By Rubin E. Grant Braxton Wetzler is once again enjoying the sounds of spring, especially the crack of the bat. A year ago, after the Mountain Brook baseball team had gotten off to a 16-2 start, its season was shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wetzler was a junior on a squad that had 15 seniors. He felt bad for them when the season was halted. “It was really … [Read more...]
Special Night: Vestavia Hill’s Windham Pitches Through Pain in Courageous Outing
By Rubin E. Grant Senior Night for the Vestavia Hills baseball team became more than just a special evening to recognize 16 seniors. It also was an evening to witness a profile in courage. Senior right-handed pitcher Alden Windham has been battling a mysterious illness for months, dealing with agonizing pain, first in his legs and then in his back, with his condition … [Read more...]
A Heritage of Tradition: Ruby Ansley Owner Continues Offering Timeless Designs at Mountain Brook Interiors Store
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The colorful storefront of Ruby Ansley Interiors – adorned with yellow, green and red valances – is a staple in the landscape of Mountain Brook Village. Founded in 1963, the interior design firm has a storied history and has remained a successful, female-owned business over the course of its existence. Current owner Sallie Aman first joined the … [Read more...]
Young John Carroll Softball Team Sets Sights on a State Title
By Rubin E. Grant John Carroll Catholic softball coach Jeri Beck doesn’t have any qualms about fielding a young team. In fact, she rather enjoys it. “We’ve got young kids on the field this season and we always do,” Beck said. “One of the advantages I have is I get them in the seventh grade and get to work with them for six years. “I’m never shy about putting seventh graders … [Read more...]
Local Neurologist Training for 400-Mile Bike Ride Fundraiser for MS Research
By Rubin E. Grant Dr. John Riser is a veteran marathon runner, but later this month he won’t be running, but instead riding, a long distance. Riser, co-founder of Alabama Neurology Associates in Homewood, will participate in the Grace Ragland 400-mile Bike Ride April 21-24, going from Birmingham to Greenville, to Atmore and finishing in Fairhope. The ride is a fundraiser for … [Read more...]