Rubin Grant has been named one of the 50 Legends of the Alabama Sports Writers Association, an honor being given out in conjunction with the association’s 50th anniversary celebration.Grant has been a regular contributor to the Over The Mountain Journal since 2017 and previously spent 25 years at the Birmingham Post-Herald, where he served as prep editor. He has … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills High School senior Nathaniel Bass wanted to do something special to honor the Rebels’ legendary football coach.So, Bass, president emeritus of a student-led club at Vestavia Hills, organized the first Buddy Anderson Serve Day. The school’s One Birmingham Service Club hosted the event last Saturday at Christian Service … [Read more...]

By Ally Morrison Each year, the American Cancer Society carefully selects winners of the St. George National Award based on continuous leadership, commitment and dedication to the society’s mission. This year, the society plans to present 13 awards across the country. Among the recipients is Dr. Warner K. Huh, chair and medical director at the University of … [Read more...]

By Ally MorrisonCookie Fix founder and “Chief Cookie Officer” Amy Jason is thrilled to be featured in the soon-to-be-released cookbook, “50 Things to Bake Before You Die.”The book features a mix of local bakeries and well-known figures in the culinary world. Author Allyson Reedy found Cookie Fix with a quick internet search. Asking Google for “Best cookies in the … [Read more...]

Parents looking for a way to entertain their kids over spring break have a plethora of options in the Birmingham area. From outdoor activities at the zoo, the gardens, Ruffner Mountain and Red Mountain Park; to fun science at McWane Center; and educational outings at the Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park, these attractions have the bases covered. Birmingham … [Read more...]