Two protestors hold up signs reading "No Justice No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter."

Breonna Taylor protest in Montevallo

Photo by Anna Grace Askelson. On March 13, Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her Louisville residence by police officers using a no-knock warrant. The death of Taylor sparked protest in Louisville and across the nation,…

Nix elected new mayor of Montevallo

Graphic by Anna Grace Askelson The citizens of Montevallo elected a new mayor and city council members on Aug. 25.   In the mayoral race, Russell “Rusty” Nix received 678 votes (51.9%) defeating Joyce Jones who received 629 votes (48.1%),…

The influence of Black Lives Matter on Artist

Illustration by Derrick Thomas In the midst of large-scale societal shifts, many great works of art were born. The intense emotions that come with revolutionary changes to our everyday lives are often the driving force…

Illustration featuring Joyce Jones on left and Rusty Nix on right.

Meet the Montevallo Mayoral Candidates

One of the most important aspects of a community is leadership that makes sure the voices of its people are accurately represented. Whether it's making headway in handling a crisis or simply making the environment…

City of Montevallo Passes Mask Resolution

Graphic by Bell Jackson Effective as of Tuesday, June 23, the City Council of Montevallo passed a resolution mandating the wearing of face coverings in public spaces.   The resolution recognized the emergency declarations by local,…

EJI Marker Installed in Montevallo

Lynching Marker in downtown Montevallo. Photo by Zoe Hall. Press Release Courtesy of Kathy King of the Montevallo Community Remembrance Project Montevallo, Ala. – An Equal Justice Initiative historical marker recognizing victims of an 1889 double lynching now stands in downtown Montevallo at…