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Cavalier Attitude

August 10, 2010

  By Lee Davis Journal Sports WriterSome people could call Chris Musso a miracle worker, but that might be an exaggeration.What’s true, however, is that Musso – entering his third year as the head coach of the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers – may have done the best job of rebuilding a football program of any Metro Birmingham coach in recent years.Carroll had an … [Read more...]

Aug. 12 What do you think?

August 10, 2010

The Journal asked four handymen what they consider the hardest do-it-yourself projects and why. Here's what they said. Agree or disagree with them or have a home renovation horror or success story, scroll down below to share it with us. … [Read more...]

Kick-Start

July 28, 2010

High School Kickers Have Come A Long WayIn the next few weeks, I will talk to a lot of high school football coaches about their team’s prospects for 2010. Some will express concern about their squad’s youth and inexperience. Others will admit they’re worried about a lack of depth at certain positions. All will be cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season.Very few … [Read more...]

LET ‘EM RIP

July 28, 2010

By Sue MurphyOK kids, I know what you're thinking. You've barely gotten your swimsuits wet and the stores are stacked with Back to School supplies. Pen, pencils, glue sticks, spiral notebooks. The sun is still shining on the pool deck and already your backpack weighs heavily upon your shoulders.Summer is too short. That's true. But, in a quiet sort of way you might … [Read more...]

July 15: What do you think?

July 16, 2010

The Over the Mountain Journal asked these residents what their favorite thing about summer was when they were kids. Here are their answers. Fill out the form below and tell us yours.   … [Read more...]

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