By Rubin E. GrantDelicia McCray just wanted to help her son Corey come out of his shell four years ago when she would get on the mat and wrestle with him at the Hoover Skull and Crossbones Youth Wrestling Club.“He was extremely shy and a little timid,” McCray said. “I’m a mom who is very involved in sports but not just in the bleachers. I was watching him at practice … [Read more...]
Skipper Named 2023 Sports Artist of the Year
By Rubin E. GrantArtist Steve Skipper has received his share of recognition for his work, but his latest honor ranks near the top.Skipper, a native of Homewood, has been named the United States Sports Academy’s 2023 Sport Artist of the Year “because of his fine attention to detail, super realistic style and inspirational story,” the organization announced.Skipper … [Read more...]
Look for the Good in the Day: Reed Foundation Puts the Fun in Fundraising With Casino Party
By June MathewsMargaret Newton was living her best life. Her two married daughters had recently given her a grandchild apiece, one named after her. She felt fine. She was working. She loved her job.“Everything was going great,” she said. “I thought I was at a new stage in my life. I was going to be a working grandmother who babysat on the weekends, and we were all … [Read more...]
What a Relief!: Retailers Relax as Road Reopens, Even Though It Changes Party Plans
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Shop owners in Mountain Brook Village planned to turn lemons into lemonade with a Blocked Off Block Party.Jefferson County sewer work on Montevallo Road and Petticoat Lane made traveling those streets impossible. Nearly impossible was the task of doing business when patrons had a much harder time reaching stores.“We pretty much said, ‘Let’s do … [Read more...]
Comfort in A Bowl: Community Grief Support Offers Comfort Through Mac + Cheese Festival
For many, macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. So, it’s no wonder that Community Grief Support would focus its annual fundraiser on the gooey, chewy dish. The group’s 6th Annual “Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival,” hosted by the group’s junior board, will be Nov. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Back Forty Beer Company. More than 3,500 … [Read more...]