LEXI COON
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
El ZunZún bringing Latin American and Mexican flavors to Vestavia Hills
The restaurant is named for the Cuban emerald hummingbird, the cousin of the ruby-throated hummingbird and nicknamed “el Zunzún.” more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Hundreds attend I Love America Night
Despite being rescheduled and moved indoors, families and friends attended the annual I Love America Night on July 2. more
Photo courtesy of Melanie Perry.
Veteran recounts time serving in WWII
Three years, one month and seven days. That’s how long Eddie Mauter spent serving his country in World War II. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Wing Ding draws hundreds
The annual competition was hosted by Leadership Vestavia Hills and benefitted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. more
Photo courtesy of Beau Gustafson.
‘It’s more than I hoped for’
Vestavia Hills’ Jaime Primak Sullivan works as executive producer on new movie, ‘Breaking In.’ more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Dogwood Luncheon speaker talks of living through World War II, the Holocaust
Rosemarie Reinhard Musso has since become a U.S. citizen and published a book, “Father, Forgive Them — The Four Laws of Forgiveness,” about her life experiences. more
Courtesy of the Jefferson County Department of Health.
County Department of Health distributing oral rabies vaccine
The vaccine baits will be distributed March 20-23. more
Lexi Coon.
School systems, local law enforcement discuss school safety with representatives
Superintendents, including Vestavia Hills' Todd Freeman, and the Jefferson County and Shelby County sheriff's office met on March 12 to discuss school safety with local representatives. more
Lexi Coon.
Vestavia hosts Wills for Heroes event
Wills for Heroes is a program that offers free living wills, wills and powers of attorney to first responders by partnering with volunteer lawyers. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
First Reindeer Dash benefits On River Time
Pure Fitness on Montgomery Highway hosted the inaugural two-mile race on Dec. 23. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
GoNow Doctors now open
As of early December, Rocky Ridge gained one new tenant in the medical field: GoNow Doctors. more
Photo courtesy of Riley McLaughlin.
5K to help ‘Commit to Fit’
Many New Years resolutions miss a fundamental element to be successful: commitment. more
Lexi Coon
Rebel swimmers place top in state
Vestavia Hills High School took 17 swimmers and one diver to the state swim meet, with 10 qualifying for finals. more
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The Reset: Rebels swimmers finish season
The Vestavia Hills High School basketball, swimming and diving, and indoor track and field teams were among those in action last week. more
Photo courtesy of Ken Berg.
Dads to join annual Boys Choir Christmas Concert
This year, the Birmingham Boys Choir is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Christmas Concert. more
Photo by Ron Burkett.
Library in the Forest hosting Christmas events
Santa is coming to town, and the Library in the Forest is making sure to celebrate with a wide selection of holiday-themed events. more
Lexi Coon
Engagement meetings continue over school restructuring
Tuesday saw two meetings where parents and community members could voice their thoughts on the proposed options. more
Ryan Farrell
Fire closes section of Panorama Drive
One adult victim was pulled from the home and transported by ambulance for treatment, Farrell said, adding that he was unsure of their condition. more
Photo by Emily Featherston.
Representatives returning for legislative forum
As a way to connect the local school systems with the broader education of Alabama, Mountain Brook City Schools and Vestavia City Schools are again working together to host a legislative forum on Nov. 16. more
Photo courtesy of the Lollar Group.
Market Noel moving to the Finley Center
After a few years of changing spaces, the Junior League of Birmingham’s annual shopping fundraiser, Market Noel, has found a new home: the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex. more
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