By William C. Singleton III Several Over the Mountain residents assembled along with thousands of others who attended the March for Our Lives at Railroad Park in Birmingham. Some attended simply to witness student activism firsthand as many students called for common-sense gun control and encouraged their generation to exercise the right to vote. Nearly 5,000 attended the … [Read more...]
Coyotes, Foxes and Other Woodland Neighbors Are Coming Too Close for Comfort in Some OTM Areas
By William C. Singleton III Living with the woods as your backyard is a luxury many Over the Mountain residents enjoy. But this close-up view of nature includes close encounters with wildlife. It’s not unusual to find coyotes, foxes, raccoons and other wildlife romping through residential backyards and neighborhoods. But being close to nature can mean problems, … [Read more...]
Signing Day: Record Number of Hoover Athletes Commit
By William C. Singleton III Thirty-five Hoover High seniors signed letters of intent on Feb. 1, marking the largest number of student signings during a school-sponsored Athletic Signing Day ceremony. “We had 32 a few years ago, but I believe this is the largest signing day we’ve ever been a part of,” said Andy Urban, Hoover High athletic director. Hoover students signed … [Read more...]
Building for the Future: OTM Cities Launching Parks, Roads and Commercial Projects in 2017
By William C. Singleton III For Over the Mountain cities, 2017 brings with it new faces in government, new construction projects, new dilemmas to solve and new hopes. Three new mayors lead Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills into the new year. Those mayors, as well as new council members, will get a heavy dose of life in city government as they try to fulfill the needs … [Read more...]
Getting a Head Start: New Hoover Mayor Brocato Turns His Attention to Schools, Development Plans
By William C. Singleton IIINew Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato had his eye on the top spot in city government even while he served as the city’s operations fire chief and fire marshal.“I always knew I wanted to run for the mayor of Hoover,” he said. “I felt like I was an ambassador for Hoover, but I was in the Fire Department. I love telling people about our city and all the … [Read more...]