Board of education approves new Pizitz principal, land swap with city
Chris Pennington was named the new principal at Pizitz Middle School at the meeting. Read more
Photo courtesy of Beth Anne Loudermilk.
VHYB recognizes championship baseball teams
Several teams within the Vestavia Hills Youth Baseball network put together successful spring seasons, with teams ranging in age from six and under to high school. Read more
Neal Embry
Senate hopeful Bradley Byrne speaks at Vestavia Hills library
Byrne, from the Mobile area, questioned sitting Senator Doug Jones' values and positioned himself as an ally to President Donald Trump. Read more
BOE approves major contracts at Berry campus
The building of a new softball and baseball complex, as well as improvements to Columbiana Road, were approved at the July 2 meeting. Read more
Photo courtesy of the New Neighbors League Club.
New Neighbors League makes annual donation
The New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) of Birmingham announced its 2019 Annual Donation gift in July to the Alzheimer’s Research Program at UAB, led by Dr. Jeremy Hershkowitz. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills City Schools.
Vestavia Hills City Schools hires new curriculum and instruction director
Vestavia Hills City Schools will start the 2019-20 school year with an additional director of curriculum and instruction. Read more
Neal Embry
Council holds short meeting
There was no old or new business at the July council meeting, though Finance Director Melvin Turner gave a financial report. Read more
Photo courtesy of Magic City Theatre On Ice.
Theatre on Ice teams place in national competition
The Magic City Theatre On Ice skating team defended their 2018 National title in the open division and won silver in the intermediate division during the National Theatre on Ice Competition at the end of June. Read more
Photo courtesy of American Cancer Society South Region.
American Cancer Society holds golf tournament
Tee It Up Fore Life, the American Cancer Society’s premier golf tournament in Birmingham, was held on June 10 at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kelly Atchison, Two Men and a Truck.
8U softball players win state championship
The 2019 Vestavia 8U All-Stars won the USSSA State Championship over the summer. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce.
VHHS student participates in economic and community development program
Claire Christie of Vestavia Hills High School was one of 32 rising high school seniors who participated in the third annual Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program June 25-27. Read more
Neal Embry
I Love America draws big crowd despite weather threat
The event was moved indoors prior to the start time. Read more
Neal Embry
Freeman, CSFO given high marks on evaluation
Todd Freeman and VHCS CSFO Courtney Brown were called "rockstars" by Susan Salter from the Alabama Association of School Boards, which facilitated the review. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves rezoning for townhomes on Massey Road
The eight townhomes will go in the space previously occupied by the unfinished Vestavia Terrace condominiums, which burned down in July 2015. Read more
Neal Embry
Traffic studies yield possible safety improvements near new schools
The studies were conducted as part of an APPLE Grant, and have not yet been formally approved by the City Council. Read more
Lexi Coon
Governor signs Briarwood police officer bill into law
The text of HB 309 allows the president or chief executive of each campus to employ police officers to “keep off intruders and prevent trespass upon, and damage to, the property of the school or academy.” Read more
Neal Embry
Secretary of State Merrill speaks to Vestavia chamber
Merrill, who's been in office since 2015, spoke about his work in expanding voter registration and helping business leaders. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves bid for Cahaba Heights athletic fields
The council also approved the annexation of land to possibly be used for overflow parking at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
VHUMC Farmers Market in full bloom
The VHUMC Farmers Market is in its fourth week and takes place each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves pedestrian tunnel project
The project has been in the works since 2014, and will connect both sides of the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex. Read more
Neal Embry
Police monument dedicated at VHPD
The memorial is partially finished, with statues to be added later. Read more
Neal Embry
Zoo president speaks to chamber
Chris Pfefferkorn has led the zoo since June 2018. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves construction of digital billboard at Royal Automotive
The council also heard a complaint from Dennis Hardy about a personnel issue. Read more
Water outage planned for Wednesday
The Birmingham Water Works will replace four large valves in the Rocky Ridge area of the city. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Relentless Rebels finish undefeated season, repeat as state champs
The Vestavia Hills girls soccer team capped off an unblemished season with a victory over McGill-Toolen on Saturday afternoon in the Class 7A state championship game. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Vestavia Hills zoning board recommends rezoning for townhomes on Massey Road
Developer Charles Kessler is proposing to build eight town houses on a site where 15 condos previously burned down. Read more
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