By Anne RuisiA new exhibition, “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume,” is a dazzling collection of iconic costumes worn by iconic Hollywood stars in live action Disney films on show at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The art show, which opened Feb. 17 and runs through Aug. 18, presents 70 costumes from the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California, … [Read more...]
Spain Park Reclaims Class 6A/7A State Bowling Crown
By Rubin E. GrantLuke Eaton wasn’t rolling strikes, so he switched bowling balls, changing to one with some venom.The switch worked wonders for the Spain Park senior.After rolling a 172 in the first round of the traditional bowling competition, Eaton rolled the top scores in the second and third rounds with a 244 and tournament-best 247, respectively, to earn … [Read more...]
Three-Peat: Hoover Sweeps Boys and Girls 7A State Indoor Track Titles for Third Straight Year
By Rubin E. GrantTaylor Canada was beginning to feel the effects of a long day at the Birmingham CrossPlex as the final event of the AHSAA Class 7A State Indoor Track and Field Championships approached.“I was so tired, my feet were hurting and I was sleepy,” said Canada, a junior Hoover sprinter. “But I wanted to go out and do my best.”Canada did just that, running … [Read more...]
Battle-Tested: Mountain Brook Boys Basketball Team Ready for Postseason
By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook boys basketball coach Tyler Davis wanted his team to be battle-tested once the postseason arrived, so he put together a demanding regular-season schedule for the Spartans.The postseason has arrived and now Davis, in his fourth season as the Spartans’ head coach, will discover whether the tough slate pays off with another trip to the Final … [Read more...]
Kerr’s Record-Setting Pole Vault Helps Mountain Brook Girls Earn State Indoor Title
By Rubin E. GrantIt didn’t take long for Mountain Brook junior Annie Kerr to become a record-setting pole vaulter.As a home schooler, Kerr competed in gymnastics. But when she began attending Mountain Brook Junior High in the eighth grade, she decided to give up gymnastics. The school’s track coach, Randy Stephens, suggested she take up pole vaulting.“I was kind of … [Read more...]