By Sarah Kuper Julia Meyers said that if her brother Paul was alive to see the fundraising work their family is doing, he would have a thing or two to say about it. "He was so creative, so I'm sure he might be a little critical of the way we do things," she laughed, "but more than anything I think he would be proud of the way his friends and family are coming together to … [Read more...]
Beach Time: Vestavia Hills Photographer Looking Forward to Art in the Hills
By Emily Williams Vestavia Hills photographer George Elliott yearns to bring the beach to Birmingham for the third annual Art in the Hills festival. For Elliott, his coastal photos, in particular, are his visions of what he calls "beach time," the process of getting away from the daily grind of the city to relax near surf and sand. "When I take a photo of a landscape, I want … [Read more...]
Spring Upward: Rebel Star Compton Was Part of Mission Team to Honduras
By Lee DavisJessica Compton could have done a lot of things over spring break. The Vestavia Hills senior might have gone to the beach or to a lake. Or she could have stayed home and enjoyed playing endless hours of pick-up basketball games at the local gym. She could have earned some extra spending money by taking a part-time job. Instead, Compton, along with a group … [Read more...]
Break Point: Jaguars Confident for Stretch Run
By Lee DavisAlmost all high school students get excited about spring break. But the Spain Park boys soccer team might be just as excited about going back to school. That's because as the break arrived, the Jaguars were playing their best soccer of the season. Spain Park entered the vacation period with an impressive 4-1 win over cross-town rival Hoover. The victory … [Read more...]
Irons Men: Oak Mountain off to Strong Start
By Lee DavisWhen Derek Irons came to Oak Mountain as head baseball coach after a highly successful stint at Class 4A’s Charles Henderson of Troy, he realized he was moving from the frying pan to the proverbial fire. “There’s no question that the best high school baseball in Alabama is played in metro Birmingham,” said Irons – who won 221 games and two state … [Read more...]