Government enters first shutdown in over a decade

For the first time since December 1995, the federal government is in a shutdown. Congress failed to pass spending bills to fund government activities by the Sept. 30 deadline. The main point of contention between…

Free Matt Pitt

Matt Pitt, Birmingham evangelist for The Basement, has been arrested for impersonating a police officer for the second time. Although the facts reported insinuate Pitt is guilty, his supporters are pleading for his release by…

Checking in: Will Montevallo soon have a new…

The Montevallo Development Cooperative District (MDCD) recently approved a budget to investigate the possibility of a hotel in Montevallo. According to an AL.com article, the MDCD “approved a contract with Interim Hospitality Consultants LLC worth…

Gallery showcases civil rights photos

On Oct. 3, the “Civil Rights Leaders: Then and Now” exhibition opened in the gallery of Bloch Hall. It was produced by Montevallo art professor Scott Stephens. The exhibition highlights photos taken by the late…

Update on injured worker

Special Equipment Operator Jimmy Burchfield was airlifted to UAB Trauma Center Oct. 2 after being injured in a work-related accident at the Physical Plant. Burchfield was attempting to hook a trailer to a tractor in…

Art Stalk will spook Main Street again

The second Halloween–themed artwalk will soon haunt Main Street. Artwalk originated in a mutual attempt between the townspeople and the university. It serves to bring attention to the city’s artistic talent. Read More