By Rubin E. GrantJude Smith has been an eyewitness to the transformation of Mountain Brook’s wrestling program from little more than an afterthought to a state champion.He not only has had a bird’s eye view but has been a participant on the mat. “We’ve been building the culture on the team for a while,” says Smith, a senior. “I was in the eighth grade when I joined the … [Read more...]
Homewood Halts Four-Year Drought With A Boys State Indoor Track Title
By Rubin E. GrantThe drought is over.The Homewood boys ended their four-year dry spell without a state indoor track title by dominating the competition in Class 6A to win their first championship since 2020 and eighth overall.The Patriots amassed 99 points, far outdistancing second-place Northridge, which had 49.5 points, in the 55th AHSAA Indoor Championships held … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Claims State Bowling Crown
By Rubin Grant The Vestavia Hills High Rebels (31-1) closed out a perfect run though the AHSAA 10th State Bowling Championships Feb. 4 at Mobile’s Bowlero Bowling Center. Coach Todd Evans’ Rebels beat rival Thompson in the state finals match by just 17 pins—1,594 to 1,577—to claim the Class 6A-7A boys’ state title.Vestavia Hills lost the first of three … [Read more...]
What’s new at the Zoo: Cool Cats Coming
By Cissy JacksonThe Alabama Wilds area of the Zoo is about to get a lot wilder. Cougar Crossing, the Birmingham Zoo’s newest addition will feature two fascinating wildcats, who will join other native species as the Zoo continues to enhance guests’ opportunities to experience and learn about the wildlife in our state. Building on a leadership gift from Phyllis and … [Read more...]
2025 Summer Camp Guide
Once again we bring you our annual Camp Guide. With dozens of options from dance to drama, music to math, sports to special needs it’s all here. And don’t forget to check out our awesome sponsors’ advertisements as well as their listings below.The sooner you get your summer camp plans scheduled the more you can relax. Read … [Read more...]