Saying goodbye to Central
Staff, students and families are looking to end the year on high note before the elementary school closes in May. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
The Reset: Lady Rebels soccer remains unbeaten
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
All-South Metro Basketball Team: Couch, Hargrove, Smith honored
Three players from Vestavia Hills were honored on the inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro Team. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Vestavia Hills police to explore opening rifle, pistol ranges near Red Mountain Park
Police officers currently use the Brock's Gap Training Center in Hoover. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Board of Education purchases land, extends superintendent contract
The Vestavia Hills Board of Education approved a number of items at its March 18 meeting. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Rebels baseball suffers 1st loss
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Neal Embry
City Manager talks about Community Spaces at chamber luncheon
Jeff Downes updated the crowd about what's going on with all of the components of the Community Spaces capital improvements plan. Read more
Neal Embry
Council annexes 13 homes into city
The Magnolia Cove subdivision will soon be a part of the City of Vestavia Hills, once the annexation is final. Read more
Sam Chandler
The Reset: Rebels soccer picks up 2 area wins
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Vestavia Hills deputy city clerk hired as new city clerk in Hoover
Wendy Dickerson has worked in the Vestavia Hills city clerk's office since 1999 and has been deputy clerk for about 15 years. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Spring sports in full swing
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Wheeler files legislation supporting term limits
The first-term representative's bill would limit legislators to two terms in the state House and state Senate, and would take effect with the 2022 election. Read more
Chlorine leak sends more than 50 to hospital, shuts down roads
The leak was at a Birmingham Water Works facility at the intersection of Rocky Ridge Road and U.S. 280. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves rezoning for Chick-fil-A development in Cahaba Heights
The council heard from residents and CFA leaders for more than two hours Monday night. Read more
Neal Embry
Berry campus won’t be available for beginning of 2019-20 school year, Pizitz to stay in current location
The wet winter has kept construction crews from replacing the roof and finishing other projects at the old Berry High campus, Superintendent Todd Freeman said. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball season ends, spring sports underway
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
Rebels fall to Mountain Brook in regional final
The Vestavia Hills High School boys basketball team saw its season come to a close after losing to Mountain Brook in Tuesday's Class 7A Northwest Regional final. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Character breakfast and Rebel Run coming up for RISE fundraiser
The events are part of the RISE fundraiser, which is raising money for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball advances, wrestlers compete at state
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
Big run propels Rebels to regional final
The Vestavia Hills boys basketball team used a big third quarter to beat Florence on Thursday in the Class 7A Northwest Regional semifinals. Read more
Neal Embry
“Napkinisms” founder Billy Ivey speaks to Vestavia chamber
Ivey shared how his practice of writing notes for his children is now impacting lives all over the country. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves resolution supporting changes to gas tax, sidewalk plans
Sidewalks on Poe Drive will be constructed and partially paid for by KADCO, a residential developer building homes in the area. Read more
Photo by Todd Lester
Top-ranked Rebels soccer teams ready for season
The Vestavia Hills High School girls and boys varsity soccer teams begin their 2019 seasons this week. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball completes area tourney, wrestling wins section
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Neal Embry
City discusses changes in parks department, other plans during two-day session
City leaders met for two days at City Hall to discuss the upcoming year. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
The Reset: Strand leads Rebels to top 3 finish
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
VHPD breaks ground on memorial
The monument will serve as a reminder of fallen officers while reminding officers to be safe on the streets, Chief Dan Rary said. Read more
Missing teen seen in Vestavia Hills area
Virginia teen Monica Ivey has been missing since Jan. 10, 2018. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves rezoning for two Cahaba Heights developments
The rezoning allows two developers to build townhouse in the area. Read more
Neal Embry
Board approves $9 million loan
The loan helps pay for continued construction costs across the school system. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Bowling wins state
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
Rebels capture first bowling title
The Vestavia Hills boys bowling team won the state championship on Friday afternoon. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
Text alerts, with targeted alerts for your zip code, are also available from ALDOT by texting “5920BRIDGE” to 888777. Read more
City seeks public input for planning session
Residents can give their opinions online through Vestavia Hills Listens. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Bowling.
The Reset: Bowling teams qualify for state
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
All-South Metro Football Team: 5 Rebels named to team
The inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro football team includes several Vestavia Hills representatives. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Chamber presents annual awards at luncheon
The luncheon also closed with the installation of the 2019 officers and directors. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball opens area play
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler
Planning Commission recommends rezoning for new Chick-fil-A
The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday voted to recommend the City Council approve a request to rezone land for a new Chick-fil-A in Cahaba Heights. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Girls basketball wins tournament
The Vestavia Hills High School sports teams were in action over the holiday break. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Western Supermarkets.
Western in Vestavia being sold to Publix
The longtime Rocky Ridge establishment will be torn down and rebuilt as a 35,000-square-foot Publix, as Western prepares to discontinue operations. Read more
Photo courtesy of Tait Stoddard.
Dinner and Diamonds set for Feb. 23
The annual fundraiser includes live music and auctions. Read more
Police ask for help finding missing man
Barry Allen Gray is missing from Vestavia Hills, police said. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Commitment Day 5k kicks off 2019
The annual race was held at Life Time Fitness in Vestavia Hills on Jan. 1. Read more
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