By Donna Cornelius Carey Thomasson thinks there’s no reason to stress out about dinner. And maybe that’s the reason the name of her popular Crestline Village business ends with a period and not an exclamation mark. “It’s just dinner – don’t freak out,” said Thomasson, chef and co-owner of Dinner. She and her husband, Dan Thomasson, opened their food-to-go eatery in May 2016. … [Read more...]
Funding the Fight: OTM Schools Host Community Events for Cancer Research
By Emily Williams As the end of the school year fast approaches, springtime in many Alabama schools is not only devoted to fitting in those last-minute lessons and preparing for final tests and exams. It also is a final chance for students to band together and give back to the community. According to the American Cancer Society of Alabama, approximately 80 schools, … [Read more...]
On the Banks of Shades Creek: Mountain Brook and Homewood Plan Joint Celebration of Area Waterway
By Sarah Kuper The city of Mountain Brook prides itself on its Tree City USA designation, but this April, community leaders are celebrating and showcasing another one of the area’s natural wonders – Shades Creek. The inaugural Shades Creek Fest is April 7 at Jemison Park. City officials and local nature enthusiasts from Mountain Brook and Homewood are inviting the public to … [Read more...]
Coyotes, Foxes and Other Woodland Neighbors Are Coming Too Close for Comfort in Some OTM Areas
By William C. Singleton III Living with the woods as your backyard is a luxury many Over the Mountain residents enjoy. But this close-up view of nature includes close encounters with wildlife. It’s not unusual to find coyotes, foxes, raccoons and other wildlife romping through residential backyards and neighborhoods. But being close to nature can mean problems, … [Read more...]
Spartan’s McMillan Watford Top Vote-getters in Coaches Poll
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook alumnus Bucky McMillan changed the culture at his alma mater. Under his tutelage, the Spartans have now won four state basketball championships in the past six seasons. It continued with a 73-49 victory over McGill-Toolen in this season’s title game. The win capped a 33-4 season for the Spartans, and the game was never close. By the end of … [Read more...]