HooverChristmas Smiles for Children's of AlabamaNov. 28-Dec. 7Renaissance Consignment & MarketplaceChildren's of Alabama will debut its Tree of Smiles at its Renaissance Consignment and Marketplace's Holiday Open House. Donors can choose the name of a needy child from the tree, purchase gifts for them and drop off the gifts at the hospital. The tree will be … [Read more...]
Rain on Spain: Jags Fall in Overtime Thriller
By Lee DavisThe 2013 season was a memorable one for Spain Park football.Most of the memories will be good ones. At least one of them will be not so good.On the positive side, the Jaguars opened with a head-turning 8-0 record and won the Class 6A Region 4 title.On the downside, Spain Park lost a true heartbreaker in the first round of the playoffs.Falling … [Read more...]
Situation Normal
By Lee DavisAlthough Vestavia Hills entered the Class 6A football playoffs with a region championship and an 8-2 record, there were some legitimate doubts about the Rebels as they hosted Decatur last Friday.Coach Buddy Anderson’s team had looked impressive most of the season, even in a 17-7 loss to archrival Hoover in a game that easily could have gone the other … [Read more...]
How to Lend a Helping Hand for the Holidays
By Taylor BurgessJournal intern The holiday season comes and goes so quickly that often we wish we had done more to help someone in need.Here’s a list of just a few of the opportunities available to those who would like to give back this year: Alabama Rescue RelayVolunteers are needed to transport dogs overnight from Alabama animal … [Read more...]
Westmoreland is March of Dimes Citizen of the Year
By Ginny CooperJournal internWhen Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, president of Samford University since 2006, found out he had been named the 2013 March of Dimes Alabama Citizen of the Year, he said he was "rather stunned."And although he said that he was "clearly undeserving" of the award, those who know Westmoreland likely would disagree.Since coming to … [Read more...]