By Lee Davis After helping lead Mountain Brook to the state 6A basketball championship in 2013-14, Alex Peters had a problem. Peters – a 6-8 forward – wanted to continue his career in college, but most major schools had overlooked him. “I had talked to some (NCAA) Division III schools, and Loyola of Chicago was interested, but that was about it,” he recalled, when contacted … [Read more...]
Championship Roles: Area Players Were Part of Tide, Gamecock Title Runs
By Lee Davis The University of Alabama’s 2015 national championship football team was packed with players who had Over the Mountain connections. A count of the official Crimson Tide football roster shows no fewer than eight players from area schools. While some – such as Hoover’s Marlon Humphrey and Michael Nysewander – had high profiles, others served in roles that garnered … [Read more...]
Leading in Literature
Leadership Mountain Brook Students Release Children’s Book By Emily Williams A group of students from Mountain Brook High School is saying, “Goodbye, moon,” and “Hello, Buttons.” The Leadership Mountain Brook class of 2016 has spent the past semester hard at work finishing the children’s book “Buttons Explores the Brook.” “It’s about a cat named Buttons who decides he wants … [Read more...]
Miss Dots: New Crestline Restaurant From Former Zoe’s CEO Already Has Regulars
By Sarah Kuper A nose for the restaurant business and a great cooking partner have made John Cassimus' latest restaurant venture a big success in Crestline and Tuscaloosa. Along with partners Tyre Stuckey and Leola Rogers (a.k.a. "Miss Dot"), Cassimus has created a new fast-casual dining opportunity for anyone interested in menu items such as fried chicken, collard greens, … [Read more...]
Last Call: Christopher Showhouse Prepares for Closing Weekend
By Emily Williams It may be the final weekend of Christopher Architecture and Interiors' first Showhouse at 3620 Ridgeview Lane in Mountain Brook, but the team isn't slowing down. The home will be open Jan. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Jan. 30 and 31 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Due to lack of onsite parking, a shuttle service has been organized to pick-up and drop-off guests at … [Read more...]