By Ingrid Schnader Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills school systems will come together Sept. 25 for a program to educate parents about the issues their teenage daughters are facing today. “Calling All Parents: Keeping our Daughters Safe” will be held at the Junior League of Birmingham, 2212 20th Ave. S., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dale Wisely, who is a child and … [Read more...]
‘Heart and Effort’
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook had a few important holes to fill as the 2018 football season arrived, but the Spartans have managed to find new ways to be productive offensively. In the opener against Northridge on Aug. 24, the Spartans spread the carries around as they learn how to replace Harold Joiner, who graduated last spring. Starting running back AJ Gates was … [Read more...]
Recognized for Reading: Over the Mountain Schools Awarded Grants for Reading Improvement
By Ingrid Schnader Five Over the Mountain schools are among 50 schools in the state recognized for showing the most improvement in third-grade reading performance. The Alabama State Department of Education announced on Aug. 21 the 50 schools that showed the most improvement in third-grade reading performance in the state. Three of these schools are part of the Hoover City … [Read more...]
Never Forget!: OTM Cities Set Events to Remember 9/11
By William C. Singleton III It’s been 17 years since the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, and the Over the Mountain suburbs are doing their part to keep the memory and sacrifice of that day alive. Hoover and the cities of Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills collectively will hold Patriot Day observances on Sept. 11. Hoover will observe its Patriot Day ceremony … [Read more...]
Game Changer: Helmets Go High-Tech for MBHS Football Players
By Ingrid Schnader Amidst the controversy surrounding football and brain damage, Mountain Brook High School football coach Chris Yeager has gone forward and found something to help his players on the field. It all started when he realized that the inside of helmets that players had been using were losing their pliability. “It’s almost like a cardboard box,” he said. “It … [Read more...]