By M.K. Bryant, News editor Eclipse Coffee and Books opened its doors in 2001, and quickly became a major part of the Montevallo community. In June 2017, the owners of Eclipse, Cheryl and Michael Patton…
C’s Cakes & Coffee House opens doors to…
Owner Cynthia Bertolone and employees at C's prepare a guest's coffee order. Photo by Kat Bell The long-vacated niche of small-town coffee house present in the city of Montevallo since the departure of Eclipse Coffee…
One dead, two injured in Thanksgiving shooting
Photo courtesy of Brookfield Properties Retail Group Two were injured and one person is dead after a shooting in the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover on Thanksgiving night. After an altercation between 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. and…
Former UM student makes directing debut
Up and coming director Luis Abe Jimenez poses on a Birmingham rooftop. Photo by Jaysen Michael On Oct. 20, former UM student and local independent film director Luis Abe Jimenez made his debut with his feature horror…
Inaugural Tinglewood Festival hosts local artists, celebrates local…
(Left) An artist performs a live chainsaw wood-carving demonstration. Photo by Harrison Neville It was a muggy day in Orr Park, but that didn’t prevent a sizable crowd from turning out for the City of Montevallo’s…
UM professor to serve on statewide committee
Drawing upon his education in marketing, Beal sought to “get his name out there,” using signs placed around his district. Photo courtesy of Brendan Beal Dr. Brendan Beal, assistant professor of social work at UM,…
City of Montevallo establishes trial program for public…
A Montevallo Area Express bus stops outside Napier Hall. Photo by Waid Jones As students move back onto the University of Montevallo’s campus, they may notice signs proclaiming, “It’s time to ride.” These are signs…
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…