By Rubin E. Grant Several years ago, Spain Park girls basketball coach Mike Chase heard stories about a talented young player, so he went on a quest to see her play. He showed up at one Over the Mountain recreational league game after another, hoping to watch her. But she wasn’t playing in any of the games he attended. Finally, one night he asked someone where he could find … [Read more...]
2020 OTMJ All-OTM High School Boys Basketball Team: Jones Undergoes Life-Changing Experiences Playing for Mountain Brook
By Rubin E. Grant Colby Jones had an idea what it would be like transferring to Mountain Brook from Pinson Valley before his junior year in high school. But after two seasons of playing basketball for the Spartans, he said it was even better than he expected. “It changed my life playing over here,” Jones said. “My teammates brought me in and helped with the transition, then … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: At a Crossroads
By Sue Murphy Seeing the robin in my yard yesterday made me smile. I don’t know where the robins go over the winter, but they seem to return just when I’m not quite sure spring will ever get here. Lots of animals travel. Great herds of gnus loop from the Serengeti to Masai Mara every year, literally seeking greener pastures. Salmon swim against heavy currents in Alaska to … [Read more...]
Just Keep Swimming: Local Businesses Adapt to the Needs of Community During Time of Social Distancing
By Emily Williams In the words of Disney and Pixar’s forgetful blue tang fish, Dory: just keep swimming. It’s great advice for local businesses, which have quickly adapted to the growing needs of the community during this time of social distancing. Local chambers of commerce have been highlighting the new offerings at local businesses in their area. Ideas to help socially … [Read more...]
… After A While, Krocodile: Korduroy Krocodile Owner Retires After 39 Years
By Emily Williams Saying goodbye to Korduroy Krocodile is bittersweet for owner Lynda Rothoff. After announcing her retirement on Feb. 23, Rothoff spent her last day at the store on March 6. The Homewood-based children’s consignment clothing store has been in operation for 39 years at the same location on Linden Avenue. It’s not unusual for Rothoff to run into second … [Read more...]