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City Manager talks about Community Spaces at chamber luncheon
Jeff Downes updated the crowd about what's going on with all of the components of the Community Spaces capital improvements plan. Read more
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Council annexes 13 homes into city
The Magnolia Cove subdivision will soon be a part of the City of Vestavia Hills, once the annexation is final. Read more
Wheeler files legislation supporting term limits
The first-term representative's bill would limit legislators to two terms in the state House and state Senate, and would take effect with the 2022 election. Read more
Chlorine leak sends more than 50 to hospital, shuts down roads
The leak was at a Birmingham Water Works facility at the intersection of Rocky Ridge Road and U.S. 280. Read more
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Berry campus won’t be available for beginning of 2019-20 school year, Pizitz to stay in current location
The wet winter has kept construction crews from replacing the roof and finishing other projects at the old Berry High campus, Superintendent Todd Freeman said. Read more
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Council approves rezoning for Chick-fil-A development in Cahaba Heights
The council heard from residents and CFA leaders for more than two hours Monday night. Read more
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VHHS senior Jackson Bryant signs with Naval Academy
Bryant will be a part of the Academy's track and field team. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
State law, city ordinance put focus on safety in youth sports
In order to combat injuries in youth sports, a new Alabama law mandates each city in the state offer sports safety training to youth coaches and volunteers. Read more
Making solid investments
Vestavia City Schools alumnus Ted Alling has been involved in several highly successful businesses in his career. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.
Library to host spring break ‘staycation’
The Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest is offering a “staycation” each day from March 25-29 at 3:30 p.m. in the children’s department. Read more
Garden party, St. Patrick’s Day events on tap at New Merkel
The New Merkel Senior Center will turn green March 18 in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, center Director Melanie Perry said. Read more
Ministry makes impact with worldwide outreach
One day in October 2007, David Johnson said he woke up at about 2:30 in the morning with a message given to him by God. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Saying goodbye to Central
Staff, students and families are looking to end the year on high note before the elementary school closes in May. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Character breakfast and Rebel Run coming up for RISE fundraiser
The events are part of the RISE fundraiser, which is raising money for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more
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“Napkinisms” founder Billy Ivey speaks to Vestavia chamber
Ivey shared how his practice of writing notes for his children is now impacting lives all over the country. Read more
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Council approves resolution supporting changes to gas tax, sidewalk plans
Sidewalks on Poe Drive will be constructed and partially paid for by KADCO, a residential developer building homes in the area. Read more
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City discusses changes in parks department, other plans during two-day session
City leaders met for two days at City Hall to discuss the upcoming year. Read more
Kamp Fender
VHPD breaks ground on memorial
The monument will serve as a reminder of fallen officers while reminding officers to be safe on the streets, Chief Dan Rary said. Read more
Missing teen seen in Vestavia Hills area
Virginia teen Monica Ivey has been missing since Jan. 10, 2018. Read more
Neal Embry
Council approves rezoning for two Cahaba Heights developments
The rezoning allows two developers to build townhouse in the area. Read more
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