By Sarah Kuper Best-selling author, radio host and Christian commentator Eric Metaxas will speak March 19 at Samford University as part of the Percy Cook Ratliff Lecture Series. Metaxas is a prominent Christian faith ambassador on the national stage. In 2012, he was selected as the keynote speaker for the National Prayer Breakfast. His take on current and faith-based affairs … [Read more...]
The Beat Goes On: AFC Founder 2019 Heart Ball Honoree
Dr. Bruce Irwin, founder and chief executive officer of American Family Care, is the honoree for the 2019 Birmingham Heart Ball, held each year by the American Heart Association. The festivities on the night of March 2 at Barber Motorsports Museum will include dinner, an opportunity to donate and a live auction. Founded by Irwin, American Family Care today consists of … [Read more...]
Steeple to Steeple Run for the Children’s Home
The fifth annual Steeple to Steeple run to benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home is set for Feb. 23 in West Homewood. “This is all about the mission of helping vulnerable kids in Alabama,” said Rebecca Morris, director of marketing and external affairs at UMCH. “What the Children’s Home does is provide a safe home for kids that can’t live with their biological … [Read more...]
The Thrill of Victory: Five OTM Wrestlers Bring Home State Wrestling Titles
By Rubin E. GrantIn the days leading up to the 64th AHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Homewood senior Carlos Miguel Figueroa’s dad mentioned something to him that hadn’t crossed his mind.“My dad mentioned to me that if I won, I would have won state titles in three different weight classes,” Figueroa said. “I never really thought about winning in three different … [Read more...]
ASHAA Regional Basketball Championships
Regional Semi-Finals Results from Thurs., Feb. 14 Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 7A girls: Spain Park 60, James Clemens 38 Class 7A boys: Mountain Brook 62, James Clemens 40 Class 7A boys: Vestavia Hills 61, Florence 45 Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 7A girls: Hoover 84, Grissom … [Read more...]