People
Photo Courtesy of Cinnamon McCul
Progressive painting displayed at City Hall
The painting was painted over time by seniors at the New Merkel House and fifth-graders at VHECH. Read more
Photo courtesy of PEO Chapter T of Birmingham
VHHS senior wins PEO scholarship
The prestigious PEO STAR Scholarship was recently presented to Collins McMurray, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School. Read more
ASFA student named National Merit Scholar
McGuire Price, a Vestavia Hills resident and senior theatre arts student at the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA), has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Library to begin offering pickup in Cahaba Heights
After hearing from residents about the need to have library services in the Cahaba Heights area, changes are coming. Read more
Photo by Lee Weissman.
I Love America Night moves to high school
With the ongoing construction at Wald Park, the annual I Love America Night will move to Vestavia Hills High School this year. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Large cleanup of Cahaba River scheduled June 8
Those looking to help take care of the source for the Birmingham area’s drinking water have a chance to do so through the Cahaba River Society’s Big Cahaba Cleanup 2019, to be held Saturday, June 8. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Multiple farmers markets returning for summer season
As summer comes around and residents start enjoying the beautiful weather, there are multiple places throughout the city of Vestavia Hills to enjoy fresh produce from regional vendors. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Vestavia Country Club to host AJGA event
The country’s top junior golfers will compete at Vestavia Country Club June 17-20. That’s when the club will host the Stewart Cink Championship by Transamerica, a new event on the American Junior Golf Association tour. Read more
Vestavia scuba supplier to offer ‘mermaid camp’
For children and adults who have longed to replace their feet with fins, Scuba Ventures is offering a series of camps to learn to be a mermaid. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Pflasterer reflects on decades of service, entertainment
For more than 20 years, Vestavia Hills resident Jacob Pflasterer served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force, working in a variety of administrative and support roles. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Chaplains make city employees ‘feel like family’
It’s not uncommon to see city fire departments or police departments use chaplain services in times of crisis or other needs in their employees’ lives. Read more
Photo by patdunfordphotography.com.
From one extreme to the other
A few months ago, Will Hawley stumbled upon a notebook from his freshman year at Vestavia Hills High School. Read more
Vestavia Hills resident enjoys success with Cablz invention
On April 26, 2007, Vestavia Hills resident Ron Williams almost hit an elderly woman in a parking deck. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
VHHS seniors pursuing unique paths
While many graduating seniors from Vestavia Hills High School will make their way to nearby four-year universities this fall, other students’ educational opportunities will take them on a unique path. Read more
Photo courtesy of Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
Liberty Park house named Parade of Homes Best in Show
The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) recently held this year’s Spring Parade of Homes, and the Parade homes were judged and received recognition. Read more
Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
Vestavia Hills Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award
Eight members of Girl Scout Troop 30672 in Vestavia Hills recently earned the Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve, by planning, building and installing a Little Free Library at McCallum Park in Vestavia Hills. Read more
Photo courtesy of Redstone Church.
Church creates Starting Point small group
The next Starting Point group begins after Memorial Day, on Sunday, June 2. Read more
Photo courtesy of Uma Velidandla.
Velidandla to compete in national chess tournament
Vestavia Hills resident and chess enthusiast Sarvagna Velidandla has been invited to compete at the Dewain Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions, held Aug. 3-6 in Orlando during the 2019 U.S. Open. Read more
Photo by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
Display of patriotism
Roy Brook, who some might affectionately call the “Flag Guy,” can often be found on the side of the road or at community events holding the American flag. Read more
Birmingham Boys Choir travels to Ireland for 2019 tour
The 2019 Birmingham Boys Choir Tour Ensemble recently enjoyed a trip to Ireland during spring break. Read more
View past issues
Upcoming Events
