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Former Air Force member, Samford VP speaks to chamber
Doug Wilson spoke about traveling safely in a post-9/11 world. Read more
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Two Senate candidates to speak at Vestavia Hills library
Current Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and state Representative Arnold Mooney will speak beginning at 9 a.m. Read more
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Council approves 2020 budget
The council also approved a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees. Read more
Photo courtesy of Liz McGuire.
Vestavia mayor to speak at Harvest of Hope luncheon
Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Harvest of Hope luncheon, a fundraiser for Oak Mountain Mission Ministries. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Consignment sales return this fall to Vestavia Hills
Two consignment sales will once again offer Vestavia Hills residents a chance to shop for the new school year or get a head start on Christmas. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Patriot Day returns to Homewood
The annual Patriot Day ceremony held by Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and Homewood to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, this year returns to Homewood City Hall. Read more
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Helping Hands in the Hills returns for fifth year
On Sept. 14, teams from across Vestavia Hills will help carry out service projects all across the city. Read more
Female Scout troop brings home patches, friendships from summer camp
From first aid to kayaking, the members of Scout Troop 86 Green tried nearly everything that Camp Comer had to offer in their first summer at camp. Read more
East playground to open Sept. 3
VHCS Superintendent Todd Freeman said with a ranger placed on the third hole of the golf course, the playground can now be reopened. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Wald Park construction ongoing as fundraiser starts for Miracle Field
The new Wald Park, part of the Community Spaces plan, is designed with the intent to be an attraction for the city along U.S. 31 and will include new ballfields, green spaces, a new swimming pool, an amphitheater and a “great lawn” area. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Making the best of it: Some Rocky Ridge businesses affected by Western closing
When Western Supermarkets closed in January, Vestavia Hills lost a family-owned store that had been a staple in the community for decades. Read more
Council approves amendment to small-cell ordinance
The council also approved the bid for work at the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex. Read more
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Council hears proposed amendment for small-cell technology fees
The amendment would alter the fee structure as part of a compromise between the city and AT&T. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Healing in the Heights: Bendy’s officially reopens
Bendy's had been closed after the death of Ben and Wendy Treadwell's infant son, Owen, in late July. Read more
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Superintendent speaks to chamber
Freeman spoke about the school's strategic plan and how to continually improve Vestavia Hills City Schools. Read more
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City manager introduces 2020 budget
The city council also approved an increase of about $32,000 to the Green Valley Road sidewalk project. Read more
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