By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Cathy Connor released a white balloon into the air on June 14 at Community Grief Support Services’ first Walk to Remember event, the Hoover woman said she knew it was a big step in coming to terms with the death of her husband.Connor said since her husband of 26 years, Scott, passed away in October, she's struggled to face each … [Read more...]
Polls Open Today for Primary Runoff Election
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorOver the Mountain voters will join others across the Birmingham metro area today to cast their ballots in the primary runoff election. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Residents can check their polling places at AlabamaVotes.gov or by calling 1-800-274-8683. Alabama Sixth Congressional District candidates Paul … [Read more...]
Distinguished Young Women Program Set for July 18-19
By Keysha Drexel Journal editor More than half of the students competing in the Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County next month attend Over the Mountain Schools. Mountain Brook, Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and North Shelby schools are well-represented among the 30 high school seniors representing 14 high school from across Jefferson County who will … [Read more...]
Bang-up Events: OTM Area Has Variety of Independence Day Celebrations
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department and the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will kick off Independence Day celebrations in the Over the Mountain and surrounding areas, which this year will include fireworks shows, historical reenactments, wine tastings, free concerts and more.The 33rd annual "I Love America" Summer … [Read more...]
Red, White and ’Cue: OLS Cooks up Plans for Annual July 4 Festival
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorVolunteers at a Homewood church are busy putting their plans together for the Birmingham metro area's oldest Independence Day festival.The 65th annual Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Independence Day Festival will kick off at 10 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. July 4.Since 1949, OLS has provided church parishioners and the … [Read more...]