Only 1 council seat contested
Voters in Vestavia Hills won’t have much to decide during the Aug. 25 municipal election, as the mayoral race and three of the four Vestavia Hills City Council seats will be uncontested. Read more
Emily Featherston (File)
Vestavia Hills police bust another massage parlor
Lotus Massage on Cahaba River Road is now closed after voluntarily surrendering its massage operator license and business license following the execution of a search warrant on Aug. 13. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Metro Roundup: It takes a Village
She started dedicating more time to the idea last year, and in June, Dawson launched her new company. Members have access to the events calendar and can join a private Facebook group where they can connect with other local moms. Read more
Emily Featherston
Former Disney University leader speaks to chamber
Pete Blank spoke about how to have effective remote teams. Read more
Metro Roundup: ‘Love is grown locally’ at Unity Birmingham’s new farmers market
Items available include vegetables, herbs, eggs, meats and cheeses. There are breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, as well as ready-made snacks and meals. Other items include tea, salves, body and facial oils and potted plants. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson. Starnes Media
Rebels suspend football practice, cancel 2 games
Vestavia Hills High School announced on Tuesday the suspension of football practice through Aug. 20 and the cancellation of the season's first two games. Read more
Emily Featherston
Bids for Mountain View drive sidewalks come in right at budget
The sidewalk project is expected to be complete in March 2021. Read more
Metro Roundup: New biscuit eatery aims to be community hub
Troy Harrington, who manages the Homewood location, said the CEO likes to say Maple Street isn’t a restaurant — it’s a community store that sells food. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Metro Roundup: Botanical Gardens reopens, takes wedding reservations
The popular event space also announced June 1 that it would begin offering wedding reservations for the coming year. Read more
Photo courtesy of Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema.
Metro Roundup: Sidewalk Film Festival to be held outdoors at Grand River due to COVID-19
The popular event will be held Aug. 24-30 at The Grand River Drive-In located in Leeds. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
VHHS Well-Represented in National School Spirit Awards
Although the voting took place in 2020, the Awards Program was cancelled for the year due to the pandemic without naming the ultimate winners of any category. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Tait Stoddard Starnes Media
Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation Receives $50,000 Donation
The Stockard family recently gave the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation $50,000. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Metro Roundup: 16th annual Save the O’s goes virtual
Because the event will be virtual, registrants can run or walk wherever they would like and still be united in their support for finding a cure for ovarian cancer. Read more
Staff photo.
Metro Roundup: Fitness competition, trail race return to OMSP
Two annual events will be held the weekend of Aug. 22 at Oak Mountain State Park. Read more
Screenshot by Leah Ingram Eagle
Vestavia school board gives update on reopening plan
The first day of school has been pushed back to Aug. 20. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Choose your classroom: Traditional and remote learning models available to Vestavia students
Should students choose to switch from the traditional model or the remote model, they can do so, but once they do, they must stay in that model for the rest of the semester. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Williams Blackstock Architects.
New Merkel House to open next year
After construction is complete and the site has been turned over to the city, people will see the end result of plans first made more than a decade ago and then put into action with the rest of the Community Spaces Plan. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
No cuts to city services despite pandemic thanks to strong revenue streams, city manager says
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Vestavia Hills is still experiencing strong showings from each of the city’s top four major revenue streams, meaning there will be no cuts to city services. Read more
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