By Rubin E. Grant When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the remainder of the high school spring sports seasons in March, it ended the soccer career of one of the state’s most lethal players. At least that’s how Hoover soccer coach Kris Keplinger described senior forward Sam Bauder. “As a soccer player, he was dangerous,” Keplinger said. “He created problems … [Read more...]
The Relay: First-time Author Compares Christianity to a Relay, not a Marathon
By Rubin E. Grant George Shamblin had heard the expression “Christianity isn’t a sprint, but a marathon,” for a number of years. But the more he thought about it, the more Shamblin’s sentiments about the description evolved. Eventually, he came to another conclusion. “At any given time, Christianity is never more than a generation from extinction,” Shamblin said. “I’ve seen … [Read more...]
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Hoover’s Kyle Forstman Finds Family in Adoptive Fatherhood
By Emily Williams When Kyle Forstman looked back on his introduction to the adoption process, through his son Jeffrey, he penned a narrative that begins and ends with a pen. It describes his transition from bachelor life to fatherhood and how his quick decision to make that change became the greatest accomplishment of his life. “The Judge laid out the official documents on … [Read more...]
A Chip Off the Old Block: Foy Father and Son Use Woodworking Skills to Bring Furniture Back to Life
By Rubin E. Grant Ben Foy had bounced around from job to job for several years. Less than two years ago, he was working for a grocery store, putting in long hours and sometimes not getting home until after midnight. “It took a toll on me,” Ben said. About the same time, Ben’s dad, Preston Foy, was looking to expand his woodworking business, Urgent CareFurniture … [Read more...]
City of Homewood Holds Its Own Despite Sharp Revenue Drop
By Caroline Rice Though the first half of April shows that Homewood is down 40% in revenues, the city has not needed to discuss layoffs or cuts in city services because of the coronavirus, the mayor said. Mayor Scott McBrayer said that, while many of the smaller businesses in Homewood have been closed temporarily, he believes the bigger box stores and grocery stores … [Read more...]