What’s Right With Our Schools
Dicky Barlow, superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools, addressed the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce on “What’s Right With Our Schools” at its quarterly luncheon on May 9. more »
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Council to consider funding Leadership Mountain Brook projects
For their first task in their new chambers, Council members listened to final presentations from members of Leadership Mountain Brook. more »
May 16, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News
Mountain Brook girls secure third straight golf title
A balanced Mountain Brook girls golf team, led by seniors Carolyn McCalley and Lane Proctor, shot its way to its third straight State Championship. more »
May 16, 2013 by WILL HIGHTOWER in Sports
MBHS named among nation's best by Newsweek
Mountain Brook High School was named number 152 of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation by Newsweek and The Daily Beast websites in their recently released annual rankings. more »
May 14, 2013 in MBHS
When Pigs Fly Barbecue returns
Presented by the Brenda and Fred Friedman Family Foundation, the Fourth Annual When Pigs Fly Kosher Barbecue festival will take place May 19 at 12179 Highland Ave. The fun lasts from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. more »
May 2, 2013 in News
Local designer to open English Village jewelry showroom
Theresa Bruno's pieces have been worn by everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama to A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts and Katie Couric. The line has been photographed for major magazines including Vogue and Southern Living. more »
May 9, 2013 in Businesses
Seniors lead varsity soccer to state title
The Lady Spartans defeated Oak Mountain to win Saturday's 6A State Championship. more »
May 8, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in Sports
Summer Flag Football registration open
Mountain Brook Athletics is inviting boys from second to seventh grade to register for the summer flag football season on May 18. Registration will be held at Mountain Brook Junior High School from 9 a.m.-noon. more »
May 2, 2013 in Sports
Annual MBSC Golf Tournament to support local athletic programs
On Wednesday, May 15, Mountain Brook Sports Corporation (MBSC) will hold its 15th Annual Golf Tournament at the Highland Park Golf Course. more »
May 2, 2013 in Sports
Ball of Roses to support Ballet
The annual Ball of Roses will be held on Saturday, June 1 in the East Room of the Country Club of Birmingham. The presentation begins at 9 p.m. more »
May 2, 2013 in People
GQ magazine names Harrison Limited one of "25 Shops Worth Traveling For"
The international list is part of "The GQ 100: Our Definitive List of the Best Clothes, Shops & Trends," which includes menswear stores from Tokyo to New York, Paris to Palm Beach, Boston to Birmingham. Yes, Birmingham. more »
Apr 15, 2013 in Businesses
Photo courtesy of Trae Patton/NBC.
MBHS graduate competes on The Voice
Sarah Simmons wowed the judges with her rendition of "One of Us" on Tuesday, March 26. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by MADOLINE MARKHAM in People (2 Comments)
Photo courtesy of Dee Moore.
Mountain Brook’s Belles presented at Garden Party
The Birmingham Belles 45th annual Garden Party Presentation was held in April at Arlington Historical House and Gardens. A reception followed in Boxwood Garden. more »
May 2, 2013 in People
One woman, one classroom, 600 students
Dana Mason has spent every day for 36 years teaching second graders at Brookwood Forest Elementary. That’s about 45,000 hours patiently teaching 7-8 year olds. more »
May 2, 2013 in People
Photo courtesy of David Reich.
Man of the Year: A family’s fight against blood cancer
Brothers Tom and David Reich shared a passion for sailing that brought them together despite their 10-year age difference. They traveled across the Southeast with the Birmingham Sailing Club and spent time together in various other activities. more »
Apr 26, 2013 in People (2 Comments)
Jewish Community Center to host triathlon events for adults and kids
The Levite Jewish Community Center is hosting the Sterne Agee LJCC Triathlon for the fourth year on May 26 beginning at 8 a.m. more »
May 2, 2013 in News
World Trade City beam now in front of Municipal Complex, other city updates
Landscaping and other final construction details for the building will continue through the end of May, but all the offices in the new municipal complex in Crestline Village are now open for business. more »
May 2, 2013 by MADOLINE MARKHAM in News
