By Emily Williams While choosing their classes for this fall, Vestavia Hills High School students were given the chance to apply for a brand new program: the City Youth Connection, an initiative of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce that pairs students with local businesses to give them business skills firsthand. According to chamber Executive Director Karen Odle, the … [Read more...]
Soccer Blast: Area Teams Dominate State Tourney Again
By Lee Davis It was pretty much business as usual at John Hunt Park in Huntsville last weekend. That’s because no fewer than three Over the Mountain teams claimed state soccer championships, two others earned runner-up spots, and still others capped outstanding seasons. Oak Mountain’s boys team won their third consecutive Class 7A crown with a close win over Davidson, while … [Read more...]
Two Tickets to Paradise: Hoover Sweeps Vestavia to Reach Class 7A Finals
By Lee Davis The year 2008 was magical for Hoover baseball, as then-Bucs coach Rick Davis guided his team to its first state championship since old Berry High School turned the trick in 1981. In the decade that followed, Hoover struggled through a long period of post-season disappointment. But the proverbial worm finally turned last weekend. The Bucs swept two games from … [Read more...]
Come Play!: Plenty is Happening This Summer in the Magic City
By Lynn Grisard Fullman Summertime. Ah, summertime! The living definitely is easy. The days are (mostly) sunny. The pace is slower. The possibilities are as abundant as thestars in the night sky. In Birmingham this summer, you will find festivals and special events of all sorts. “This is a great summer to stay right here in Birmingham,” said Dilcy Windham Hilley, … [Read more...]
Championship Runs: Eagles Claim Third Soccer Title, Lady Rebels Lose, Lions Split, ISS Takes Crown
By Lee Davis The Over the Mountain area once again showed its strength on the soccer field this past weekend as no fewer than three teams won state titles and two others were runners-up in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Championships, played at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. Oak Mountain claimed its third consecutive Class 7A crown with a pressure-packed 2-1 … [Read more...]