On Fri., Dec. 28, and Saturday, Dec. 29, high school wrestlers from across the state competed in the Heart of Dixie Wrestling Tournament at Vestavia Hills High School. Vestavia's team finished first in the tournament, with an overall score of 947. Other OTM wrestling teams who competed were Hoover, who placed third with 590 points; Oak Mountain, who placed … [Read more...]
The Birmingham Zoo Recycling Christmas Trees for 11th Year
Starting now through Jan. 10, the Birmingham Zoo has a designated tree drop area for visitors and residents to recycle their Christmas Trees.This year will mark the 11th year that the Birmingham Zoo, City of Mountain Brook, visitors and residents have worked together to recycle Christmas Trees. The zoo receives hundreds of trees every year, according to a press release. The … [Read more...]
Homewood High School Soccer Coach Named Coach of the Year
Homewood High School Coach Sean McBride was named the 2018 Spring South Region High School Coach of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches.United Soccer Coaches honors national and regional coaches of the year for high school coaches. All winners receive a plaque in honor of their achievement and are honored at the annual Convention.This recognition for Coach McBride and … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Creates Partnership Program with Coach Safely Foundation
The Vestavia Hills City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to create a partnership between the city and the Coach Safely Foundation in a city council meeting on Dec. 17.The Foundation championed the Coach Safety Act that was passed by Alabama Legislature last May, which requires coaches for athletes ages 14 and under to complete a course in sports injury … [Read more...]
Grocery Store Goodies: This Time of Year, Supermarkets Can Be Winter Wonderlands
By Donna Cornelius Even the most industrious cooks can find it hard to meet the culinary demands of the holiday season. One foolish person has in the past made her own food gifts for friends and neighbors, invited her Friday night supper club to a small party, hosted a Christmas Eve dinner and committed to making an app, three side dishes and a dessert for her family’s main … [Read more...]