Soul Spot Set to Open August 21

By Cady Inabinett  After months of delays, Main Street Montevallo’s newest restaurant The Soul Spot has announced an expected grand opening date of Aug. 21.   The Soul Spot has been long awaited by the Montevallo community, as it was slated to open in…

Picture of businesses on either side of Montevallo's main street.

A surge of new businesses hits Montevallo

Over the past year, Montevallo has seen a boom in new businesses. In 2020, the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce reported eight new businesses opened in the city, including two in the downtown Main Street area.…

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Swearing in of new City Council

The Montevallo City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. to induct the newly elected members of the city council. This included the induction of new mayor, Rusty Nix, who was elected in the…

Montevallo City Council ends curbside recycling

Montevallo city council approved a measure to discontinue curbside recycling during a council meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, upon the recommendation of the finance committee.   Earlier this year it was revealed that curbside recycling in…

A lovely day to love Montevallo

Montevallo locals sell Love Montevallo Day t-shirts on Main Street. Photo by Lily Dickinson. On March 3, the City of Montevallo held Love Montevallo Day, a celebration of town’s hometown charm, and recognition of its…

Montevallo inclusivity forum prompts community discussion

On Thursday, Sept. 28, UMOM was host to a night of open community discussion. Students, UM faculty and Montevallo locals alike attended the Montevallo Community Inclusivity Forum to discuss the possibility of the city enacting…

Annual Main Street parade brings early holiday cheer

Students and Montevallo residents gathered on Main Street on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. for the city’s annual holiday parade. The parade featured various organizations and sports teams from both the University as well…