School finally is in session (a cheer goes up from summer-weary parents everywhere), but now that students and staff are back in the building, it’s becoming obvious that some of the equipment is in serious need of repair. The band uniforms are threadbare, the computers are outdated, and the playground slide is one bolt away from liability status. It’s time to start … [Read more...]
What’s In for Fall Fashion 2021?: ‘Classic Styles But with A Comfortable and Modern Twist’
Trends last fall focused on accessories as people created collections of masks. People traded suits and slacks for sweatpants and leggings. We caught up with local retailers to see how fashion has evolved this summer and what is in store this fall. What trends are you most excited about for fall of 2021? “We are very excited about the amount of luxe fabrics and … [Read more...]
2021 High School Football Preview: New Coach Optimistic About Rebels’ Season
By Rubin E. Grant As he enters his first season replacing the legendary Buddy Anderson as head coach, Sean Calhoun inherits a Vestavia Hills football program that has made the state playoffs only twice since the Alabama High School Athletic Association went to seven classifications in 2014. Those appearances came in 2015 and 2019. In three of their seven seasons at the Class … [Read more...]
2021 High School Football Preview: New-Look Jags Will Be More Run-Oriented
By Rubin E. Grant For the past few years, Spain Park has attacked opposing defenses with a spread attack. But with several of their skill players on their offense in 2020 transferring to other schools, the Jaguars are changing their look on offense this season. “In high school football, you have to adjust your offense and defense to the kids you’ve got,” Spain Park coach … [Read more...]
2021 High School Football Preview: First-Year Coach Hopes Eagles Will Contend for a Title
By Rubin E. Grant First-year Oak Mountain head football coach Tyler Crane would like nothing better than to see the Eagles soar again this season – and even higher than they did in 2020. Oak Mountain reached the Class 7A quarterfinals last year before being eliminated by Hoover. “I would like to end this season playing at Protective Stadium,” Crane said, referring to the … [Read more...]