By Emily Williams Twenty students from Vestavia Hills High School will be traveling to the nation's capital April 22-25 for the national We the People competition. The journey isn't new for the mock congressional hearing team's coach, Amy Maddox. This will be her 12th time seeing students to Washington, D.C., but she says it is always a trip she looks forward to. "I love the … [Read more...]
Just Around the Riverbend: Local Band of Students Releases First EP
By Emily Williams Over the Mountain locals Stanton Langley, Max Simon, Price Pewitt and Sims Ruffino may be young, but they are taking Birmingham's music scene by storm. With Langley at the mic with a guitar, Pewitt on bass, Simon on guitar and Ruffino taking over the drums, the boys make up the band Riverbend. Langley, Simon and Price are each in the ninth grade at Mountain … [Read more...]
Roll up the Welcome Mat: Area Animal Control Departments Working to Deter Cat, Snake and Coyote Population
By Sarah KuperThis time of year, fluffy baby ducklings and little baby bunnies are finding their way into ponds and backyards Over the Mountain. But local Animal Control officials are reminding community members to be aware of other wildlife emerging this time of year. Less adorable hatchlings like snakes, and less cuddly babies like coyotes are showing up in large … [Read more...]
All Shook Up: Creative Montessori Hosts Annual Elvis Ball
Birmingham got its groove on March 19 at the 2nd Annual Elvis Ball: Viva Las Vegas. Guests arrived at Old Car Heaven for a fun-filled event benefitting Creative Montessori School, a private school in Homewood that serves children ages 18 months to sixth grade using Montessori education techniques. Dressed in ‘70s bell bottoms and jumpsuits, guests enjoyed casino gaming, a … [Read more...]
Covington-Truitt
Emily Catherine Covington and Rustin Wesley Truitt were married Nov. 21 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.The 6 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Monsignor Paul Rohling and Father John McDonald. A reception followed at Windwood Equestrian. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis Covington Jr. of Birmingham. She is the granddaughter of … [Read more...]