120-Acre Development Near the Hoover Met Would Draw Events and Feed the Economy By William C. Singleton III The proposed $70 million Hoover Sports Complex won’t be nearly as grand as the “Wide World of Sports” complex at Disney World in Orlando.But the idea of attracting youth sporting events and teams nationwide like Disney does with its sports complex has city, … [Read more...]
Hooking With Heart
Heart of Dixie Rug Bees Will Display Handmade Rugs at Southern Voices FestivalA group of hookers meets every Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi. It isn't what it sounds like; these women are rug hookers. Rug hooking is a craft and an art form in which rugs are made by pulling yarn or other fabrics through a stiff woven base such as burlap or … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Artists Annual Show Set for Feb. 6
More than 40 artists are set to exhibit their work during the Riverchase Loves Artists Art Show Feb. 6 at the Riverchase Country Club. “This 10th anniversary show promises to be one of our best shows ever,” said Lynne Cooper, art show chair. “We have many of our favorite artists returning and several new artists; there will be something for everyone. If you love art, you will … [Read more...]
Crowd Noise: Jaguar-Spartans Confrontation Had Big-Time Atmosphere
By Lee Davis Spain Park and Mountain Brook weren't playing for a state, regional or even an area basketball championship last Friday night. But a casual spectator would never have known it based on the intensity of the fans in the stands and the quality of the play on the court. The home-standing Jaguars defeated the Spartans 77-65 in a Class 7A Area 6 battle that actually … [Read more...]
Young Life: Freshman Wrestlers Help Lead Spain Park
By Lee Davis Most high school freshmen spend much of the school year finding their way through the hallways and counting the days until they get their learner's driving permit.That's not the case for Spain Park wrestlers Jack Rivers and Gavin Pudlick. As freshmen, Rivers and Pudlick already are the leaders of a young Jaguar team composed of only … [Read more...]