By Emily Williams In his annual State of the City address, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer took to the podium and presented not only the successes of the past year, but the progress he expects those successes to build and how they fit into his bigger picture for the city. “My message to you this afternoon is designed to talk about the past year,” “How did we do? But the message … [Read more...]
Patriots’ Padgett Wants to Walk in Dad’s Footsteps
By Rubin E. Grant Logan Padgett spends as much time with his dad as he can. That’s because Homewood’s 6-foot-6-inch junior forward wants to follow in his dad, Scott Padgett’s, footsteps and become a college basketball player. Scott Padgett played college basketball at Kentucky from 1995 to ‘99, helping the Wildcats win the 1998 NCAA championship. He was a first-round draft … [Read more...]
A Hero for Homewood: Wil Drake’s Brioche Doughnuts Hit the Sweet Spot
By Donna CorneliusLooking for a sweet treat? You can’t go wrong holding out for a Hero – as in Hero Doughnuts.After launching his brioche doughnuts at pop-ups and at the Market at Pepper Place, chef Wil Drake now has a storefront in Homewood. Hero Doughnuts is at 3027 Central Ave., right behind Nabeel’s Café and Market. The store opened last year on Halloween.You’ll … [Read more...]
Spartans Gann Leads All-OTM Volleyball Team
By Blake EllsWhen the volleyball season began, Libby Grace Gann was tasked with a tall order. She was the only senior on a team with a new coach and just one junior to complement her experience.Former coach Haven O’Quinn left Mountain Brook High for Birmingham-Southern College after leading the squad to three straight state championships. Just before the season … [Read more...]
Scoring Machine: Wannemuehler Etches Name in John Carroll’s Girls Basketball Record Book
By Rubin E. GrantThe John Carroll Catholic girls head basketball coach position has resembled a revolving door the past four seasons.Since Bryan Burgess completed a five-year run at the helm from 2009 to 2014, the Cavaliers have started each succeeding season with a new head coach.Throughout the coaching carousel, the Cavaliers have had one constant on the … [Read more...]