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Stay-at-home order to be enforced in Vestavia Hills
While the police department will issue warnings first, the order does allow law enforcement to charge those who refuse such warnings with a misdemeanor. Read more
Metro Roundup: 2021 World Games CEO Nick Sellers said event will put city on world stage
Birmingham competed for this opportunity against Russia and Peru. The last time the United States hosted the World Games was almost 40 years ago when Santa Clara, California, hosted the inaugural World Games event in 1981. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Village Living celebrates 10 years of service
April 2020 marks Village Living’s 10th anniversary. Read more
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Crosshaven bid comes in $400,000 over budget approved by council
The $4.6 million bid will pay for various improvements to the road. Read more
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Business owner, students partner to spread bows around city
The bows are meant to show community unity during this challenging time. Read more
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Vestavia student tests positive for COVID-19
The student attends Vestavia Hills High School and was exposed to the disease last week, the school said in a statement. Read more
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Taste of the Heights slated for April 21
The event will include artwork created by students at the school and will also host outside vendors from restaurants in the Cahaba Heights area, Principal Alicia Hunsberger said. Read more
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Cahaba Riverkeeper satisfied with progress at Helen Ridge site
After initially raising concerns over the conditions at the Helen Ridge subdivision construction site, the Cahaba Riverkeeper conservation group said it is satisfied with improvements made at the site. Read more
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Keeping it moving: City still working to improve congested intersections
An increase in the number of residents in Vestavia Hills in recent years has brought with it a source of dread for many: traffic problems. Read more
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Nurse at Aspire Cahaba River tests positive for COVID-19
All residents and staff are now being tested, and four employees who came in close contact with the nurse have been sent home. Read more
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VHCS closed Monday through April 5
The city's parks and recreation teams and facilities, as well as the library, are also closed. Read more
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Gov. Ivey closes schools March 19-April 5; coronavirus confirmed in Jefferson County
The state will reassess what to do during the 2 1/2- week break, state schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said Friday. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Alabama, Auburn to ‘Elevate the Stage’ at BJCC gymnastics meet
Elevate the Stage was created to provide a championship-caliber platform for gymnasts to compete across America, according to the news release. Read more
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Metro Roundup: 18th year for Taste of Homewood
More than 25 Homewood-area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, coffee shops and beverage merchants will be participating in the event. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Legion FC readies for 2nd year
The USL started in 2011 and has grown steadily, with Legion FC becoming one of the newest additions to its Championship division last season. The Birmingham area supported its club well in year one. Read more
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Canfield touts Alabama economy at chamber luncheon
The Alabama Secretary of Commerce talked about how the economy has grown in various industries over the past few decades. Read more
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
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