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Neal Embry
Council approves Wald Park bid
The bid allows work on the pool facility, baseball complex, parking and roadway work to begin almost immediately. Read more
Neal Embry
Wald Park bids discussed at work session
The low bid came in at about $16.3 million from Taylor Miree Construction. 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
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
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
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
Gas leak closes Liberty Parkway
Dispatchers told the Vestavia Hills Fire Department that a contractor in the area struck a gas main. Read more
Karim Shamsi-Basha
City leaders respond to retirement, vaping bills
Two bills supported by Vestavia Hills leaders passed during this year’s legislative session. 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
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
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Police, hotel speak out about criminal activity
Vestavia Hills Police Department Capt. Johnny Evans says the police often respond to calls and make arrests at the Days Inn located at 1485 Montgomery Highway on the south end of Vestavia Hills. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Gas tax could help city meet paving goals
City Manager Jeff Downes said the city’s goal is to pave 7.7 miles of city streets per year, with each street being repaved once every 20 years. Read more
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