The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs is launching the inaugural Bell Center 5K and Children’s Run, helping fill the fundraising and community outreach void left after The Mercedes-Benz Marathon was retired last year.The new run, presented by Daniel Corp. with Trak Shak also sponsoring, will take place March 16.The center, which provides early intervention … [Read more...]
Sweets for your Sweeties: Local Sweets Shops Offer Special Preparations for Valentine’s Day
By Susan SwaglerShow some love to those you care about and to local women-owned businesses this Valentine’s Day with artisanal chocolate of all kinds. We spoke to three women, Kathy D’Agostino, above, Geri-Martha O’Hara, above right, and Susan Notter, right, all known for their bespoke sweets about what they’re offering right now.Elizabeth Moore ChocolatesPastry … [Read more...]
Hoover’s Blackledge Uses Change of Pace to Win MLK Indoor Race
By Rubin E. GrantHoover senior McKenzie Blackledge had to change her strategy during the 800 meters in the Martin Luther King Indoor Track Classic on Jan. 15 at the Birmingham CrossPlex.“I usually run from the front because I’m more of a sprinter,” Blackledge said. “But I fell behind the frontrunner and had to chase her down the last 100 meters. “It was change … [Read more...]
Getting Buckets: Rebels’ Gordon Has Developed Into a Prolific Scorer
By Rubin E. GrantSarah Gordon laughed when she heard the tongue-in-cheek question: Who’s the better shooter, you or Caitlin Clark?“Definitely Caitlin Clark,” Gordon responded with a giggle and no hesitation.Gordon might not be in the same class with Clark, Iowa’s 6-0 star who’s on pace to become the all-time leading career shooter in NCAA basketball, women’s or … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook’s Parant Earns Coveted Gatorade Volleyball Award
By Rubin E. GrantHannah Parant has wanted to receive one award in particular throughout her high school volleyball career.Earlier this month, the Mountain Brook senior attained it. Parant was selected the 2023 Gatorade Alabama Volleyball Player of the Year.“My whole high school career I have worked towards this award and have always kept it in mind,” Parant said. “I … [Read more...]