By Sue Murphy Well, I did it. I finally went on my bus tour of France, and it was wonderful. We visited three chateaus, four castles and a palace, and I think there is a difference between the last two, but truthfully, I can’t remember what it is. Our tour director, Jean-Roch, told us so many interesting facts as we motored through the beautiful countryside that I should … [Read more...]
Black Belt Community Foundation to Honor Dr. Ed Partridge for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer
For years, Dr. Ed. Partridge, the former director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, worked not just against cancer itself, but against the disparities in cancer treatment. Now the Black Belt Community Foundation is honoring him as the Black Belt Legacy Award recipient for 2019. The award will be presented during the Black Belt Legacy Dinner and fundraiser, … [Read more...]
Derzis Gets Firsthand Look at Drug Trade in Mexico
By Rubin E. GrantHoover Police Chief Nick Derzis went to Mexico last month, but it was no vacation.On Sept. 11, Derzis accompanied a delegation of 12 law enforcement leaders from across Alabama on a 72-hour covert trip to Mexico to get a firsthand look at the drug trade.The delegation was briefed in Mexico City at the highest levels and visited the State of Sinaloa, … [Read more...]
Getting Her Kicks In: Katie Crim Makes History as Homewood’s First Female Varsity Football Player
By Rubin E. GrantEddie and Michelle Crim have been attending Homewood football games for a number of years to support their three daughters, but this year it’s different.Instead of watching a daughter cheer for the Patriots as a varsity cheerleader, as their oldest daughter, Hannah, did, or watching a daughter perform as a Star Spangled Girl in the band, … [Read more...]
Playmakers: Brewer Getting It Done on Both Sides of the Ball for Spartans
By Rubin E. Grant “Spiderman, Spiderman, friendly neighborhood, Spiderman Wealth and fame, he ignores, action is his reward Look out, here comes the Spiderman” Logan Brewer is not a superhero like Spiderman, but apparently he has the so-called “spidey sense.” At least that’s what Mountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager says about his senior two-way player whose No. 4 … [Read more...]