By Rubin E. Grant Jeff Segars has entered uncharted waters, but he’s ready to navigate the unknown. Segars joined the Alabama High School Athletic Association at the end of June after spending nearly 30 years involved with the athletic program at Vestavia Hills High School. His role with the AHSAA is as an assistant director. “The new challenge excites me,” Segars said. “It … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: Spartans’ Webb Receives Honor for Being a Role Model
A person would have to look long and hard to find someone in Alabama more passionate about the sport of soccer than Joe Webb. The Huffman High School graduate has been a high school soccer coach for 29 years, the last 25 at Mountain Brook. His Spartans’ team presented him with his 400th career coaching win in 2018. His win total is more than 450, but he’s not counting. What … [Read more...]
Shades Mountain Baptist Church Confirms George Wright as New Senior Pastor
George Wright was selected as the next senior pastor at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in a church business meeting on June 27. He will join the church staff on Aug. 16 and will give his first sermon on Sept. 12. Wright’s appointment as senior pastor concludes a six-month search process for Shades Mountain. Following Dr. Danny Wood’s retirement announcement on Jan. 10, … [Read more...]
Grand Opening: Vestavia Hills Chamber to Host ‘I Love America Night,’ Celebrate Opening of Wald Park Grand Lawn
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The city of Vestavia Hills’ annual show of patriotism, “I Love America Night,” will return to Wald Park on June 24 bigger and better than ever. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, and the 2019 event was hosted at Vestavia Hills High School because of construction being done at Wald Park. “We really think there is going to be a big … [Read more...]
For the Kids: BridgeWays Alabama to Host Ninth Annual S’mores and Pours Fundraiser
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw June 1 was a busy day for BridgeWays Alabama, formerly Camp Fire Alabama. Not only did the organization announce its new brand, it was the first day of camp for kids attending Camp Fletcher. The staff also has been gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year, BridgeWays Junior Board’s ninth annual S’mores and Pours, presented by the Thomas … [Read more...]