For more than 50 years, the Friends of the Emmet O’Neal Library have supported the library through its annual book sale, with proceeds benefitting the library’s adult and teen programs. This year’s sale will begin Feb. 20 with a preview party and will continue with a general sale Feb. 21-23. “There is always a lot of excitement surrounding this event,” said … [Read more...]
‘Always Keep Moving’: Dr. Christopher King Specializes in Treating Tough Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Christopher King takes on cases other cardiologists have deemed impossible. “I am passionate about providing service to people who have been told that there may be little or nothing that can be done for their condition,” said King, who has been in practice with Alabama Cardiovascular Group for more than 10 years. Overall, King specializes in diagnosing and treating … [Read more...]
Barker Night: Spain Park Senior Carries Jags to Victory Against Rival Bucs
By Rubin E. Grant The Spain Park girls basketball team’s final home game of the regular season last Friday wasn’t billed as Sarah Ashlee Barker Night, but perhaps it should have been. In a brief ceremony before the Class 7A No. 4 Jags took on the No. 1 Hoover Bucs, their crosstown rival, Barker walked onto the court to receive two commemorative basketballs, one for surpassing … [Read more...]
Not So Secret Weapon: Bucs’ McCall Track Exploits Are out in the Open Now
By Rubin E. Grant Hoover track coach Devon Hind calls senior sprinter J’Marri McCall the Bucs’ secret weapon. That’s because during the outdoor track and field season last spring, McCall battled a left hamstring injury that curtailed his ability to compete. But after the Bucs finished fourth in the preliminaries of the 4x100 relay race in the Alabama High School Athletic … [Read more...]
‘Keep on Pushing’: Oak Mountain Boys Basketball Team Ready to Make Postseason Run
By Rubin E. Grant Please forgive the Oak Mountain boys basketball team for celebrating its Class 7A, Area 5 regular-season championship with little more than a shrug. The Eagles were happy to claim the title because it means they will host the area tournament this week. But they consider the regular-season crown just a starting point, not an end goal. “It’s a good feeling, … [Read more...]