Two young men from Dawson Church Troop 83 were named Eagle Scouts, the highest rank awarded in the Boy Scouts, in January. Corbin Mehrer and Riley Howerton both earned the rank.Corbin MehrerCorbin began his scouting career as a kindergartener and earned the Arrow of Light as a Cub Scout.Since joining Troop 83, Corbin has earned 31 merit badges and … [Read more...]
A Magic Moment: Deer Valley Student Surprised with Disney Trip During Pep Rally
By Ally MorrisonCarter Cullen, a Deer Valley Elementary School fourth grader, attended a pep rally at Hoover High School on Feb. 28, where he received the surprise of a lifetime. When Carter was 3, he suffered a life-threatening medical emergency that doctors were unable to identify. After countless appointments, tests and hospital stays, Cater … [Read more...]
Altamont Student Organizes Fair Focused on Teens and Mental Health
By Ally Morrison After seeing a need for mental health education in her school, Altamont School junior Savitri Sasse decided to dedicate her Miree project to the cause. Students in the Upper School at Altamont participate in a project under the C. Kyser Miree Center for Ethical Leadership. The projects are based on individual interests of the student that … [Read more...]
Repeat, Repeat: Lady Bucs Claim State Basketball Title for Second Consecutive Season
By Rubin E. GrantReniya Kelly clutched the basketball in her left arm as she made an emotional dash up the court.Her facial expression had the look of someone who finally had accomplished something they had been trying to do for some time.Hoover’s 5-foot-7 junior guard had gotten fouled in the backcourt with nine seconds remaining in the girls Class 7A championship … [Read more...]
‘Stand with Ukraine’: Russian/Ukrainian Family Settled in Homewood, Organized Solidarity Rally at Railroad Park
By Ally MorrisonRita Meikson and her son, Ilya Blokh, were the driving forces behind a recent event at Railroad Park that gave Birmingham residents the opportunity to show support for Ukraine and its people. Residents who are part of Birmingham’s Ukrainian community and residents who are not stood together during the event to protest Russia’s invasion of … [Read more...]