By Tally DettlingGrace Davis—a life-long Vestavia Hills resident, employee at both Gigi’s and The Pants Store and Auburn Eagles graduate—has always been known for her love of style and bringing joy to others. After being asked to participate in the Best Buddies program in November 2024, Grace couldn’t have predicted the opportunities that awaited her. From her … [Read more...]
That Dam Swim: Mountain Brook resident Cissy Jackson turns 60 and swims Lake Rabun.
BY REBECCA WILBERTJust as the sun was beginning to rise, a small crowd of family and friends gathered on a bridge overlooking Lake Rabun in northeast Georgia. They came to see Mountain Brook resident Cissy Jackson as she geared up to swim the length of Rabun, from one dam to the other, an over eight-mile journey which took five hours and 40 … [Read more...]
A Case for Kindness: Greg and Michelle Suess bring Hollywood roots and humanitarian spirit to Mountain Brook.
By Sarah OwensWhen Greg and Michelle Suess packed up their lives four years ago and moved to Mountain Brook, they left behind Los Angeles’ endless traffic and Hollywood’s spotlight in search of something quieter: community, connection and a place to live out the values that have shaped both their personal and professional lives.Those values led Greg to his … [Read more...]
Homewood Launches Big-Time Sports Broadcast Experience
By Loyd McIntosh Photo by Jordan WaldThe press box at Waldrop Stadium is the place to be, as Homewood High School’s new broadcast team hits the air in 2025. Featuring some of Birmingham’s most experienced voices, the Patriots are broadcasting all home varsity football games on various digital platforms throughout the season.The crew is anchored by play-by-play … [Read more...]
Spartans Fall On The Road To Pell City, 10-3
By Loyd McIntosh Mountain Brook dropped a low-scoring nailbiter on the road to the much-improved Pell City Panthers, 10-3, Friday night. The contest marked only the seventh time these two teams have met, the second since the Spartans moved to Class 6A, Area 6 in 2024, a 41-14 win over the Panthers at Mountain Brook High School. Pell City took little time taking … [Read more...]