By Anne RuisiYou could say the Birmingham Barons directed the stork to the Birmingham Zoo’s American flamingo exhibit earlier this summer when, for the first time, two baby flamingos were hatched.That’s because soil from the pitcher’s mound at the Barons’ home stadium at Regions Field persuaded the future parents to build nests and hatch their babies, called … [Read more...]
Autumn Bounty: Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale Set for Sept. 10
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ much-anticipated Fall Plant Sale will be held Sept. 10 at the gardens. Dozens of varieties of natives, perennials, tropicals, herbs, ferns, camellias, trees and shrubs will be for sale, and shoppers can get advice from seasoned gardeners at the event. Only checks and major credit cards will be accepted.Proceeds from the … [Read more...]
Second Season: Spain Park Looking to Hang a Flag Football Championship Banner This Fall
By Rubin E. GrantWith the first season of flag football as a sanctioned Alabama High School Athletic Association sport under their belts, the Spain Park Jaguars are looking to make their mark in the second season this fall.The AHSAA will host a season ending tournament and will crown a state champion as part of the Super 7 Championships for football in November. Spain … [Read more...]
Football Openers Recap: Jaguars Overcome Mistakes to Hand Vakakes a Victory in His Debut
By Rubin E. GrantTim Vakakes was in his office Saturday morning watching film of his first game as Spain Park’s new head football coach. “We made plenty of mistakes,” Vakakes said. “Our kids just have got to figure out how to win.”The Jaguars figured out a way in their opener, edging Calera 14-10 at home and giving Vakakes a victory in his debut.“I’ve been … [Read more...]
Back to Work: Auburn’s Late Field Goal Ruins Waldrop’s Debut as Hoover’s New coach
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.MONTGOMERY – The Wade Waldrop Era of Hoover High School football began with a loss Friday night as the Bucs fell 17-14 to the Auburn Tigers in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl.The season-opening loss was Hoover’s first to an in-state opponent since the Rush Propst Era opened with a 30-29 loss to Jess Lanier in 1999. The game was … [Read more...]