By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Water in Montevallo was a recurring topic of discussion at the Montevallo City Council’s April 24 meeting. During this meeting, the council heard a citizen express concerns about…
Council talks cell provider, Chamber of Commerce Hall…
By Madeline Burbank At their Nov. 14 meeting, the Montevallo City Council accepted a proposal from the mobile service provider First Responder Network Authority, better known as FirstNet. FirstNet provides cell service aimed at serving…
Alabaster mayor comments on Walker Springs development
By Josie Shaw, Managing editor of production In the Nov. 14 Alabaster City Council meeting, Alabaster Mayor Scott Brakefield addressed both the public and the council about an issue of communication throughout the process of…
University’s E-Club continues to fight for Ebenezer Swamp
By Lily McCormick The University of Montevallo’s Environmental Club is turning its attention to the several developments encroaching Ebenezer Swamp. Last week, the club hosted a teach-in at the Center for the Arts. The…
The future of medical cannabis in Alabama
By Wesley Walter In May 2021, Alabama became the 37th state to adopt a medical cannabis program. However, despite the law being in place for over a year, according to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission,…
Council talks Mahler House restoration and Orr Park…
By Madeline Burbank On Oct. 10 the Montevallo City Council voted to begin bidding for phase II of the renovations of the Mahler House in Shoal Creek Park to restore parts of the building that…
UM students advocate for change for Ebenezer Swamp…
By Josie Shaw, Managing editor of production Several faculty members and students from UM’s environmental studies department attended a public hearing in Alabaster to protest a housing subdivision development affecting UM’s Ebenezer Swamp. In 2020,…
Council talks budget, security contractors and more
By Madeline Burbank The Montevallo City Council voted to pass the 2022-2023 fiscal budget at their Sept. 26 meeting after its second reading. This saw minor changes from the first reading including a 3 percent…