By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan Wald Basketball season begins soon, and all three of the Over the Mountain high school boys’ teams are looking to build on excellent campaigns from 2024–2025. Each squad returns key players and adds newcomers with plenty of potential. Here’s what to expect when the season tips off in early November. Vestavia … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills’ Julia Rose Building a Flag Football Legacy
By Loyd McIntosh Photos by Kathryn EllisJulia Rose is a trailblazer among trailblazers.A senior at Vestavia Hills High School, Rose is the quarterback for the Rebels’ flag football team, one of the top squads in the state. Rose is turning heads across Alabama and beyond for her skills, leadership and pioneering spirit in a sport that is just starting to gain … [Read more...]
Hofbauer’s Houdini Moment
By Loyd McIntosh photo by Jordan WaldIn the early 20th century, illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini made crowds fear the worst as he dangled upside down, locked in a water-filled glass tank with only minutes to survive. Just when it looked like the end was near, Houdini would burst free. The life-or-death suspense made Houdini a global phenomenon.What … [Read more...]
About Town
Oct. 20 2025 “Taste of Hope” Oyster & Wine Tasting presented by the Hollingsworth Colorectal Cancer Awareness Fund “Taste of Hope: Oyster Tasting and Wine Pairings” is an event that brings together the finest flavors and a noble cause. Make a difference and raise awareness for Colorectal Cancer. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Food Bar with a warm welcome, … [Read more...]
Decking the Halls: Florist Buffy Hargett Miller shares her tips for holiday decorating.
By Madoline Markham KoonceBuffy Hargett Miller has been creating Christmas magic as long as she can remember. Her floral designs have been featured on covers of Southern Living, Country Living, VERANDA and other magazines, and she has styled beautiful tablescapes, vignettes and holiday decor for countless magazine images and homes in Birmingham.After decades … [Read more...]