By Loyd McIntosh Teams from Mountain Brook, Homewood and Vestavia Hills high schools won multiple state championships this spring, proving, once again, why Over The Mountain schools are among the top athletics programs in the state and beyond. Mountain Brook was the big winner as the Spartans captured four 6A spring state titles—boys and girls … [Read more...]
SIBLING REVELRY: Homewood siblings—Trey Sims and Kate Sims Mistrot—both celebrate weddings in 2025.
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Caroline Bobbitt PhotographyTo say that Stephanie and Daniel Sims had a busy 2025 would be a drastic understatement. In the span of a year, with just eight months separating them, both of their children—son Trey and daughter Kate—got married. “While it was busy and a little challenging at times, it was fun and special for our … [Read more...]
Homewood Girl Scouts and Pathways
Girl Scout Troop #26020, made up of Homewood Middle School seventh graders, have been working with Pathways Women and Children’s Shelter to earn their Silver Awards. The troop partnered with organizations, businesses and individuals in Homewood to learn how to create and raise money for Pathways Pages, a little free library inside Pathways specifically for its … [Read more...]
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Dedication
As the Alabama Symphony Orchestra season drew to a close over Memorial Day Weekend, Resident Conductor Chris Confessore, Associate Conductor Daniel Cho and a gathering of musicians, volunteers, hosts, staff and supporters came together at the home of Liz Saunders in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Highland Park to celebrate the collaborative spirit that defined a … [Read more...]
Vestavia Dad Goes to the Mat for His Sons: Dean Paugh shares lessons on fatherhood as sons follow in his footsteps.
By Taylor Bright Photo by Jordan WaldThere is a moment in Dean Paugh’s life that is baked into his memories. A moment that provided clarity about what his relationship with his father was and what his relationship with his sons would be.The family—Paugh’s parents, his two sisters and brother—had traveled to Memphis for the Liberty Bowl to watch Alabama … [Read more...]