By Lee DavisThere was a time when John Mark Goodman absolutely hated running.As a young teenager in the Vestavia Hills school system, he participated in cross-country until deciding that enough was enough.“I reached the point where I didn’t like running at all,” he recalled. “So I gave it up to play basketball.”What a difference the years have made.Now a … [Read more...]
Viral Award: UAB Doctor Recognized for Work in Childhood Infectious Diseases
UAB’s Dr. David Kimberlin has been recognized with the 2016 Medical Award of Excellence from Ronald McDonald House Charities for his work in the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children.The award comes with a $100,000 grant, which will be given to Camp McDowell, according to a press release from the University of Alabama at … [Read more...]
Meet Me at The Met: New Sports Complex Retains The Met Name, Adds a Nod to Former Berry Coach
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...]