Mountain Brook didn’t have to look far to find its new volleyball coach. Assistant coach Mattie Gardner was elevated to the head coaching job April 8, receiving approval from the Mountain Brook Board of Education. Gardner has been with the Spartans’ volleyball program since 2017 and served as a varsity assistant the past two seasons, while retiring head coach Vickie Nichols … [Read more...]
Shelby County Tornado Relief Efforts Underway, Donation Sites Include Oak Mountain and Briarwood High Schools
Relief efforts to support those affected by the tornadoes that swept through parts of Shelby County on March 25 are already well underway. This morning, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office released a statement asking that the public refrain from congregating in affected areas in order to allow emergency crews, search and rescue and all other first responders the ability to … [Read more...]
JLB Virtual Anti-human Trafficking Awareness Month Event Series to Begin Jan. 7
In recognition of Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Junior League of Birmingham will be hosting several virtual events statewide throughout January. The “Human Trafficking Awareness: What You Need to Know to Help End it Now” series will include three virtual events led by the initiatives of the JLB’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee in partnership with chapters in … [Read more...]
United Way of Central Alabama 2020 Campaign Raises $1.5 Million over Goal
During a virtual press conference on Dec. 15, the United Way of Central Alabama announced that its 2020 fundraising campaign has reached a total of $36 million. The total amount thus far is $1.5 million over the organization's fundraising goal for this year, according to officials. The total reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies still … [Read more...]
GBHS Partners with Hendrick Subaru for #MakeADogsDay Campaign
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Young Professionals’ Board, in partnership with Hendrick Subaru Hoover and Abbey Residential, announced on Oct. 21 their Subaru #MakeADogsDay Campaign to raise money for and increase awareness of overlooked shelter animals. The GBHS YPs are selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a 2-year lease for a brand new 2021 Subaru Outback … [Read more...]