By Rubin E. GrantHoover Police Chief Nick Derzis went to Mexico last month, but it was no vacation.On Sept. 11, Derzis accompanied a delegation of 12 law enforcement leaders from across Alabama on a 72-hour covert trip to Mexico to get a firsthand look at the drug trade.The delegation was briefed in Mexico City at the highest levels and visited the State of Sinaloa, … [Read more...]
Getting Her Kicks In: Katie Crim Makes History as Homewood’s First Female Varsity Football Player
By Rubin E. GrantEddie and Michelle Crim have been attending Homewood football games for a number of years to support their three daughters, but this year it’s different.Instead of watching a daughter cheer for the Patriots as a varsity cheerleader, as their oldest daughter, Hannah, did, or watching a daughter perform as a Star Spangled Girl in the band, … [Read more...]
ASHOF Starr-Sullivan Award to Recognize Former College Quarterbacks
by Rubin GrantTwo of the state’s legendary quarterbacks will be linked forever thanks to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.The ASHOF recently announced the creation of a new award to be named for Bart Starr and Pat Sullivan.The Starr-Sullivan Achievement Award will recognize a former collegiate quarterback who exhibits exemplary character, integrity and leadership … [Read more...]