On the weekend of Feb. 8-10, the Mercedes-Benz Marathon celebrated its 18th year of a Birmingham tradition. Runners participated in marathons, half-marathons, five-person relays, Superhero 5k and kids races.Photos by Jordan Wald. … [Read more...]
Hoover Mayor Holds News Conference In Response To AG’s Report
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato held a news conference Wednesday following Attorney General Steve Marshall’s recent decision that the Hoover police officer involved in the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Galleria was justified in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Emantin "E.J." Bradford Jr.“We respect the Attorney General’s findings and urge everyone to take the time to … [Read more...]
IN PHOTOS: Hoover Signing Day 2019
Hoover High School joined other OTM schools in signing day ceremonies yesterday as part of National Signing Day.Among the students recognized were Amanda Gawlowicz, Gabriella Walker, Sydney Chandler, Brooke Hoven, Amiyah King, Caroline Raybon, Cole Baker, Trey Harry, Haley Green, Madeline Harris, Zach Elam, Jack Henry Milligan, Peyton Wilson, Miya … [Read more...]
Vestavia Country Club Recognized Among Best Golf Courses in the U.S.
Vestavia Country Club was recently recognized as one of Golf Digest’s honorees for its 2018 list of Best New Courses. The recently rebuilt, 18-hole golf course was awarded fourth place in the Best Private Course category, according to a release from VCC. “We are very excited to be recognized by Golf Digest. The ranking gives validation to the work our team completed during … [Read more...]
Pats’ Sills Soars to First Individual Title
By Rubin E. Grant Finally! Although Makiyah Sills had competed for the Homewood girls track and field team since the eighth grade and been part of several state championships, she had not won an individual crown. That changed for the Patriots’ senior Saturday at the 49th AHSAA State Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex.Sills won 60-meter … [Read more...]