By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Hoover resident Doris Phillips and her husband, Glenn, spend the holidays giving to those without with the wish that it spreads hope during what can often be a difficult time of year. Many holidays have been spent driving through rural areas near her husband’s hometown delivering food to people in need. Over the years, the couple’s desire to give … [Read more...]
Setting the Pace: Vestavia’s West, Mountain Brook’s Riley Claim State Cross-Country Titles in Runaways
By Rubin E. Grant Vestavia Hills senior Crawford West and Mountain Brook junior Reagan Riley distanced themselves from the field throughout the cross-country season. So it wasn’t a surprise to see them claim individual titles Nov. 6 at the 66th Alabama High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships at the Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Museum 5K course … [Read more...]
On the Road Again: Spartans Ready for Quarterfinal Playoff Trip to Pinson Valley
By Rubin E. Grant Mountain Brook coach Chris Yeager is eager to take the Spartans’ state football playoff show on the road. After posting home wins in the first two rounds, Mountain Brook (11-1) will visit Pinson Valley (9-3) in the Class 6A quarterfinals Friday at 7 p.m. “I am very excited about going on the road,” Yeager said. “You have to go on the road sometime if you … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Other People
By Sue Murphy I bought myself new dish towels this morning. In fact, I just went crazy and bought new dishcloths, too. Four new towels and six new dishcloths. It felt like Christmas. I wouldn’t have bought them at all, but I have family coming for Thanksgiving, an extravaganza that involves dishes and more dishes that must all be washed and dried, and I would have been … [Read more...]
Showdown: Hoover, Thompson Clash Again With Super 7 Berth on the Line
By Rubin E. Grant Seasons come and seasons go, but not before a semifinal showdown in the state football playoffs between the Hoover Bucs and the Thompson Warriors. The Bucs (12-0) and Warriors (11-1) will clash in the Class 7A semifinals for the fifth consecutive season Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hoover Met. The winner will advance to the Class 7A championship game Dec. 1 … [Read more...]