By Rubin E. Grant In the book “Tales from Alabama Prep Football,” Buddy Anderson described his introduction to the Vestavia Hills-Berry football rivalry. “Vestavia opened in 1970 and most of the kids who came to Vestavia had been going to Berry,” Anderson recalled. “We opened the ’72 season against Berry and they had a good team. We had some players who had a choice that … [Read more...]
Erasing the Marks of Breast Cancer: Over the Mountain Dermatologist Offers Free Radiation Tattoo Removal
By Sarah KuperTattoo removal can be a long and expensive process to undo what seemed like a good decision at the time.But for women with tattoos from breast cancer radiation therapy, removing the marks is more a matter of getting back to feeling normal.In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama is offering free radiation tattoo … [Read more...]
7 Up: Spain Park’s Braxton Barker Follows in His Father’s Footsteps
By Blake Ells Hoover needed some late heroics to survive their cross-town rival on Sept. 15. They got it in the form of a play with 1:18 left on the clock. Quarterback Jalen Parker connected with Shedrick Jackson on a 25-yard touchdown to capture a victory over No. 6 Spain Park. Despite coming up short in the 24-27 game, Jaguars’ quarterback Braxton Barker rolled up big … [Read more...]
West Coast-Bound: Spartans Headed to Compete Against Runners from Around the Country
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook’s cross-country teams will travel to Portland, Oregon, on Sept. 30 to compete in the Nike Portland XC Invite. A trip to a far-away meet has become a tradition over the past two decades, with the team rotating years flying and bussing. This time they’ll be in a field of about 60 teams at one of the premier events in the country. “Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Victim of His Own Success: Bucs’ Chase Brown Looking for More Action
By Rubin E. Grant Senior cornerback Chase Brown hasn’t been missing in action for the Hoover Bucs this season. It’s just that little action has come his way. That’s what happens when you gain a reputation for being a topnotch pass defender. “Now I know exactly how Will Singleton felt,” Brown said, referring to his former secondary mate. “That’s the life of a lock-down … [Read more...]