Brothers Paul and Ben Tierney of Boy Scout Troop 96 shared their court of honor April 3 at Faith Presbyterian Church with family and friends.Paul officially earned the rank during the COVID shutdown but did not have the chance to celebrate his achievement. When Ben earned the rank in February, a joint celebration seemed in order. Both boys earned the Arrow of … [Read more...]
‘Extra Motivation’: Vestavia Hills’ Girls Lacrosse Team Chasing State Title After Disappointing End in 2021 Season
By Rubin E. GrantMary Nelson Litty and her Vestavia Hills High School varsity teammates felt the sting of an upset loss in the 2021 Alabama Lacrosse playoffs.The Rebels were the No. 1 seed entering the playoffs but lost 11-10 to arch-rival Mountain Brook in the semifinals. The Spartans went on to capture the state championship.“Last year was not any fun for sure,” … [Read more...]
Wonder Women, Chef’s Edition: Girlspring Showcases the Many Careers Available in the Food Industry
By Ally MorrisonGirlspring invited chefs, caterers and other industry professionals from the Birmingham Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International to share information about culinary and hospitality careers with girls in fourth grade to high school.Guests of the April 30 event learned about the many ways to be involved in the culinary world, hearing … [Read more...]
Unless U Got Talent: Program Partners Participants, Artists and Performers in Competition
By Ally MorrisonStudents and faculty of Unless U are excited to host the second annual Unless U Got Talent May 14 at the Lyric Theatre. Students of Unless U are partnered with volunteers who are passionate about serving the community and helping the students of Unless U shine. Together, they will compete for the title of Unless U Got Talent Champions. “Our … [Read more...]
Vestavia Native Defies All Odds to Graduate at UAB’s Spring Commencement
By Brianna HogeDefying odds has become the anthem of Matthew Leong’s life, and his latest feat was crossing the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s stage during the 2022 spring commencement ceremony.Being born at 24 weeks’ gestation and weighing only 14 ounces, Leong had complications including retinopathy of prematurity, an abnormal blood vessel growth in the … [Read more...]