There from the start
Longtime Cahaba Heights residents have watched ‘kudzu patch’ grow to vibrant community. more
Nine men arrested in second reverse prostitution sting
The men were arrested along the U.S. 280 corridor in North Shelby County. more
Neal Embry
BBQ the Bucs brings out students before Hoover-Vestavia game
The fundraiser raises money for the new Miracle League field in the city. more
Group meets to discuss, promote ideas about walking to school
Council Member Kimberly Cook is leading an effort to help schoolchildren have safer routes to walk to school. more
Good Morning America Features Alli Summerford, local candidates among 'Women Who Run'
Felicia Stewart, candidate for House District 46, and Jenn Gray, candidate for House District 45, were also featured. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Week 8 Football Primer: Rebels face rival Hoover
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
Council discusses community center, Cahaba Heights fields during work session
The council also discussed 5G technology and its potential impact on the city. more
Photo by Frank Couch
The Reset: Fall sports nearing home stretch
The Vestavia Hills High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Frank Couch
Rebels come up just short at Thompson
Vestavia Hills was unable to hold onto the lead in its upset bid on Friday night. more
Planning and Zoning approves increase in number of residential units at Patchwork Farms
The increase helps a developer build more luxury condos attached to a proposed hotel project. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
State of the City address given at monthly chamber luncheon
“I feel very good about the city’s quality of life,” Mayor Ashley Curry said. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Week 7 Football Primer: Rebels head to Thompson
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. more
Vestavia City Council creates two more entertainment districts
Members voted 5-0 to approve areas with open alcohol carry in City Center and Cahaba Heights. more
Alyx Chandler
Fourth Annual Brazilian Day fundraises for mission trips
This year's Brazilian Day at Horizon Church was filled with warm smiles and warm weather, with an abundance of delicious, authentic food options. more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Volleyball splits area matches
Vestavia Hills High School's fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Hewitt-Trussville handles Rebels
Vestavia Hills High School dropped a region contest to Hewitt-Trussville on Friday night. more
Sydney Cromwell
Fire department smoke house visits Cahaba Heights Elementary
The smoke house comes to Vestavia elementary schools once a year to teach fire safety lessons. more
Photo by Layton Dudley
Fingers & toes Nails and Spa opens on Rocky Ridge Road
Fingers & toes Nails and Spa may have only recently opened their doors to the public on Aug. 25, but the idea has been on owner Ben Bui’s mind for over a year. more
Courtesy of the American Cancer Society
Local to participate in Where's the Chair breast cancer fundraiser
Where's the Chair Wednesdays is a new campaign by the American Cancer Society. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Week 6 Football Primer: Rebels host Hewitt-Trussville
Here's a look at the local high school football games this week. more
Photo by Todd Lester
The Reset: Football bounces back
The Vestavia Hills High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Rebels out-muscle Shades Valley
The Vestavia Hills High School football team topped Shades Valley 41-21 on Friday night. more
Courtesy of Keith Hall
Wintzell's Oyster House coming to Cahaba Heights
The restaurant will be located in the former Fresco Mexican Moderna space in Heights Village. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Week 5 Football Primer: Rebels head to Shades Valley
Here's a look at the local high school football games. more
Neal Embry
Council honors city attorney, approves sidewalk work to begin
The council also approved site plans for the Wald Park component of the Community Spaces Plan. more
High school placed on lockdown for about 15 minutes
No students were harmed after a man wielding a gun in a domestic dispute near the school ran near the baseball fields. more
Layton Dudley
Market on the Mountain brings buyers
The Mountaintots Christian Day School’s biannual Market on the Mountain consignment sale was held Sept. 21-22 at the Student Center on the Mountaintop Community Church in Vestavia. more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Volleyball wins Silver bracket, football falls
Vestavia Hills High School's fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Rebels fall at Mountain Brook
The Vestavia Hills High School football team fell to Mountain Brook on Friday night, 28-14. more
Photo courtesy of Brantley Bowde
Youth football teams play bowl game to support local ministry
Vestavia 4th-grade teams will play in the Go GOLD Vestavia Bowl to support aTeam ministries, which helps families battling childhood cancer. more
Staff Photo
ClasTran seeks additional funding to cover budget shortfall
The paratransit bus service provides rides for retirees and people with disabilities around central Alabama. more
Layton Dudley
Week 4 Football Primer: Rebels in battle of unbeatens
Here's a look at this week's local high school football games. more
Wald Park, entertainment district, Liberty Parkway discussed at work session
The schematic designs for Wald Park have been finished. more
Photo courtesy of Club Pilates
Vestavia fitness studios create first 'fitness crawl'
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the fitness centers encourage citizens to join them in the Cahaba Fitness Crawl. more
Layton Dudley
The Reset: Football picks up region win
Vestavia Hills High School's fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Layton Dudley
Rebels fend off Tuscaloosa County
The Vestavia Hills High School football team held off Tuscaloosa County on Friday night to improve to 3-0, its best start since 2013. more
Photo by Katie Turpen.
Library gets funding to address security problems
Staff has dealt with patrons viewing pornography, videotaping students and being belligerent with staff. more
Neal Embry
Planning and zoning commission approves plats for Liberty Park development
The commission approved a preliminary plat application after edits were made during the meeting. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Week 3 Football Primer: Rebels look to build on strong start
Get ready for this week's slate of high school football games. more
Neal Embry
Council approves city budget
The council also heard an update about the Community Spaces Plan. more
Neal Embry
Board passes budget, discusses search policy
The board voted to table the student search policy after members expressed concern. more
UA golf coach speaks to Vestavia chamber
Coach Jay Seawell spoke about the power of people for organizations. more
Photo by Todd Lester
The Reset: Football off to strong start
The Vestavia Hills High School fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Todd Lester
Rebels rally to beat Spain Park
The Vestavia Hills High School football team needed a last-minute touchdown on Friday to take down Spain Park in both squads' Class 7A, Region 3 opener. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Week 2 Football Primer: Rebels begin region play
Vestavia Hills High School's football team takes on Spain Park on Friday night. more
The Reset: Fall sports begin
Vestavia Hills High School's fall sports teams are back in action. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Hill's late interception lifts Rebels
Gyasi Hill's interception with 20 seconds remaining sealed the victory for Vestavia Hills High School on Friday night. more
Photos by Barry Stephenson
Week 1 Football Primer: Rebels host Homewood in rivalry game
Vestavia Hills High School officially opens its season on Friday night. more
Neal Embry
Council approves city's first floodplain management plan
The plan allows the city to qualify for grants and discounts from FEMA, city engineer said. more
Board approves several items in brief meeting
The board heard the second presentation of the proposed budget. more
Photos by Barry Stephenson
Rebels blank Briarwood in jamboree
The Vestavia Hills High School football team earned a favorable result in Friday's preseason jamboree against Briarwood Christian. more
Sarah Finnegan
Week 0 Football Primer: Rebels begin season with jamboree
High school football season begins this week. more
Sarah Finnegan
Newly-renovated AMC Vestavia Hills 10 set to offer upgrades starting Monday
In addition to already-installed recliners, the theatre will offer various food and drinks, including adult beverages, starting Aug. 20. more
Neal Embry
Superintendent touts school's success during chamber luncheon
Vestavia schools have long enjoyed success in academics and athletics, and students are known for contributing to multiple fundraisers each year. more
Board of Education hears budget proposal
Courtney Brown, the school’s chief financial officer, told the board the school is expecting a 3-percent increase in local revenue, gathered mostly from ad valorem taxes. more
Council hears proposed budget, approves rezoning for Baumhower's
The council also approved a pretrial diversion program. more
Neal Embry
Planning and Zoning holds short meeting
Two items on the agenda both passed unanimously. more
Neal Embry
"30 Years of Pure Hell"
Exonerated death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton talked about his unjust conviction and life after prison. more
Courtesy of Vestavia Hills City Schools
School resolves extended-day program issues at VHEW
Due to recent signups, the school went beyond the recommended student-to-teacher ratio, prompting the hire of more staff. more
Emily Featherston
City approves $57.6 million bond for Community Spaces Plan
The bond debt will be paid off through the 1-cent sales tax increase approved in April. more
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