The beginning of the new academic year comes with a new beginning for Montevallo’s College of Arts and Sciences, as Dr. Ruth Truss steps into the role of Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.…
Montevallo Junior Mayor Speaks on Issues With City…
By Cady Inabinett Tensions between the Montevallo Junior City Council and the Montevallo City Council remain high after Junior Mayor Olivia Gilbert was prevented from taking her usual seat on the council dais at the group’s Aug. 27 meeting. …
Disharmony Between Montevallo City Council and Montevallo Junior…
By Cady Inabinett Several members of the community expressed dissatisfaction with the Montevallo Junior City Council’s exclusion from the city council dais during meetings at the Montevallo City Council’s meeting on Aug. 23. The MJCC, represented…
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…
Council Holds Public Hearing on Colonial Oaks Subdivision
By Cady Inabinett A public hearing on changes to the development of the Colonial Oaks subdivision was held at the Montevallo City Council meeting on July 26. This hearing came after a Corps of Engineer’s reviewed the land slated to be developed…
University announces group examining building naming criteria
By Cady Inabinett The university announced the formation of a new working group focusing on campus building names. The group, led by members of the Board of Trustees, is expected to review criteria for selecting namesakes…
City Council’s confusion frustrates citizens
by Cady Inabinett Confusion saturated discussions at the Montevallo City Council meeting on June 14, with council members appearing ill-prepared for several of the topics discussed and citizens expressing their dismay with the events of the meeting. …
City Council approves storm shelter
By Cady Inabinett Montevallo citizens will have new places to take shelter during severe storms, as the City Council approved the construction of two new storm shelters at their meeting on May 24. The council accepted a…