Vestavia Hills distance runner Ethan Strand has added another award to his collection before he heads off to North Carolina in the fall on a track scholarship. Last week, Strand was named the Gatorade 2020-2021 Alabama boys track and field Player of the Year. It’s the third Gatorade state award for Strand, who also earned the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 cross-country honors. He’s … [Read more...]
Wishing and Swishing: Rotary’s Annual Tailgate Fundraiser to Feature Cornhole Competition
The North Alabama Rotary District 6860’s annual Boiling ‘N Bragging tailgate event benefiting the Critical Care Transport team at Children’s of Alabama will take place Aug. 21 at Otey’s Tavern with a new addition. This year’s event will feature a cornhole tournament between the 51 Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 6860. Clubs from across the state – including Lafayette, … [Read more...]
New Challenge: Segars Leaves Vestavia Hills for AHSAA
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...]