Tricia McCain of Homewood Toy & Hobby and George Jones of Snoozy’s Kids fill us in on the season’s top toys!By Barry Wise SmithHomewood Toy & HobbyBucket Golf—As seen on Shark Tank, the perfect game for the golfer in your life by easy enough that anyone can play, $139.99. Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home Gift Set—popular toy set including … [Read more...]
Heart and Hustle: A Standout Football Season for Vestavia, Homewood and Mountain Brook
By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan Wald and Loyd McIntosh Vestavia HillsVestavia Hills entered the Class 7A postseason with an 8-2 record and a five-game win streak, including a late-season 39-30 win over rival Hoover. The Rebels looked poised to continue that momentum in their first-round matchup at Auburn High School on November 7. Earlier … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Wins Fifth Consecutive Boys & Girls Cross Country Championships; Vestavia Hills Boys Capture Third Title in Four Years
By Loyd McIntoshMountain Brook swept the 2025 AHSAA State Cross Country Championships in early November, winning both the boys and girls titles. It was the fifth consecutive title for both teams as they dominated the field at the Oakville Indian Mounds State Park Jesse Owens Course in Danville, Alabama.The Mountain Brook girls team had three runners finish in … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY CALENDAR: Nov. 22 – Jan. 4
Nov. 22 – Jan. 4 Glow Wild The Zoo continues its annual animal lantern celebration on select nights through January 4, 2026. Presented by CHASE with support from Alabama Power and UAB Callahan Eye, this larger-than-life experience invites guests of all ages to explore a breathtaking winter wonderland filled with light, color, and … [Read more...]
Are You Happy Now?: A conversation about happiness with Richard E. Simmons III.
By Lee Hurley Photo by Jordan WaldOur founding fathers thought that the pursuit of happiness was so important they included it in the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, right up there with Life and Liberty. The word pursuit was clearly intentional for as we know, happiness can be a fickle friend. Just ask anyone who bought a convertible or gave … [Read more...]