LEXI COON
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
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.’ Read 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. Read 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. Read more
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