By Lee Davis For a short time in 2014, Hoover looked to be an average football team. The Bucs lost to an excellent Miami Central team in their season opener. It got even worse the next week when Colquitt County – coached by former Hoover coach Rush Propst – dominated the Bucs 35-14. Was this the end of Hoover’s long reign as the kingpin of high school football in … [Read more...]
Lesson Learned: Spain Park Hopes to Return to Playoffs
By Lee Davis Spain Park probably learned an important lesson about how difficult life can be in Class 7A’s Region 3 last season. “I’m not an expert on the history of high school football in Alabama,” said Shawn Raney the Jaguars’ head coach. “But I couldn’t imagine a team beating Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills in the same season and not making the playoffs. That’s exactly … [Read more...]
Ashley By Design: Hoover Woman Designs Clothing and Advocates for Women With Down Syndrome
By Emily Williams In June 2012, a dream came true for Hoover resident Ashley DeRamus and her mother and business partner Connie DeRamus. At the National Down Syndrome Congress’ annual convention in Denver, Colorado, the creation of Ashley’s clothing line, Ashley by Design, was announced. Ashley has Down syndrome, an aspect of her life that she says does little to confine … [Read more...]
Mike’s Message: Royer Brings Laughter, Tears to Hoover Chamber Luncheon
By Kaitlin Candelaria Mike Royer brought on laughter and tears at this month’s Hoover Chamber Luncheon, at which he was the featured speaker. Royer, a prolific Birmingham newscaster, left his position at NBC 13 in June. He is now honoring the six-month no-compete clause of his contract, during which he is fulfilling speaking engagements. Although Royer has said not to rule … [Read more...]
Keep Your Eye on the Ball: New Business Helps Athletes See Better
By Lee DavisGood eyesight has played a major role in careers of famous athletes.Baseball legend Babe Ruth’s vision allegedly was so good that he could read the label of a 78 RPM record while it was revolving on a phonograph player. Ted Williams, the last major leaguer to complete a regular season with a batting average higher than .400, claimed that he could follow the … [Read more...]