ALYX CHANDLER
Alyx Chandler
Fourth Annual Brazilian Day fundraises for mission trips
This year's Brazilian Day at Horizon Church was filled with warm smiles and warm weather, with an abundance of delicious, authentic food options. more
'A defining moment’
Senior Claire Kankirawatana leaves Girls State and Girls Nation feeling inspired and empowered. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
There from the start
Longtime Cahaba Heights residents have watched ‘kudzu patch’ grow to vibrant community. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Full circle
Longtime teacher Karen Wood has become an invaluable Vestavia Hills East Elementary volunteer just months after her retirement. more
Photo courtesy of Michelle Stancil
Bistro V chef to represent state in seafood competition
Professional cooking competitions are known for their fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere, and Chef Jeremy Downey thrives off it. more
Photo courtesy of Justin Hunt
Driving Toward Success
On April 19, 22-year-old driver Andrew Pinkerton found himself joining the pros on the day of his professional debut. more
Emily Featherston
Gold's Gym facility to be temporarily used for recreational purposes
The council also discussed traffic calming. more
Alyx Chandler
Work session proposes council approval of professional services budget for community spaces plan
“We have a number of projects that we are real anxious about getting started, with Crosshaven being one of them,” Downes said. more
Sarah Finnegan
Board approves additional funds for Vestavia Hills Elementary West alterations
The special called meeting for the Vestavia Hills Board of Education on Monday, June 11, was quick, with the board going over one consent item and passing five items of uncontested business. more
Alyx Chandler
Library in the Forest kicks off summer reading
It was all "ooooh's" and "ahhhh's" on Thursday, May 31 at the Vestavia Library Summer Reading kickoff finale. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
The gift of time
Vestavia nurse encourages others to consider living donation after giving kidney to friend. more
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Staying aware: VHPD teaches self-defense to community
Each April, the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest invites the Vestavia Hills Police Department to host an informational session on self-defense. more
Andrew Garza
McCallum Park opens new mountain biking trails
This Saturday, a few dozen Vestavia leaders, locals and mountain bikers gathered just over the bridge at McCallum Park to witness the official opening and ribbon cutting celebration for the new mountain biking trail. more
Alyx Chandler
Helping Hands in the Hills
On Saturday, Sept. 9, more than 250 Vestavia volunteers finished 28 projects at this year's third annual Helping Hands in the Hills. Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and the city of Vestavia sponsored the event. more
Executive chef at Revolve Kitchen & Brew Sean Butler wins Iron City Chef 2017
Iron City Chef 2017, which took place Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m., featured special dishes by four local chefs. The night ended with a cook-off between the two top-voted chefs, with three judges then deciding who was crowned Iron City Chef. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Taming the flow
As development continues near Cahaba River, stakeholders try to balance growth, conservation. more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Survey: Financial Crime in Vestavia Hills
To pair with our cover story this month about combatting financial crime, take our survey about personal experiences with financial crime. more
Emily Featherston
VHFD trains with neighboring departments
The Vestavia Hills Fire Department teamed up with surrounding cities to keep firefighters sharp on search and rescue skills. more
Jefferson County school tax renewal passes by large percent
The opinion of voters on school taxes were clear-cut when they came in on Tuesday night. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler.
Rivalry moves from fields to wallets with University FanCards
Gift cards can be a convenient, but oftentimes impersonal, gift. University FanCards aims to make those cold pieces of plastic warm the heart of college football fans. more
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