By Lee DavisAs Buddy Anderson enters his 39th season as head football coach of the Vestavia Hills Rebels, he’s become accustomed to the media questions about his possible retirement date. His answer to the question now is similar to what it was 10 years ago, and probably what it will be 10 years in the future, assuming Anderson still is coaching. “Coaching is what God … [Read more...]
Heavy Lifting: Zoo Offers Guests a Chance to Pump up Next to Pachyderms
By Emily WilliamsThe Birmingham Zoo’s newest event sheds light on a little-known fact: even the world’s largest mammal has to find time to work out. According to Laura Schillinger, zoological manager for the Trails of Africa, the three African elephants who call Birmingham home start each day by working out. “Exercise is a big part of their day,” Schillinger said. “We … [Read more...]
Opening Volley: Mountain Brook Aims for Third Straight 7A Title
By Lee Davis After winning two consecutive Class 7A state volleyball championships, the Mountain Brook Lady Spartans might be automatically favored to earn their third consecutive blue trophy. But taking the prize might not be quite that simple. Yes, Mountain Brook was imposing last season, posting a 57-6 record climaxed by a sweep of McGill-Toolen to win a second straight … [Read more...]
The New Face of the Bully: Over the Mountain Schools Prepare Students and Parents to Deal With Modern Bullying
By Sarah Kuper This month, nearly 4,000 elementary, middle and high school children will walk through the doors of Homewood’s five public schools. With the new school year comes adjustments and challenges, but according to Homewood city school officials, one challenge is the same every year. Bullying is an age-old dilemma from which no school is exempt. But Homewood schools’ … [Read more...]
Ten Days to Dine Out: Birmingham Restaurant Week Showcases City’s Food with Special Deals, Events
By Donna Cornelius Dining out is fun, especially in the metro Birmingham area. There are new restaurants to try, old favorites to revisit and menus that range from hamburgers and fries, to French, to farm-to-table. In recent years, the city’s culinary culture has been like Chef Emeril Lagasse’s concoctions: kicked up a notch. Last year, Birmingham had the top spot on Zagat’s … [Read more...]