By Blake Ells Fred Yancey has been coaching football for almost 50 years; his first team was in 1969, right after college. Being named Over the Mountain Journal Coach of the Year is certainly not the first time the Briarwood Christian legend has been recognized for his leadership, but the accolades never get old. “It means that we’ve had a great season,” said Yancey. “As … [Read more...]
All Decked Out: Five Houses Welcome Guests for the Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
By Sharon Smith Special to the JournalA windowed china room, an indoor dog wash, paintings by a blind artist, a 20-foot waterfall and a collection of more than 100 nutcrackers will be on display to entertain visitors to Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 7. The event will showcase a collection of five homes in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]
Another Title Run for Rebels: Vestavia Hopes to Bring Home Unified Football Championship
By Blake EllsBefore the 7A state championship is played Dec. 6 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Vestavia Hills will meet Baldwin County in hopes of capturing its first Unified football state championship.The Unified State Championships are a partnership between the Alabama High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Alabama. This is the fourth year the championship … [Read more...]
Decision on Proposed Condo Development on Overton Road Delayed Until December
By Sam PrickettA contentious debate over a proposed development on Overton Road is expected to continue into December meetings of both the Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills city councils.Developer Ron Durham is requesting the rezoning of properties along Fairhaven Lane in Mountain Brook and Poe Street in Vestavia Hills so that he can construct a 41-unit condominium … [Read more...]
Advancing Lions: Briarwood Heads to 5A Semifinals With Dreams of Reclaiming Title
By Blake EllsBriarwood Christian’s defense proved too stout for Etowah in the quarterfinals – allowing just 181 yards – and the Lions remained unbeaten with a 31-0 victory. They advance to meet St. Clair County in the 5A semifinals.The Blue Devils successfully contained the Briarwood Christian running game, but the Lions found other ways to create … [Read more...]