By Kim BryanJournal contributorIt’s a new season of gridiron spectacle for the Homewood High School Patriot Band, which takes an unprecedented step with its newest halftime show. This year’s on-field presentation pays tribute to two of the band's own–Annie Laura Burton and the late William “Buddy” Wade, longtime supporters of the award-winning ensemble. It’s the first … [Read more...]
Changes for Cahaba Heights
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorCity officials in Vestavia Hills recently announced a project they hope will jumpstart new development in the Cahaba Heights community.And it's a plan that's generating buzz from both longtime and new Cahaba Heights business owners.On Aug. 11, the Vestavia City Council approved the sale of city-owned property on Dolly Ridge Road … [Read more...]
Showers of Blessings
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorBuckets of ice cold water being dumped on suspecting victims represent showers of blessings to Kevin Turner of Vestavia Hills.“It is a huge blessing,” he said of the Ice Bucket Challenge craze. “People still may not know what ALS is, but at least now they have heard of it. That was more than I could say when I was … [Read more...]
31 Is Done
By Lee DavisJournal sports writerA classic game between two national powers ended with a worthy finish on a steaming hot Saturday afternoon.Beymar Piraquive’s 32 yard field goal with 45 seconds remaining gave Miami Central a 24-21 win over Hoover at the Bucs home field in front of a national ESPN audience. The loss shattered Hoover’s 30-game winning streak. … [Read more...]
Spirit of ’74: Team Attitude Fueled Patriot Title Run
By Lee DavisJournal sports writerSometimes greatness begins in unlikely places.For the 1974 Homewood football team, it began in a cramped junior high lunchroom when a charismatic young coach walked in the door.Amid the long tables, the stacks of trays and the aroma of yeast rolls, Alvin Bresler told a group of teenage boys too young to drive that if they did … [Read more...]