By Carter James, Editor in chief Despite the 30-degree weather, over 100 attendees marched down Montevallo’s main street to celebrate the life of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr on Jan 19. Marchers sang “We Shall Overcome” on their way to…
UM admissions aids BSC transfers
By M.K. Bryant, News editor On March 26, officials at Birmingham-Southern College announced that the college will permanently close on May 31 due to ongoing financial issues. The closure follows a failed 18 month effort…
Council discusses markers and design board
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council discussed a proposed historic marker for Epsibeth Missionary Baptist Church during their March 11 meeting. The marker was proposed as part of Montevallo’s African American Heritage…
Council tackles vice and Korean excavators
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council, during their Feb. 26 meeting, discussed an ordinance that would make changes to the approval process for certain downtown business licenses. Prospective businesses to be affected…
Montevallo’s spring has sprung
By Ashlee Hall, Lifestyles editor When you think of Montevallo, tourist attractions might not be the first thing to come to mind, but, every spring, hundreds of people travel to the city to stroll the…
Shelby Humane faces overcrowding
By M.K. Bryant, News editor As owner surrenders of pets surge, local animal shelter, Shelby County Humane Society, has been left overcrowded and under-resourced. Shelby County Humane Society is located in Columbiana, just 25 minutes…
Snow falls on Montevallo
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief It may have been far from a wonderland, but there was no denying winter had arrived in full force as snow and ice fell on Montevallo on the morning…
Council talks fire finances and park repairs
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor A resolution seeking to establish a bank account for Montevallo Fire and Rescue was discussed and voted on at the Montevallo City Council’s first meeting of 2024. City Clerk Steve…