LEXI COON
Photo by Layton Dudley.
Setting up for a ‘lifetime of smiles’
Dr. Clayton Browne, who grew up in Homewood and now lives in Vestavia, opened the new office in fall 2018 after graduating from the UAB School of Dentistry, first in 2015 and later returning for a certificate in orthodontics. Read more
Staff photo.
Dooley to speak at 1st Freedom from Addiction Coalition breakfast of 2019
The city of Vestavia Hills will be hosting the first Freedom from Addiction Coalition breakfast of 2019 at 7:30 a.m. on April 4 at the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Wing Ding moves to April 13
In the eighth iteration of the Wing Ding festival, the date has shifted from early-summer to April 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Vestavia Hills City Hall. Read more
Image courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Vestavia schools closed Jan. 29 due to incoming winter weather
A winter storm warning has been issued for Jefferson County from midnight to noon Jan. 29. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Chamber presents annual awards at luncheon
The luncheon also closed with the installation of the 2019 officers and directors. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Commitment Day 5k kicks off 2019
The annual race was held at Life Time Fitness in Vestavia Hills on Jan. 1. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon
VHHS sees swimmers, divers final at state championship
During the first weekend in December, the Vestavia Hills High School swimming and diving team competed in the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championships at Auburn University, where 15 athletes qualified for finals. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
A passion for fashion
The Vestavia Heels is the school’s first fashion club, and Lang said it was immediately popular. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon
Library in the Forest opens makerspace
The makerspace would take its place and provide more meeting space for groups, as well as place for people of all ages to get hands-on crafting and STEM experience. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Families gather for annual tree lighting
Despite the cold weather, families and friends went to Vestavia Hills City Hall to celebrate the annual tree lighting ceremony and watch a variety of community performances. Read more
Boys choir concert moves to Briarwood Presbyterian
Even in the new location, guests can expect the classic Christmas carols the BBC concert is known for. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Vestavia Hills Library Foundation hosts annual Storybook 5k
Runners came out for the 5k, 2-mile run and 1-mile fun run on Oct. 27. Read more
Photo courtesy of Melinda Thornbury.
Assistance League of Birmingham to host Little Black Dress Luncheon
In keeping with tradition, the Assistance League of Birmingham will be hosting their annual Little Black Dress Luncheon this month. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
State of the City address given at monthly chamber luncheon
“I feel very good about the city’s quality of life,” Mayor Ashley Curry said. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Community Night Out brings families, first responders together
Hundreds of residents came out in support of the annual Community Night Out, which took place on Oct. 2. Read more
Local Rotarians set out to help vaccinate against polio in India
The morning of Oct. 24, Vestavia Hills residents Jennifer Davis and Mike and Judy Wade will take off in a plane, only to land 25 hours later in Delhi, India. Read more
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.” Read 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. Read 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. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Wing Ding draws hundreds
The annual competition was hosted by Leadership Vestavia Hills and benefitted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Read more
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