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Mountain Brook’s Trendon Watford State Rebound Leader

January 30, 2019

When the Spartans basketball team defeated Hewitt-Trussville 63-39 on Jan. 5, Mountain Brook's Tendon Watford's last rebound of the night made him the AHSAA all-time rebound leader.Watford, a 6-foot-9 senior, had 1,821 rebounds following that win, and he added another 12 rebounds in thee Spartans' win over Memphis East to give him 1,833 rebounds for the season. He also has … [Read more...]

Big Spoon Creamery Gears Up For Grand Opening of Homewood Location

January 30, 2019

The Homewood location for Big Spoon Creamery will have its grand opening on Fri., Feb. 1 at noon. The creamery is at 929 Oxmoor Road.As we previously reported, owners Ryan and Geri-Martha O'Hara will continue making the ice cream at the Avondale location. The Homewood location will have the same menu as the shop in Avondale, with the exception of each shop's exclusive … [Read more...]

WATCH: Participants Dive into Near-Freezing Water at Ninth Annual Pelham Polar Plunge

January 28, 2019

Participants of the ninth annual Pelham Polar Plunge came to Oak Mountain Saturday morning — some dressed in costumes — to support Special Olympics and to help raise awareness about the Inclusion Revolution.At the time of the plunge, the temperature outside was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. That didn't stop plungers from running full speed toward the water. After giving one of the … [Read more...]

Emmet O’Neal Hosts Annual Burns Night Celebrating Scotland’s National Poet

January 28, 2019

A festive evening of dining, music and poetry was had by all as Emmet O'Neal Library hosted a Burns Night celebration. Tartan-clad guests gathered were welcomed to the venue by bagpipers to celebrate Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, and the country's proud literary history. A grand Scottish feast commenced with a Selkirk Grace, which has been attributed to … [Read more...]

Vestavia Hills Bowling Wins Boys’ First Title

January 25, 2019

Vestavia Hills boys bowling won the team's first state title Friday, defeating East Limestone by 35 pins.The Rebels totaled a 1,538 and the Pirates had a 1,503 final score. The finals closed out the most competitive State Bowling Championship in its four-year history.The Rebels used a balanced team effort led by Beau Reed, Boris Lu and Cameron Monistere, according to a … [Read more...]

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