By Sue Murphy I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “One day, I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am.” I don’t know. Some days, I’m not sure my dog’s opinion of me is all that good. Oh sure, Dave loves me. I know that. But, there are times (a lot of times) when it’s obvious that Dave questions my judgment. If it is raining and I open the door and say, “Let’s go … [Read more...]
Welcome Back: Jan Hunter Takes on One-Woman Show “Love, Linda” for VST 2020-21 Season Opener
By Emily Williams On March 26, Virginia Samford Theatre leaders made the call to cancel the remainder of their 2019-2020 season, not knowing how long it would be before they reopened or whether they would have room for the cancelled shows in their next season. One of those productions, starring Jan Hunter, will now be presented as the season opener. Hunter will return to the … [Read more...]
Delayed Start: Rebels Ready to Take on Hoover Following COVID Outbreak
By Rubin E. Grant This was not the way Braden Glenn envisioned his senior year on the Vestavia Hills’ football team would begin, especially since it’s his first season as the Rebels’ starting quarterback. But three weeks ago, Vestavia Hills suspended preseason practice for nearly two weeks and canceled their first two games of the season against traditional rivals Mountain … [Read more...]
The New School: Camp Fire Alabama Introduces Fletcher Academy, Where Kids Can Learn Virtually in the Outdoors
By Emily Williams When you enter Camp Fletcher, you are transported into a different world as you pass under a sign that reads Wohelo, which stands for work, health and love. The words have been a motto for the camp since 1926 and are a nod to its original and continuing purpose, established by its founder, Pauline Bray Fletcher. Fletcher, who was the first African American … [Read more...]
Stepping Up: Meredith Comes Out ‘Slinging It’ as Spain Park’s New Quarterback
By Rubin E. Grant Before he had ever attempted a pass for Spain Park’s varsity team, Jaguars junior quarterback Bennett Meredith already had received a college football scholarship offer. Earlier this year, Jags head coach Shawn Raney sent a highlight tape of Meredith playing for the Jags’ junior varsity last season to Troy University head coach Chip Lindsey, who once coached … [Read more...]