By William C. Singleton IIIThe planned $80 million sports complex has a new name. In fact, it has two.The overall facility will be called the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. The 155,000-square-foot indoor multiple-purpose center will be called The Finley Center, after the late Bob Finley, a Berry High School football coach.The complex will include the indoor center … [Read more...]
Two for the Blue: Bucs, Lions Stay Alive as Others Fall
By Lee DavisThe date of Nov. 4, 2016, may never live in infamy, but for four Over the Mountain football programs, it was certainly a night not to remember.On that cool night, highly regarded Spain Park and Mountain Brook, along with dark horse Oak Mountain, were all defeated in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. Homewood met a similar fate in Class 6A. Seldom in … [Read more...]
Thank You…Much Later
By Sue MurphySupermarket magazine displays create a gauntlet of anxiety. I’m not talking about dodging the gory details of the Branjelina breakup. I mean negotiating the dueling covers of Harmonious Household and Perfect Life Monthly that showcase the picture-perfect Thanksgiving. You know what I’m talking about. The table is set with quaintly mismatched china and … [Read more...]
Patriotic Rout: Homewood Sweeps Boys and Girls Class 6A Championships
By Lee DavisThe state Class 6A cross-country meet took place in Oakville, but the event certainly looked as if it took place in Homewood.The Patriots swept to championships in both the boys and girls competitions, marking the fifth consecutive boys title for Homewood.Homewood’s boys totaled 55 points to easily outdistance runner-up Cullman’s 72 total. Helena … [Read more...]
Active Duty: MOAA Veteran of the Year Continues Supporting Troops in Retirement
By Emily Williams Before Charlie Marvin’s two tours in Vietnam, before he married his wife, Pat, and had a daughter and a son, before he was shot in battle, before his three Distinguished Flying Crosses and before he devoted his retirement to supporting the troops through the Military Officers Association of America, Marvin was simply a Texan. H Though he is quick to shrug at … [Read more...]