By Donna Cornelius Loyal customers of Mountain Brook’s Western Market will see some new faces when the company opens its brand-new store in Lane Parke next week. But that’s not because workers at the old store in the Mountain Brook Shopping Center are being replaced. “All of our old employees will be here,” said Darwin Metcalf, Western’s president and chief operating … [Read more...]
Bells Tolled for Terrorism Victims During OTM Cities’ Patriot Day Ceremony
By Emily Williams Officials and residents gathered in front of Mountain Brook Fire Station 1 on the morning of Sept. 11 to remember the first responders, U.S. military and civilians lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After a wreath was laid on the portion of a beam from the World Trade Center that is displayed on the station’s lawn, a bell was rung for the lives lost: 60 … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The city of Mountain Brook will serve as the host for the 9/11 Remembrance and Patriot's Day Ceremony this Sunday. The annual event is held in conjunction with the city of Vestavia Hills and last year's host, Homewood. Rear Adm. John Natter of Hoover will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Natter served the U.S. Navy for 36 years before retiring and is currently an … [Read more...]
School-Related Issues Cited for Voters’ Ousting Two OTM Mayors
By William C. Singleton IIIEmotional, hot-button local issues toppled two Over the Mountain mayors during the recent municipal elections. A majority of voters in Hoover and Vestavia Hills came out to the polls and selected new mayors to guide their cities for the next four years. Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey was bounced by challenger Frank Brocato in his reelection bid. … [Read more...]
Bronze Mettle: Men’s Hall of Fame at Samford Honors Great Alabamians
By Lee Davis A vice president of the United States, a rocket scientist, a Supreme Court justice and a world-renowned botanist are all hanging out at Samford University. So are dozens of other prominent men with Alabama connections who contributed to the state, the nation and the world. They are members of the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame, where they are honored with a special … [Read more...]