By Madison Smith, Managing editor of content Veterans and their families from across Alabama gathered March 29 at the Alabama National Cemetery to honor those who served in the Vietnam War in recognition of National…
Council discusses zoning, glass recycling, dance
By Wesley Walter Managing editor Students from the University of Montevallo’s Department of Environmental Studies presented research projects to the Montevallo City Council at the council’s April 22 meeting. These projects sought to highlight sustainability…
Anti-DEI bill spells trouble for UM minority orgs
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…
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…