The spirit of Mardi Gras adapted for All Hallows Eve will mark the annual Mystics of Mountain Brook Halloween Parade on Oct. 31.The 20th annual family-style Mardi Gras parade usually draws thousands and will wind its way through Crestline. The parade will start at 4 p.m. As in the past, there will be floats and throws to catch.Traffic will be significantly affected in … [Read more...]
Homewood Witches Ride Celebrates 10th Anniversary
“Witches” will take to the streets of Homewood Oct. 30 for the 10th annual Homewood Witches Ride, benefiting the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.The event regularly draws hundreds of participants, who dress up as witches or in other Halloween costumes to throw candy as they ride their decorated brooms, er, bicycles, on a 2.5-mile route through Homewood that begins … [Read more...]
Bandit Blitzer: Estes Creating Big Plays for Hoover’s Defense
By Rubin E. GrantD.J. Estes is the bandit. At least that’s the role he plays in Hoover’s defensive scheme.“I play the nickel safety, what we call the bandit,” Estes said. “I play in the box (near the line of scrimmage) against the run and also man-to-man against the pass. It gives me a good chance to make plays.”The 5-foot-9,182-pound senior defensive back has made … [Read more...]
Celebrating 100 Years of Life: Centenarian Was Around for WWII and the Start of Southern Living, Fueled Creation of Cahaba River Society
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Judy Butler didn’t let a first impression keep her from learning more about Eugene Britt Butler, the man who would become her husband. She lived up the hill from Butler in Vestavia Hills’ River Run community and had come home to tend to her dog, Molly. “Britt was in my yard where that playground equipment is with a chain saw … [Read more...]
On-Trend and Timeless Colors, Design Featured at Inspiration Home
By Virginia MacDonaldThe Inspiration Home’s main living room space with an open concept that includes the kitchen was designed by the team from Stock & Trade design.“Our design aesthetic typically focuses on using a neutral color palette that blends well with other designs,” said Christopher Rankin, executive vice president of creative product and development at … [Read more...]