By Cara ClarkWhen Mitch Bruhn and Forest Phillips dive, it’s not just for sport—it’s for legacy. Beneath the Gulf’s surface, they move like predators, strategists and old friends. Years of diving, danger and discovery have forged more than a team—they’ve built a brotherhood. Off Alabama’s coast, far from sunbathers and surfboards, they suit up with … [Read more...]
Winning the Race: Jennifer Andress is elected Homewood’s first female mayor.
By Barry Wise SmithUsing running analogies in a story about Jennifer Andress is a no-brainer. Andress is an accomplished runner who has completed 10 marathons and dozens of other shorter races, logging more miles on her feet than some people do in their cars. But her latest race wasn’t of the actual running variety but rather the political type when she … [Read more...]
The Shepherd Returns: Russell Levenson, Jr. on faith, kindness and his new book Witness to Belief.
By Lee HurleyMountain Brook resident Russell Levenson has a new book coming out in October called Witness to Belief, Conversations on Faith and Meaning, further proof he has entered the next chapter in a life and career that has blended pulpit ministry, leadership of the largest Episcopal congregation in the country and a close and spiritual relationship with … [Read more...]
Hofbauer’s Hail Mary Mayhem Lifts Spartans Over Homewood In OT Thriller, 25-24
By Loyd McIntoshCall it the Mountain Brook Miracle. If you weren't there to see it in person, chances are you wouldn't believe it. Trailing by a touchdown to Homewood with a minute to play in the game, the stars aligned perfectly as the Spartans pulled off one of the most improbable and thrilling come-from-behind victories since Cal defeated Stanford and … [Read more...]
Rebels Lose to Region Foe Thompson, 35-3
Vestavia Hills ran into a brick wall Friday night, losing to Thompson in 7A Region 3 action, 35-3. With regular starting quarterback Charlie Taaffe not playing due to unspecified reasons, the Rebels’ offense never found its footing against the defending state champions in Alabaster. The game was shaping up as a defensive classic with Vestavia Hills up 3-0 at … [Read more...]