By June MathewsThe moment Ronnie McBride witnessed the magical effect of a Therapy Team on a young chemotherapy patient he was visiting at Children’s of Alabama was a decisive one. The handler and dog, he saw, brought comfort and joy not only to the patient, but to the patient’s family, as well. And for McBride, that brief encounter was all it took.“From that … [Read more...]
Homecoming: Sarah Ashlee Barker Transferring to Alabama From Georgia
By Rubin E. GrantSarah Ashlee Barker tries to go where God wants her.When Barker, the 2020 Alabama Miss Basketball, signed with Georgia out of Spain Park High School, she said she was following the leading of the Lord. And now that she’s transferring to the University of Alabama after two seasons with the Bulldogs, she once again said God is behind her … [Read more...]
Title Search: Bucs Looking to Make Another Run at State Baseball Crown
By Rubin E. GrantA year after Hoover made a remarkable run at the Class 7A baseball state championship, Bucs senior catcher Lucas Steele is optimistic that they can go all the way this year.Hoover began the 2021 season with a 3-9 but turned things around to reach the playoffs. Then, the Bucs proceeded to knock off three ranked teams with series victories over No. 6 Bob … [Read more...]
Right Mix: Spain Park Softball Squad Hopes Team Chemistry Will Produce a Playoff Spark
By Rubin E. GrantMore than a month and a half into the 2022 high school softball season, Spain Park coach C.J. Urse Hawkins is not quite sure what to make of her team.That’s not to say that the Jaguars have been bad. They went into their Senior Night game Monday against Sumiton Christian with a 22-5-2 record.But Urse Hawkins, who has more than 950 victories in her … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Names Mann as New Freshman Campus Principal
Bill Mann, assistant principal at the main campus of Vestavia Hills High School, has been named the next principal of the Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus. Mann will take on the role for the 2022-23 school year, according to a press release from Vestavia Hills City Schools. The Vestavia Hills Board of Education made the change during a meeting March … [Read more...]