By Emily WilliamsAs former Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden stood next to a plaque bearing his name on the morning of Oct. 13, he joined a league of a very few men.The plaque is on a joint training facility recently constructed for Mountain Brookâs police and fire departments.The decision to name the facility the Mayor Terry Oden Police and Fire Training Facility … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The city of Mountain Brook will serve as the host for the 9/11 Remembrance and Patriot's Day Ceremony this Sunday. The annual event is held in conjunction with the city of Vestavia Hills and last year's host, Homewood. Rear Adm. John Natter of Hoover will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Natter served the U.S. Navy for 36 years before retiring and is currently an … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to Chief Zeke: Mountain Brook Fire Chief Retires After 22 Years
By Sarah KuperRobert Ezekiel, known as "Chief Zeke," has been the fire chief in Mountain Brook for 22 years. Now, he said, it is time to say, "Job done. Mission accomplished." Chief Zeke will be retiring at the end of the month from the job he said came as close to a dream job as could be had. He came to Mountain Brook after working with the Birmingham Fire Department … [Read more...]