr. of Nashville, Tenn.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerrel Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. George … [Read more...]
Stephens-Shepherd
Stephens-ShepherdBetsy Ruth Stephens and Christian Murry Shepherd were married March 15 at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Macon, Ga. The Rev. Dan Stephens, brother of the bride, officiated the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Stephens of Hoover. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patty Stephens of Isle of Palms, S.C.The groom is … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Cancels Municipal Election
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorResidents in Mountain Brook have avoided a municipal election for the second time in a row but will still see new faces on the City Council dais this November.Last week, the Mountain Brook City Council declared Alice B. Womack as the new council representative for Place 1 and Lloyd C. Shelton as the council … [Read more...]
Hoover Met Could Host UA Baseball Games
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe city of Hoover is negotiating with the University of Alabama to play baseball games at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium next year.Hoover city officials confirmed they were discussing the possibilities with the University of Alabama but would not provide further details.“It’s currently under negotiations, and I … [Read more...]