By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills senior Crawford West has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Alabama Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.It’s the second consecutive year West has received the honor, but this time it’s particularly sweet.“I would definitely say it is more special this year since it is my final year,” West said. “It's always special to win on your last … [Read more...]
Hoover Schools Names Its Teachers of the Year
Hoover City Schools on Dec. 15 announced the 2022 Teachers of the Year Awards.Bluff Park Elementary STEAM teacher Geri Evans has been named 2022-2023 Elementary Teacher of the Year; and Hoover High biology teacher Paul McEwan has also been named Secondary Teacher of the Year.In a press release from Hoover City Schools, Evans’ principal describes her as a … [Read more...]
Highly Decorated: Rothman Adds Gatorade Award to Impressive List of Accomplishments
By Rubin E. GrantSpain Park’s Audrey Rothman has been named the 2021 Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year.She becomes the first Spain Park player to earn the honor and the third consecutive Over the Mountain volleyball player to be selected as the Gatorade state winner, joining Hoover’s Rya McKinnon (2020) and Mountain Brook’s Grace Carr … [Read more...]
Open ShowHouse: Decorators’ ShowHouse Returns After Being Postponed Due to COVID-19
By Ally MorrisonThe Decorators' ShowHouse is making its much-anticipated return. After being suspended for two years because of the pandemic, the event returns this year and will be held April 23-May 8 at Hallmark Farm, organizers announced. The showcase is an annual fundraising event for the Alabama Symphony, sponsored by the Symphony Volunteer … [Read more...]
Helping Hand: Trinity United Methodist Making Sure Afghan Refugees Have What They Need
By Rubin E. GrantMary Liz Ingram remembers watching the news reports of Afghans desperately trying to leave their country in August after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. The images of the dangerous chaos left her feeling helpless and disconnected since what was happening was a world away.“I felt like it was all very horrific,” Ingram … [Read more...]