Mr. and Mrs. John Dwight Spence Jr. of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Nicole Spence, to Steven Ray Crain, son of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Ray Crain of Hoover. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Harold Otis Knight Sr. and Mrs. Jeanell Grogan Knight of Vestavia Hills and Ret. Col. and Mrs. John Dwight Spence Sr. of Hoover. Miss Spence is … [Read more...]
Oak Mountain Graduate to Compete for Miss Alabama Title
Oak Mountain High School graduate Brooklyn Holt recently was crowned Miss Smiths Station 2016. The Auburn University student and majorette now has the opportunity to compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant in June. Holt is the founder of “Raise Your Voice for Children,” a concert series in which she travels and partners with other musicians to raise money for the Children’s … [Read more...]
New Survey Will Gauge LGBTQ Needs
A new survey will gauge the needs and interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning community in the Birmingham area. The B-Heard survey, which is presented through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and the UAB School of Public Health, is the first of its kind in the area and is aimed at Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, … [Read more...]
Rebel Cause: Vestavia Stuns Hoover With Late Victory
By Lee Davis Buddy Anderson is the winningest coach in the history of Alabama high school football. And while Anderson probably wouldn’t admit it, he’s probably never had a sweeter victory than the one his Vestavia Hills Rebels earned last Friday night. A late touchdown by Walker Minor gave Vestavia a 20-13 upset of defending three-time state champion Hoover at the Rebels’ … [Read more...]
Local Style: The New Grand Bohemian Hotel Caters to the Community
By Emily Williams The new Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook is not just a place to stay or host events; it’s designed to be a cultural experience in and of itself. The hotel, which is preparing for its grand opening in Lane Park on Oct. 23, includes an art gallery, cooking school, wine-blending service and spa in addition to the traditional event venues, restaurant and bar, … [Read more...]