By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhile Tucker Meek of Vestavia Hills is excited about signing with a talent agent and attracting the interest of casting professionals from around the world, what most pleased the 7-year-old about his recent performance at an international talent event was the trophies he got to bring home."I got two trophies while I was there. Here, … [Read more...]
Strong Rebel Run Can’t Stop Third Warrior Title
By Lee DavisThe Vestavia Hills Rebels wrestling team came close but couldn’t quite deny the Thompson Warriors their third consecutive Class 6A title.Thompson narrowly outpointed Vestavia 196-189 at last weekend’s Alabama High School Athletic Association meet at Huntsville’s Von Braun Civic Center, taking the blue championship trophy to Alabaster for a third time.In … [Read more...]
Boy-Girl Party: Spartans, Bucs, Jags Punch Double Ticket to Regionals
By Lee DavisFans of the Mountain Brook, Hoover and Spain Park basketball teams may be doing a lot of traveling this week.The boys’ and girls’ teams of all three schools have advanced to Class 6A regional play, and while following them might burn a little gas, none of the boosters will be complaining.Each team punched its respective ticket to Wednesday’s regionals … [Read more...]
Proposed Bill Would Protect Police Dogs
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA proposed bill under review by a state House of Representatives committee is aimed at better protecting the four-legged police officers in Over the Mountain and other cities across the state.Sponsored by Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, and others, House Bill 259 would make it a Class C felony to harass, assault or injure a police animal … [Read more...]
OTM: Cities Get Federal Money for Road
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorVestavia Hills and Hoover were big winners among Over the Mountain cities to receive federal funds for much needed road improvements.Gov. Robert Bentley recently announced that the federal government would fund more than 300 road projects for a total of $397 million through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and … [Read more...]