By Keysha Drexel Journal editor More than half of the students competing in the Distinguished Young Women Program of Jefferson County next month attend Over the Mountain Schools. Mountain Brook, Homewood, Hoover, Vestavia Hills and North Shelby schools are well-represented among the 30 high school seniors representing 14 high school from across Jefferson County who will … [Read more...]
Vestavia Rotary Member Helps Build School in Africa
Mission Possible:Vestavia Rotary Member Helps Build School in AfricaBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Greg Jeane was a young boy growing up in Texas, he read Richard Halliburton's "Book of Marvels" and became fascinated with the idea of traveling to Africa.And while he daydreamed of traveling to the exotic locale pictured in the iconic tome, Jeane said … [Read more...]
Hoover Resident Featured in Video
A Hoover resident is being featured in a video by a Grammy Award-winning Christian and gospel singer.Ashley DeRamus, founder and namesake of the Ashley DeRamus Foundation, plays the daughter of a soldier in Jason Crabb’s music video "Love is Stronger."A behind-the-scenes look at the video featuring DeRamus will be aired on UPTV's morning show over the next few … [Read more...]
Cub Scouts Donate Fountain to Crestline Elementary School
Cub Scout Pack 63 recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new water fountain the group donated to Crestline Elementary School in Mountain Brook.The students officially opened the new handicapped and pet-accessible water fountain on the school's playground May 12.The Cub Scouts sold popcorn and raised money through donations to purchase and install the new … [Read more...]
Milo’s Introduces New Products for the First Time in Nine Years
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerInstant tea? Phooey. Southerners know it takes time to make tasty tea.The folks at Milo’s Tea Company have the same philosophy, especially when coming up with fresh flavors to add to their product line. After all, the company’s original Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea is a hard act to follow.“The last time we introduced a new … [Read more...]