By Sarah Kuper Before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in athletic and arthritic conditions, Tyler Marshall was a varsity athlete at Hoover High School. So he said he knows the pressures of high school sports, especially in Alabama. “I understand the scenario – it’s Johnny’s senior year, he is the team captain, his shoulder comes out of socket and all everyone … [Read more...]
Brand Name: Chestin Jones Expected to Lead Patriot Offense in 2016
By Lee DavisOne of the first things you notice about Homewood’s Chestin Jones is his unusual first name. “My father’s name is Chester,” Jones explained last week. “When I was born, they didn’t want to name me ‘Chester,’ but they wanted something similar. So they came up with ‘Chestin.’” If you see Jones on the football field, the first thing you might notice is his … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Girl Scout Raises Awareness about State Park Funding Amendment
By Sarah Kuper Maddie Hoaglund won’t be quite old enough to vote on Nov. 8, but she is doing her part to raise awareness about an amendment on the ballot. As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the high school senior is holding an event Sept. 24 at Oak Mountain State Park to highlight issues behind Amendment 2. The amendment concerns the reallocation of state park … [Read more...]
Best Show in Town: Cabaret-Style Benefit Raises Money, Awareness for Exceptional Foundation
By Sarah Kuper The Exceptional Foundation will host its third annual Dinnertainment event Sept. 9 at a private club in Mountain Brook. (For location details go to exceptionalfoundation.org). Tricia Kirk, executive director at the Exceptional Foundation, said she hopes the benefit raises funds but also gives attendees a glimpse of daily life at the Exceptional Foundation in … [Read more...]
Taking the Lead: City Officials Welcome Leadership Mountain Brook Class of 2016-17
By Emily Williams Mountain Brook city officials gathered at City Hall on Aug. 16 to welcome the 2016-17 class of Leadership Mountain Brook, a program offered to juniors and seniors at Mountain Brook High School that fosters leadership skills while exposing students to the inner-workings of a city government. The 20 students – 10 juniors and 10 seniors – will spend the year … [Read more...]