NEAL EMBRY
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Market on the Mountain, Whale of a Sale return
Whale of a Sale features items from various vendors, with sale proceeds going to benefit Vestavia Day School. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alice Elmore.
Bids and Bites to benefit VHEW
This year, the event is set for Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Hoover Country Club, said Alice Elmore, one of the leaders of the PTO-coordinated event. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.
Library events include ‘Love Lights’ for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a special gift for your significant other this Valentine’s Day, you might want to pay a visit to the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Read more
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Kindergarten registration for city schools set to begin Feb. 4
Kindergarten registration for Vestavia Hills City Schools will open Feb. 4, allowing parents to register new students for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
Alabama Thespian Festival coming to VHHS Feb. 15-16
The 2019 Alabama Thespian Festival will come to Vestavia Hills High School from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
VHHS fundraiser to benefit UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Beyond raising funds and hosting events, RISE is a service-learning opportunity for the students, allowing them to gain valuable experience in volunteering, leadership and community involvement. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Never losing heart
When John woke up from surgery, he had one question: “Can I play soccer now?” He hoped to be able to play the sport his family was so passionately involved in. Read more
Small group, nonprofit help women struggling with pregnancy issues
At the end of the 12-week curriculum, 90 percent of the women’s circumstances haven’t changed, but their outlook has, Adams said. Read more
Photo courtesy of Pam Chancey.
VHHS alumna talks on dance career, forming traveling convention
Pam Chancey’s conventions have been so popular, there was a time in Houston when she had 500 dancers on a waiting list. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
City prepares for small-cell technology
Cell towers cover large areas, while small-cell technology, which attaches inconspicuously to utility poles, covers a small area, helping eliminate dead zones. Read more
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VHPD: City making progress with coyote, feral cat populations
The trapper caught 14 coyotes in the spring of 2018, Coleman said, and the police department is currently taking calls about coyotes in the winter of 2018 and early 2019. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Seeing the city in action
Before working for Vestavia, Wakefield interned for the city of Mountain Brook, where he helped work on a census project. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Longtime Vestavia businesses talk about history, growth over years
These businesses have been around for decades and have experienced change at their businesses while interacting with several generations of Vestavians. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Western Supermarkets.
Western in Vestavia being sold to Publix
The longtime Rocky Ridge establishment will be torn down and rebuilt as a 35,000-square-foot Publix, as Western prepares to discontinue operations. Read more
Photo courtesy of Tait Stoddard.
Dinner and Diamonds set for Feb. 23
The annual fundraiser includes live music and auctions. Read more
Police ask for help finding missing man
Barry Allen Gray is missing from Vestavia Hills, police said. Read more
Madoline Markham
Artists Incorporated Gallery moving to Leeds
The business is combining their galleries and moving to the Shops of Grand River. Read more
Neal Embry
Birmingham Boys Choir entertains crowd at Briarwood Presbyterian Church
The choir also got the crowd involved during the Christmas performance. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry
‘Proud to be on the team’
Reflecting on his years of service, Boone said he’s just glad to be a “member of the team.” Read more
Unless U to build new school on donated land
The organization began in 2014 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church, but the plan was always to move from the church into a “forever home,” Cleveland said. Read more
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