By Blake Ells The 2013 Homewood Patriots baseball team finished its season at 32-9, falling in the quarterfinals to eventual state champion Hartselle. Six players from that team continued their careers in college, Brian Browning among them. Though he got in some time in college ball, he had not emerged as a star and had just about given up on his dream to go pro. Then, on … [Read more...]
A Patch of Green: Community Members Push for Pocket Park in Downtown Homewood
By Sarah Kuper Ever since the Homewood City Council decided to move forward on a new public safety building in West Homewood, residents have been wondering what will happen to the current downtown facility. Now one group is ramping up support for turning the site into a public green space. “We already have a thriving commercial center. Now is the ideal moment to explore a … [Read more...]
Call Him ‘Coach’ Homewood: Alum Conner Rivers Racks Up Baseball Accolades in His Senior Collegiate Year
By Tyler Waldrep The cheers were deafening. Only moments before, Martin Methodist baseball coach Jody Evans had asked the kids at the baseball camp the school was hosting to make some noise for their favorite coach. As Evans worked his way down the line of coaches, he couldn’t help but grin. He knew all along the kids were going to pick Conner Rivers. “People are drawn to … [Read more...]
OTM School Systems Adapt to Growing Student Populations
By Emily Williams Across the Over the Mountain area, public school systems have been taking advantage of the summer season to make improvements on their facilities. Whether renovating existing structures or adding new ones, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills are making room to accommodate their growing student bodies and faculty. Homewood The Homewood City … [Read more...]
A Summer Well Spent: Student Ministries Spend Summer Break Serving Others at Home and Abroad
By Sarah Kuper For Over the Mountain students, summer break is the time for lake trips and summer camp. But many area teens add church-oriented service projects to that list. Internationally and locally, teens did everything from paint houses to host summer day camps for disadvantaged children. Hoover Youth Stay in State While Discovering a Whole New World Once a … [Read more...]