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Anti-DEI bill spells trouble for UM minority orgs

Editor's PicksApril 15, 2024

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…

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UM admissions aids BSC transfers

LocalApril 15, 2024

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…

Shoal Creek expansion and art show

LocalAugust 22, 2022

By Josie Shaw The City of Montevallo’s expansion in tourism will now be carried out in local parks. During August’s monthly Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, it was announced that a new accessible trail loop will…

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Council approves Orr Park creek bank restoration

Editor's PicksJune 2, 2022

By Cady Inabinett, News editor Montevallo’s city council unanimously approved the allocation of $17,400 of Montevallo Development Cooperative District funds for restoration work along the creek bank in Orr Park at their May 23 meeting. …

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City council discusses future of Shoal Creek Park

LocalMay 19, 2022

By Cady Inabinett, News editor The Montevallo City Council voted to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Shoal Creek Park Foundation at their May 9 meeting. This agreement allows the foundation to move…

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Council hosts public hearing on former frat house

LocalApril 18, 2022

By Cady Inabinett, News editor The Montevallo City Council hosted a public hearing about changing the designation of the former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in order to allow the current property owner to convert…

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Montevallo City Council discusses district lines and waives…

LocalMarch 28, 2022

By Harrison Neville The city council opened up its March 28 meeting with a discussion about district lines. Montevallo resident C.P. Pierson asked the council whether the district lines would be redrawn due to the…

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“Protect yourselves at all times by any means…

LocalMarch 21, 2022

By Cady Inabinett, News editor Ongoing issues with stray dogs in the Indian Highlands subdivision were a hot button topic at the Montevallo City Council’s March 14 meeting, with several neighborhood residents addressing the council…

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MJCC announces art box project

LocalMarch 21, 2022

By Cady Inabinett, News editor Montevallo Junior Mayor Olivia Gilbert announced that the Montevallo Junior City Council is working on creating an art box for the community during her report at the Montevallo City Council’s…