Spain Park head football coach Shawn Raney will be the head coach for the Alabama football squad for the 33rd annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game. The game will be played on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg on Dec. 14. Jamie Lee, director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, made the announcement at the 2019 … [Read more...]
Vestavia Making Inroads on Widening of Crosshaven Drive
The city of Vestavia Hills has come to verbal agreements with owners of land needed to widen Crosshaven Drive, putting that project one step closer to a reality. As OTMJ reported in its July 11 edition, progress on the planned upgrades had been stymied by the city’s inability to reach agreements with 30 property owners for needed temporary construction easements and right of … [Read more...]
Colonial Dames George Maris Chapter Installs 2019-2021 Officers
The Birmingham-based George Maris chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century recently installed its officers for the 2019-2021 term in a ceremony at the Birmingham Country Club. Officers include Mary Anne Kane-Garrett, president (Trussville); Pam Spivey, first vice president (Birmingham); Elizabeth Gillian, second vice president (Wetumpka); Mary Woodard, … [Read more...]
Hands On Birmingham Rebranding as United Way Hands On
United Way of Central Alabama has rebranded its volunteer center. United Way Hands On, formerly known as Hands On Birmingham, now has a new name and logo, as well as new services and a new volunteer platform. In addition, the organization has identified more organizations that need help and links to groups looking to serve. The organization's new website is linked to a … [Read more...]
Fired Up: OLS Prepares for 70th Annual Fourth of July Festival
The Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church will celebrate Independence Day with its 70th annual Fourth of July Festival. Approximately 6,500 pounds of delicious barbeque will be cooked by the Knights of Columbus. More than 1,500 plates including ribs, half chicken pieces, hot dogs, smoked sausage, pork sandwiches and side dishes will be served on July 4. “With this being … [Read more...]
