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Wald Park, entertainment district, Liberty Parkway discussed at work session
The schematic designs for Wald Park have been finished. more
Neal Embry
Planning and zoning commission approves plats for Liberty Park development
The commission approved a preliminary plat application after edits were made during the meeting. more
Photo by Katie Turpen.
Library gets funding to address security problems
Staff has dealt with patrons viewing pornography, videotaping students and being belligerent with staff. more
Neal Embry
Board passes budget, discusses search policy
The board voted to table the student search policy after members expressed concern. more
UA golf coach speaks to Vestavia chamber
Coach Jay Seawell spoke about the power of people for organizations. more
Neal Embry
Council approves city budget
The council also heard an update about the Community Spaces Plan. more
Neal Embry
Council approves city's first floodplain management plan
The plan allows the city to qualify for grants and discounts from FEMA, city engineer said. more
Board approves several items in brief meeting
The board heard the second presentation of the proposed budget. more
Poto by Emily Featherston
Library program to feature Mayor Curry
On Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m., Curry will talk in the library’s community room as part of the monthly program presented by the Friends of the Library. more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia City Schools
Students at VHECH to learn about human body outside of the classroom
The BodyTrek program, facilitated by Children’s of Alabama, is a mobile unit that travels to schools within 55 miles of the hospital. more
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Helping Hands in the Hills set for 4th year
The fourth annual Helping Hands in the Hills event is set for Saturday, Sept. 8, with about 300 volunteers set to help the city’s senior citizens and disabled residents. more
Photo by Layton Dudley
Fall consignment sales coming to Vestavia
Those looking for clothes for infants and children can mark their calendars for two upcoming consignment sales in Vestavia Hills. more
Photo courtesy of UAB
House calls program helps UAB reach senior citizens
Doctors are able to keep up with lab work, make sure patients have what they need and provide services normally given in a doctor’s office from the comfort of home. more
VHECH nurse named Alabama School Nurse of the Year
Going into her 11th year as the school nurse at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, Julie Corley can add the title of best registered school nurse to her resume. more
Photo by Neal Embry
New court director hopes to bring stability, diversion program
Patel said he hopes to bring stability and organization to the department, as well as ensuring the city’s actions are in compliance with the law. more
Photo by Neal Embry
After 11 years, Kidz Closet says goodbye
Leggett thanked the community for their years of support, and encouraged everyone to shop local often in order to support businesses like Kidz Closet. more
Photo by Neal Embry
Local business owner merging Kwik Kopy Printing and The UPS store
Vestavia Hills business owner prepares to merge two of his longtime stores. more
City leaders praise success of Vestavia Hills Listens
Vestavia Hills Listens is intended to provide city residents an online forum to post questions and comments on city business and interact with city leaders. more
Design work ongoing in Community Spaces Plan
The city’s plan is to take ideas from 20 to 30 public meetings and council projects and bring them to life. more
Photo courtesy of Uma Mudunuru
Sweeping the board
In April, Pizitz middle school student Sarvagna Velidandla won first place in the All-Girls Alabama State tournament, qualifying her for the national tournament. more
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