Mrs. Jennifer Dirmann Davis of Canton, Ohio, and Mr. Glenn Andrew Stoltz Jr. of San Diego announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Gabrielle Stoltz, to Benton Sterling Abernethy IV, son of Mrs. Ann Boelens Abernethy of Birmingham and Mr. Benton Sterling Abernethy III of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gerry Abney Dirmann and the … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The city of Mountain Brook will serve as the host for the 9/11 Remembrance and Patriot's Day Ceremony this Sunday. The annual event is held in conjunction with the city of Vestavia Hills and last year's host, Homewood. Rear Adm. John Natter of Hoover will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Natter served the U.S. Navy for 36 years before retiring and is currently an … [Read more...]
School-Related Issues Cited for Voters’ Ousting Two OTM Mayors
By William C. Singleton IIIEmotional, hot-button local issues toppled two Over the Mountain mayors during the recent municipal elections. A majority of voters in Hoover and Vestavia Hills came out to the polls and selected new mayors to guide their cities for the next four years. Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey was bounced by challenger Frank Brocato in his reelection bid. … [Read more...]
Double Plays: Rebel Twins Confuse Even Their Coaches
By Lee Davis Through the years, Vestavia Hills football coach Buddy Anderson and his staff have been pretty successful at figuring things out on the football field. But senior Rebel defensive linemen James and Jacob Edwards are good at keeping people confused. Even on the practice field, the coaches aren’t sure which of the Edwards brothers they are working with at a … [Read more...]
Star Power: Celebrities and Philanthropy Go Hand-in-Hand for Autism Acceptance
By Sarah KuperThe upcoming KultureBall will not be just another black tie benefit, said Libby Matthews, vice president of growth at the Vestavia Hills-based autism nonprofit KultureCity. “It’s not just your typical, get dressed up and bid on a silent auction,” she said. “People who come say they’ve never experienced an event like it.” She said that’s partly because of … [Read more...]