By Lee Davis Buddy Anderson is the winningest coach in the history of Alabama high school football. And while Anderson probably wouldn’t admit it, he’s probably never had a sweeter victory than the one his Vestavia Hills Rebels earned last Friday night. A late touchdown by Walker Minor gave Vestavia a 20-13 upset of defending three-time state champion Hoover at the Rebels’ … [Read more...]
Marching to His Own Beat: Gary Asher’s Wild World of Drumming
By Kaitlin Candelaria Gary Asher has been in a love affair with the drum for more than 30 years. As a Las Vegas-transplant growing up in Homewood, Asher described himself as shy. When he joined the band at Homewood High School in the late 1970’s, the band director pushed him to play trumpet. However, Asher chose the drums because his father had played them. “My now … [Read more...]
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer Speaks to Chamber
By Kaitlin CandelariaHoover merchants gathered Oct. 15 to hear U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer speak at the monthly chamber of commerce meeting at the Hyatt Regency-Wynfrey Hotel. Palmer was elected as the representative for Alabama’s sixth congressional district in 2014. He is a Hoover resident. Palmer spoke at length about his work in Congress. He sits on the budget … [Read more...]
And Howze! Ex-Hoover Star Looking Forward to New Season With Hammers
By Lee Davis Ever since he was a second-grader at St. Rose of Lima Academy, Norris Howze has loved to play soccer. Howze was a standout in the sport at Hoover High School and had an outstanding career at UAB. Now his greatest soccer milestone is straight ahead. Howze is a defensive midfielder for the Birmingham Hammers, which will begin play as a member of the National … [Read more...]
Best Efforts: Spain Park Center Aims for Title
By Lee Davis It’s not fair, but even the best offensive centers in football labor in anonymity compared to quarterbacks, running backs and receivers. Spain Park senior center Grey Best got a much-deserved moment of fame during the Jaguars’ epic 17-0 upset of arch-rival Hoover on Oct. 1. With the game scoreless in the final minutes of the first half, Spain Park had marched to … [Read more...]