By Blake Ells Oak Mountain’s baseball team leapt to third in the latest 7A ASWA poll, behind top-ranked Auburn and McGill-Toolen, despite losing two games at the Gulf Coast Classic over spring break. “A big reason we try to go down there is to see some good teams,” said Oak Mountain coach Derek Irons. “It’s a good opportunity to see some good pitchers and try to come back … [Read more...]
Steeple to Steeple Run to Benefit New Program
By Sarah Kuper The annual Steeple to Steeple 5K and 10K supporting the United Methodist Children’s Home is April 21. Now in its fourth year, the event has a few changes, including a new route. Proceeds also will benefit a new program for the UMCH, a group home for autistic teenagers. The new Overton Home is a collaboration between UMCH and Glenwood Inc. The home serves … [Read more...]
Bash Kicks Off Sale: JLB Gears Up for Annual Bargain Carousel
By Emily Williams Members of the Junior League of Birmingham are preparing for their largest fundraiser of the year, an annual community-wide “garage sale” offering just about anything a buyer could want for modest prices. The Bargain Carousel will feature more than 100,000 items ranging from art, appliances and furniture to clothing, home decor and sporting goods. The event … [Read more...]
No Excuse for Child Abuse: Organization Spreads Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Sarah Kuper The Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center has launched a month-long campaign to spread awareness and raise money for its cause. The theme of the campaign is the “Power of 13 – there is no excuse for child abuse.” The number 13 is at the center of the campaign as a way to honor the 13 Alabama children who died as a result of child abuse in 2017. The … [Read more...]
Snakes on a Brain
By Sue Murphy I'm not afraid to go in my attic. Sure, spiders and misguided insects occasionally have to be rerouted, but my attic wouldn’t be considered a good setting for “Psycho 6: Grandma Rises.” The room is pretty tidy, if I do say so myself. Still, there are things lurking in the shadows that I’d rather not deal with. Nothing tawdry or embarrassing (I’m not that … [Read more...]