By Wesley Walter Managing editor On March 20, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill containing sweeping restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and policies in state funded institutions. The law, formerly…
Montevallo businesses struggle to stay afloat during shelter-in-place…
As Alabama’s shelter-in-place order persists, many small businesses in Montevallo are struggling to make ends meet as social distancing requirements whittle down their profits. Loss of business from students leaving campus, combined with the shelter-in-place…
Despite pandemic, city comes together for Love Montevallo…
Artist Collin William cuts the ribbon held by some of the mural's contributors and Mayor Hollie CostPhoto by: Wesley Hyde On March 14, the City of Montevallo hosted the third annual “Love Montevallo Day” event. …
City of Montevallo Declares State of Emergency
Mayor Hollie Cost announced that she had declared a state of emergency in the City of Montevallo. Mayor Cost discussed this measure during an emergency meeting of the Montevallo City Council on March 17. “In…
Montevallo makers
Photo by Jamie Browder When Casie Tate opened The Art Studio in downtown Montevallo six months ago it was fueled by her love of teaching crafts and of the city itself. Tate and her husband Lee have been…
Senator discusses teacher shortage at roundtable
Mark Dixon, Avis Williams, J.W. Carpenter, Sen. Doug Jones and Dr. Courtney Bentley dissing teacher retention at roundtable. Photo by Caleb Jones On Saturday, Aug. 24, Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala, hosted a roundtable discussion in…
Montevallo holds second Tinglewood Festival
Even a hot summer day didn’t stop a crowd from turning out for the City of Montevallo’s 2nd Tinglewood Festival. Aside from the beautiful setting next to Shoal Creek, Orr Park is unique for carvings done by Tim…
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…