By Emily WilliamsLunch is served and everyone is invited to the Urban Ministries' WE Community Cafe in Birmingham's West End community.On any given Wednesday, patrons from all walks of life go to the cafe and share the same healthy and hearty meal. That blending of communities is as much the point of the cafe as is raising money, said Hill Carmichael, executive … [Read more...]
A New Take on a Traditional Feast: Local Chefs Share Their Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving
Day after day chefs, cooks and restaurant owners scurry about preparing delightful meals for their customers.When it comes time to feast, what do these experts feed their families?A trio of Over the Mountain restaurant folks recently shared holiday thoughts and recipes for their favorite Thanksgiving food.This year, leg of lamb, squash dressing and … [Read more...]
Valley Boys: Early Mounties Blazed Playoff Trail
By Lee DavisThe next time you’re daydreaming about football, imagine a high school team that had the best players from Homewood, Cahaba Heights, Irondale and, for good measure, add some from Mountain Brook. Do you think there might be a playoff-worthy team coming from that talent pool?In 1966, you didn’t have to imagine. The Shades Valley Mounties had that exact mix, … [Read more...]
Two for the Blue: Bucs, Lions Stay Alive as Others Fall
By Lee DavisThe date of Nov. 4, 2016, may never live in infamy, but for four Over the Mountain football programs, it was certainly a night not to remember.On that cool night, highly regarded Spain Park and Mountain Brook, along with dark horse Oak Mountain, were all defeated in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. Homewood met a similar fate in Class 6A. Seldom in … [Read more...]
Patriotic Rout: Homewood Sweeps Boys and Girls Class 6A Championships
By Lee DavisThe state Class 6A cross-country meet took place in Oakville, but the event certainly looked as if it took place in Homewood.The Patriots swept to championships in both the boys and girls competitions, marking the fifth consecutive boys title for Homewood.Homewood’s boys totaled 55 points to easily outdistance runner-up Cullman’s 72 total. Helena … [Read more...]