By Sarah KuperThe Bromberg name in Birmingham is synonymous with fine jewelry and high standards. Now, the Bromberg name has been recognized by the National Retail Federation, as company President Ricky Bromberg was named a top five finalist for America's Retail Champion Award. Bromberg has served on the Alabama Retail Association board since 2006 and as a member of … [Read more...]
Hoover School Rezoning Delayed for a Year to Allow Study
By William C. Singleton III Hoover students expecting to attend new city schools as a result of the latest district rezoning plan will have to wait at least another year. Implementation of the city school system’s rezoning plan has been put off until the 2017-2018 school year at the earliest, the district’s superintendent said. U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala recently … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Meredith Hornsby, One Mom Shares Insight on Being a Special Needs Parent
By Meredith Hornsby Being a special needs parent is a journey no one ever expects to take. It can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating – and wonderful. My daughter, Caroline, has cerebral palsy, and I’ve learned so many things since we began this adventure when she was born 4½ years ago. Life Isn’t Over When a child first receives a difficult diagnosis, it’s easy to … [Read more...]
Berry May Become Rebel Territory: Some Buccaneers Dread Turning Their Alma Mater Over to Rivals
By Sarah Kuper High school rivalries are no trivial matter, especially when it comes to Over the Mountain school districts. For some OTM residents, no rivalry is more dynamic than Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills. That's why some Hoover school system graduates are struggling with the recent announcement that the Vestavia Hills school system plans to buy the former W.A. Berry High … [Read more...]
The Smelly Ladybug: Hoover Student Seals Spot at International Intel Science Fair
By Emily Williams Returning from a trip to "the happiest place on earth" sparked an idea in the mind of Hoover High School student Rowen ElQishawi that is taking her to the International Intel Science Fair in Phoenix this month. While frolicking through Orlando's Walt Disney World, ElQishawi had no idea that an infestation of ladybugs would greet her when she returned … [Read more...]