By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorHoover City Schools Superintendent Andy Craig recently gave a standing-room-only crowd a glimpse of a proposed rezoning plan that impacts children – and their families – in most of the system’s elementary schools. Though Craig said that the plan is still being developed, he told more than 100 people attending the Aug. 4 … [Read more...]
Crestline Rocks Seeking Talent
The deadline for the first round of a talent search for a musical fundraiser in Mountain Brook wraps up today at noon.Performers are battling it out in an online competition to earn a spot in the Crestline Rocks line-up, which will be held Sept. 27.Those interested in auditioning for Crestline Rocks must submit applications and a YouTube video by noon on Aug. 15.The … [Read more...]
Good Kids, Bad Choices
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor When friends from her Sunday School class knocked on the door of her Vestavia Hills home in the middle of the day last spring, Beverly Mims said she knew something was wrong.“I had felt uneasy that morning, like something was off. My heart skipped a beat when I heard them at the door,” Mims said. “They had my husband, … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Cancels Municipal Election
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorResidents in Mountain Brook have avoided a municipal election for the second time in a row but will still see new faces on the City Council dais this November.Last week, the Mountain Brook City Council declared Alice B. Womack as the new council representative for Place 1 and Lloyd C. Shelton as the council … [Read more...]
Hoover Met Could Host UA Baseball Games
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe city of Hoover is negotiating with the University of Alabama to play baseball games at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium next year.Hoover city officials confirmed they were discussing the possibilities with the University of Alabama but would not provide further details.“It’s currently under negotiations, and I … [Read more...]