By Lee DavisJessica Compton could have done a lot of things over spring break. The Vestavia Hills senior might have gone to the beach or to a lake. Or she could have stayed home and enjoyed playing endless hours of pick-up basketball games at the local gym. She could have earned some extra spending money by taking a part-time job. Instead, Compton, along with a group … [Read more...]
We the People: VHHS’s Mock Congressional Debate Team Prepares for Nationals
By Emily Williams Twenty students from Vestavia Hills High School will be traveling to the nation's capital April 22-25 for the national We the People competition. The journey isn't new for the mock congressional hearing team's coach, Amy Maddox. This will be her 12th time seeing students to Washington, D.C., but she says it is always a trip she looks forward to. "I love the … [Read more...]
Just Around the Riverbend: Local Band of Students Releases First EP
By Emily Williams Over the Mountain locals Stanton Langley, Max Simon, Price Pewitt and Sims Ruffino may be young, but they are taking Birmingham's music scene by storm. With Langley at the mic with a guitar, Pewitt on bass, Simon on guitar and Ruffino taking over the drums, the boys make up the band Riverbend. Langley, Simon and Price are each in the ninth grade at Mountain … [Read more...]
Roll up the Welcome Mat: Area Animal Control Departments Working to Deter Cat, Snake and Coyote Population
By Sarah KuperThis time of year, fluffy baby ducklings and little baby bunnies are finding their way into ponds and backyards Over the Mountain. But local Animal Control officials are reminding community members to be aware of other wildlife emerging this time of year. Less adorable hatchlings like snakes, and less cuddly babies like coyotes are showing up in large … [Read more...]
Relationship Driven: Church of the Highlands Focuses on Relationships as New Campus Opens
By Sarah Kuper The name almost says it all. Pastor Chris Hodges hopes Church of the Highlands attendees will understand that God has a higher plan for their lives. "We want to make a person's spiritual journey both clear and fulfilling. God has more for us." Even if someone has never set foot in one of Church of the Highlands' services, chances are they know somebody who … [Read more...]