By Rubin E. Grant Several years ago, James Wilhoit was watching a video on Instagram when young kicker Will Reichard caught his eye. “I thought he was the best ball striker for a boy that age I’d ever seen,” Wilhoit said. “I contacted him and told him that he’s got talent and I would like to work with him.” Reichard was in the sixth grade at the time and made the trip to … [Read more...]
‘Driven by Hope’: Southern Research Launches Change Campaign
By Ingrid Schnader On Sept. 10, Southern Research launched its “Change Campaign” — an opportunity to build awareness and raise funds for cancer, green chemistry and neuroscience research. “Our passion at Southern Research is driven by hope: hope for a cure, for a cleaner, greener Earth and for lives to be changed – and ultimately saved,” said Art Tipton, Southern Research … [Read more...]
King Settles Into Leadership Role for Hoover Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. Grant Amiyah King has finally arrived. The senior setter is wasting no time making her presence felt on the Hoover varsity volleyball team. She has become the Bucs’ unquestioned leader. “She has a lot of experience, but this is a new role for her,” Hoover coach Chris Camper said. “She has bided her time. This is the first year she’s been the primary starter at … [Read more...]
Bluff Park Art Association Welcomes 38 New Artists for 2018 Show
Artists from 10 states, including as far away as Nevada, will come together Oct. 6 at the Bluff Park Community Center for the 55th Annual Bluff Park Art Show. The free event, hosted each year by the Bluff Park Art Association, will feature about 150 artists, including 38 first-time participants. “We’re very excited to have several new artists participating in this … [Read more...]
Battling Back: Ben Abercrombie Keeping the Faith as he Recovers From Spinal Injury
By Rubin E. Grant As Hoover was preparing for its big football game against Thompson two weeks ago, former Buc Ben Abercrombie was back in the hospital. Abercrombie was planning to go to the game, as he had the Bucs’ opener against Pinson Valley, but he couldn’t because of an infection related to his spinal injury. It’s been a year since Abercrombie sustained a paralyzing … [Read more...]