By Rubin E. Grant Briarwood Christian football coach Matthew Forester had a few choice words for Pleasant Grove coach Darrell LeBeaux after the two teams played in September. But it was an exchange of pleasantries instead of vitriol after the Lions fell 26-14 to the Spartans in a Class 5A, Area 4 contest. “I told him I hoped we would play again in the playoffs,” Forester … [Read more...]
Bromberg’s Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Mountain Brook Village Store
By Emily Williams The metal and glass, mid-century modern facade of luxury gift and jewelry store Bromberg’s is an iconic fixture in the landscape of Mountain Brook Village. On Nov. 20, the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at the store to celebrate the building’s 60th anniversary. “The Mountain Brook store was our first branch store,” said … [Read more...]
Red Mountain Garden Club to Host Greenery Sale on Dec. 4
For the past 37 years, the Red Mountain Garden Club’s annual greenery sale has been a holiday tradition, featuring a variety of wreaths, garlands and more for holiday decorating. This year’s sale will take place Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and chairwoman Carol Ann Phillips could not be more excited. “This is my favorite event of the … [Read more...]
‘Grassroots Effort’: Vestavia Hills Seeks Children’s Policy Council’s New TraffickingFree Zone Designation
By Emily Williams The human trafficking industry is ever-present in the life of anyone living close to an interstate, and Vestavia Hills is ready to do something about it. In an executive work session Nov. 18, the Vestavia Hills City Council met with representatives of the Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County to see what can be done to classify the city as a … [Read more...]
Team Player: Dominant Carr Earns Player of the Year Honor as She Leads Mountain Brook to State Volleyball Title
By Rubin E. Grant Grace Carr doesn’t play volleyball for personal glory. For her, it’s all about the team. “Whenever I step on the court, I play for the team,” Carr said. “I don’t want to let anybody down.” Mountain Brook’s senior outside hitter didn’t let her team down for a moment this season. She brought her ‘A’ game to the court game in and game out. In fact, in her … [Read more...]