By Mary Clare IngramPhotos by Jordan Wald and Courtesy BridgeWaysPauline Bray Fletcher opened Camp Fletcher in 1926, and now, a century later, the camp keeps her legacy at the forefront of their mission. Now operating under BridgeWays, the camp serves over 1,000 children and youth each year in Alabama. Fletcher, the first African … [Read more...]
Jamie Harris Reaches 250 Wins as Vestavia Hills Baseball Looks to the Future
By Loyd McIntosh Photos by Jordan WaldJamie Harris has always exemplified the standard of excellence of Vestavia Hills baseball first as a player, then as an assistant coach and now as the program’s head coach for the past 10 years. On April 30, Harris—a Vestavia Hills baseball lifer—reached a significant milestone.In the second game of the AHSAA Class … [Read more...]
SUPER SENIORS: These Class of 2026 seniors are set to change the world.
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan Wald John Lee Wimberly Vestavia Hills High SchoolHow long have you been involved in choir, and what did winning the Alabama Vocal Association District III Outstanding Choral Student and Pat Blackwell Music Education Award mean to you?I’ve been involved in choir throughout high school, but music has … [Read more...]
Strength in Friendship: Two friends turned business partners are working to make our community healthier
By June Mathews Photo by Jordan WaldSixteen years ago, Leigh Karagas and Paula Windle barely knew each other. They frequently heard each other’s names through mutual friends, and they were both members of the Junior League. Otherwise, they were about as familiar to each other as distant cousins at a family reunion. “I would hear her name and think, ‘Oh, Leigh … [Read more...]
Homewood Soccer Has Its Eyes On The Big Prize
By Loyd McIntoshThe Homewood boys soccer team ended the final week of the regular season as one of the hottest teams in 6A. As they head into the playoffs, the Patriots sport a 17-2-2 record and completely dominated their lackluster competition in 6A Area 9 play (more on that later). Currently ranked No. 2 in the state by the Alabama High School Coaches Poll (AHSCP), the … [Read more...]