By Blake EllsMountain Brook is the only high school volleyball team in Alabama to win the state championship since Class 7A was created. But, despite its three straight wins, the team heads into the state championship this week as the second seed and a bit of an underdog.Members of the team have felt doubted this season, and perhaps their doubters had reason. Libby … [Read more...]
Sliding Into Place: Savannah Gibbs Fit Right In at State-Bound Hoover Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. GrantUsually, transferring from one high school to another in a different state before your senior year could entail a considerable adjustment.But not for Savannah Gibbs. She felt at home right away after she transferred from Panama City, Florida, to Hoover High School this summer. Her teammates on the Hoover Bucs’ volleyball team made the transition … [Read more...]
Natural Inspiration: Moss Rock Festival Features Programs and Products Celebrating Nature
By Emily Williams Nature and creativity will collide once again for the 12th annual Moss Rock Festival Nov. 4 and 5 at The Preserve in Hoover, adjacent to the Moss Rock Preserve.The festival will include booths manned by 100 exhibiting artists and artisans whose work is inspired by nature.One of those is Walt Stricklin of Hoover, whose approach to … [Read more...]
Turn It Up!: Homewood Dads Rock It out for Homewood Schools Foundation Fundraiser
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood City Schools Foundation will host its fourth annual fall band jam on Nov. 9 at Good People Brewing Company. The event is called “Grateful Dads” because the live entertainment is provided by two local bands that feature Homewood dads. The band 3 Legged Dog includes Homewood dads Danny Whitsett, Chris Hoke, Brian McCool, Bret … [Read more...]
The Life of Lots of Parties: For More than a Century, Ousler Sandwiches Have Starred at Special Occasions
By Donna Cornelius Bill and Becky Elmore and their daughter, LeAnn Wood, were still at their store, Ousler Sandwiches, when the front door opened. It was well past closing time, but the three greeted the woman who came in warmly. They all exchanged friendly chitchat and then hashed out how many sandwiches she’d need for a special occasion. When the customer left, all four … [Read more...]