By Blake EllsMountain Brook is the only high school volleyball team in Alabama to win the state championship since Class 7A was created. But, despite its three straight wins, the team heads into the state championship this week as the second seed and a bit of an underdog.Members of the team have felt doubted this season, and perhaps their doubters had reason. Libby … [Read more...]
The Life of Lots of Parties: For More than a Century, Ousler Sandwiches Have Starred at Special Occasions
By Donna Cornelius Bill and Becky Elmore and their daughter, LeAnn Wood, were still at their store, Ousler Sandwiches, when the front door opened. It was well past closing time, but the three greeted the woman who came in warmly. They all exchanged friendly chitchat and then hashed out how many sandwiches she’d need for a special occasion. When the customer left, all four … [Read more...]
Crossing the Country: Mountain Brook Runners Compete in Oregon to Prepare for Sectionals
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook Cross Country trekked to the Nike Portland XC Invite in late September and earned a 10th place finish among boys’ teams and a 13th place finish among girls’ teams. More than 6,000 runners from across the country competed in the prestigious meet. Sophomore Amanda Jones topped all of her competition in the sophomore girls race, a promising sign for … [Read more...]
A Place In History: New Mountain Brook Police and Fire Training Facility Named for Former Mayor Terry Oden
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 Brook’s police and fire departments.The decision to name the facility the Mayor Terry Oden Police and Fire Training Facility … [Read more...]
OTM Businesses Being Honored With Retailer Awards During Luncheon
By Sam Prickett The Alabama Retail Association will honor 20 Alabama businesses –including several Over the Mountain businesses – during its 2017 Alabama Retail Day luncheon on Oct. 17. These retailers were selected by a panel of judges “representing the media, chambers of commerce, retail developers, former Retailers of the Year and the academic community,” according to a … [Read more...]