News
Alabama voter guide for the 2020 primary elections
On Tuesday, March 3, Alabama voters will participate in the presidential primary elections and primary elections for U.S. Senate and several state and county positions. Read more
Neal Embry Starnes Media
Amendment granting city authority to pursue condemnation on Crosshaven Drive passes
The low bid received for the community building was also discussed, though the bid has not yet been formally approved by the Council. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Eden Pfaff.
March at the Library in the Forest
Some March magic will be coming this month to the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest to entertain families in the area. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Arts Council seeks to revitalize city’s arts scene
In years past, the city of Vestavia Hills has hosted Art in the Hills, the Dogwood Festival and other art-themed events. But in recent years, those events, for various reasons, have not been continued, and the city’s arts scene has been shrinking. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Library sees increase in total circulation; patrons adapt to technological changes
While the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest saw the number of library card holders slightly decrease from fiscal 2018 to fiscal 2019, the number of items circulated both in-house and electronically for the library experienced major increases. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Vestavia prepares for 2020 census
Prepare for a knock on your door this summer if you don’t respond to the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more
Photo courtesy of Andrew Seltz.
Metro Roundup: Bluff Park church preps for 2020 spring consignment sale
In addition to clothing, the sale usually includes women’s and children’s shoes, purses, toys (including bicycles and swing sets) and furniture for babies and children. Read more
Staff photo.
Metro Roundup: Consignment sale returns to Asbury UMC
Items available include quality clothing in sizes from newborns to teenagers, shoes, toys, books, strollers, baby furniture and more. Read more
Neal Embry Starnes Media
Community Spaces, apartment swap discussed at work session, council
The council will wait until bids come in to make a formal decision. Read more
Emily Featherston (File)
Man killed in Saturday incident identified
The deceased is 67-year-old Douglas Harold Hart, of Irondale, the Jefferson County Coroner confirmed. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader
Possible $9.1 million increase to Community Spaces project discussed at planning session
The Council also discussed a new development in Cahaba Heights, along with infrastructure projects. Read more
Neal Embry Starnes Media
Council approves deal to obtain right-of-way on Crosshaven Drive
The deal is contingent on the sale of Greendale Apartments to a third-party developer, which will be approved at a later meeting. Read more
Staff photo.
Spring marketplaces coming to Vestavia Hills
Two marketplaces in the Vestavia Hills area will allow families to shop for children’s clothes and other items in February. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alice Elmore.
Bids and Bites to again benefit Vestavia West
People will have a chance to purchase unique items at a silent auction to help benefit teachers and students at Vestavia Hills Elementary West on Friday, Feb. 7. Read more
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry.
Seniors to celebrate Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, senior citizens in Vestavia Hills can gather at the New Merkel House in Cahaba Heights to celebrate the day. Read more
View past issues
Upcoming Events
