By Ingrid Howard The use of e-cigarettes, or “vapes,” in high school-aged youth has become so socially acceptable that the students who aren’t doing it are probably on the outside. That’s what Lindy Walker, Help the Hills Coalition chairwoman, told parents at the Vaping Workshop held Oct. 9 at Vestavia Hills High School. What teens might not realize is that they are getting … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: Emma’s Circle Brings in Leigh Anne Tuohy for Event to Fund CASA
By Ingrid Howard When the Alabama Legislature cut all funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program several years ago, a group of women started Emma’s Circle to find a way to financially support the program. The group decided to host a luncheon and invite speakers who had benefited from the CASA program. That first luncheon was held in 2012 at WorkPlay and was a … [Read more...]
Spartan Shuttle Set to Begin Trips Around Mountain Brook
By Emily Williams A bus will be shuttling people around Mountain Brook on a new route beginning Nov. 5, at least for a trial period. The Spartan Shuttle will travel on a loop from English Village to Mountain Brook Village and then Crestline Village before returning to English Village. The bus will run Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until about 8 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Buc Bama Bound: Reichard Gives Hoover a Kicker Par Excellence
By Rubin E. Grant Several years ago, James Wilhoit was watching a video on Instagram when young kicker Will Reichard caught his eye. “I thought he was the best ball striker for a boy that age I’d ever seen,” Wilhoit said. “I contacted him and told him that he’s got talent and I would like to work with him.” Reichard was in the sixth grade at the time and made the trip to … [Read more...]
Linda Brady Forges On: Support Center Helps Breast Cancer Survivor Cope
By Ingrid Howard When Linda Brady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she didn’t understand a lot of what the doctors were telling her. She was 61 years old and had gone to the doctor for her regular gynecological exam and mammogram. She made sure to have the recommended regular tests, especially because she had a history of breast cancer in her family. When she had … [Read more...]