Skies were bright and blue as sunlight shined over the lawn of Mountain Brook’s City Hall on April 28 for the inaugural Citizen Appreciation Day. “I could not have asked for anything better,” said event organizer Heather Richards, in regards to the weather.Richards, Mountain Brook municipal court magistrate supervisor, said that the event served as an environment for … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Golfers Advance to Sectionals With Win over Spain Park
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook had a spectacular second day at the David Miller Memorial at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, led by a 66 from freshman phenom Gordon Sargent, cruising to a 19-shot victory over area foe Spain Park. Sargent’s score put him at four-under on the tournament and earned him the individual title. “They just went off on that second day,” said coach Alex … [Read more...]
‘Never, Never, Never Gets Old’: Mountain Brook Girls Claim Record 28th AHSAA State Tennis Title
By Rubin E. Grant The Mountain Brook girls’ winning state tennis championships has become one of the annual rites of spring, right alongside April showers, daylight saving time, proms and graduations. The Spartans won their second consecutive Class 7A title and their 28th Alabama High School Athletic Association crown last week at the Mobile Tennis Center. “It was so much … [Read more...]
Not Just Another Pretty Place: Decorators for ShowHouse Told to Come Up With Something Different
By Donna Cornelius Interior designer Perry Umphrey has been a part of the Decorators’ ShowHouse for almost two decades. “I participated for two years as a student and then did my own room for the first time in 2001,” Umphrey said. This year, he has a new role in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s annual fundraiser. He’s co-chairing the event with Molly Bee Bloetscher. The … [Read more...]
Shiny and New: 2018 Parade of Homes Showcases New Houses in Area Communities
By Emily Williams Whether you are a first-time home buyer or moving on to a larger or smaller home, the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builder’s 2018 Parade of Homes will have something to pique your interest. The annual event will be held over two weekends, April 27-29 and May 4-6, offering tours of more than 90 newly built houses throughout the greater Birmingham … [Read more...]