By Sarah Kuper There is only one place in the world where a couple can marry in Japan, take newlywed photos in Morocco and celebrate with fireworks in France – Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park. A Disney fan all her life, Mountain Brook native Tatum Clanton Kang was working in San Fransisco in computational media and game design when she met Kevin Kang. The two … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Catcher Stearns Was an Easy Choice for All-OTMJ
By Blake Ells After winning the region, Mountain Brook’s baseball team caught some of its stiffest competition of the season in the first round of the state playoffs and ended the season early with a loss to James Clemens of Madison. Despite that disappointment, catcher Clay Stearns was a near-unanimous selection to this year's All-Over the Mountain Team. "Hats off to James … [Read more...]
Low and Slow: Restaurateur Brings Texas BBQ to Mountain Brook – and Plans New Edgewood Eatery
By Donna CorneliusDebates about which state has the best barbecue can get heated in a hurry. But a Mountain Brook restaurant that opened in March puts forth a pretty tasty case for Texas.“In Alabama, barbecue is more focused on ribs and pork,” said Tom Sheffer, owner of Icehouse Texas BBQ on Culver Road. “In Kentucky, where I’m from, it’s more mutton and … [Read more...]
It’s Two in a Row as Mountain Brook Golfers Capture State Title
By Blake EllsMountain Brook shot a 13-under 275 in round two of the 80th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association State Golf Championships to finish 32 strokes under par with a team total 544, securing their second consecutive Class 7A boys title over rival Spain Park.The Jaguars were the last school not named Mountain Brook to win the title – … [Read more...]
Freedom from Addiction: OTM Mayors Band Together to Fight Opioid Abuse
By William C. Singleton III As a retired FBI agent, Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry has seen the fate of drug dealers who enter the criminal justice system. As general manager of a funeral home, Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer has seen the ultimate consequences of drug use. As a former fire marshal, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato has seen emergency paramedics respond to an … [Read more...]