By Emily Williams Officials and residents gathered in front of Mountain Brook Fire Station 1 on the morning of Sept. 11 to remember the first responders, U.S. military and civilians lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After a wreath was laid on the portion of a beam from the World Trade Center that is displayed on the station’s lawn, a bell was rung for the lives lost: 60 … [Read more...]
Mid-Term Exams: Maybe Not Great, but Plenty of Good
By Lee Davis It seems incredible to believe, but we crossed the midpoint of the 2016 high school football regular season last week. While none of the eight Over the Mountain teams have made it through mid-September with a perfect record, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that at least three have a chance for memorable years. Here is a quick look at where they … [Read more...]
Leaders of Tomorrow: YLF Accepts Applications For 2016-17 Class
By Emily Williams Sophomores and juniors in the Jefferson County area have the opportunity to get out of their school systems and interact with peers and professionals throughout the greater Birmingham area when they apply for the Youth Leadership Forum. The program is an outgrowth of Leadership Birmingham and seeks to promote community awareness and foster leadership skills … [Read more...]
Juliano-Laney
Carrie Jacqueline Juliano and Randall “Brett” Laney were married May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Father Gerald Holloway and Monsignor Michael Sexton officiated the ceremony. The couple was presented with a papal blessing from Pope Francis at the conclusion of the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Paul Juliano of Mountain Brook. She is the … [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...]