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…
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…
Montevallo residents discuss language of Non-Discrimination Ordinance
On the night of Monday, Feb. 19, residents of Montevallo gathered at UMOM for a second time to discuss the proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance, or NDO, for the city. Monday’s forum was the second of its…
Montevallo divided over NDO
The four panelists (pictured above) sought to address the issues of protecting conscience and government intervention. Photo by Jamie Haas On Thursday, Jan. 11, conversation regarding the City of Montevallo’s proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance continued at…