The Gold Victory cast performs in the song "Leave it Behind". Photo by Jasmyne Ray. It’s a bright sunny day in 1950’s New Orleans, Louisiana when Marilee Montelimar comes to town to settle the estate…
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 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…
Montevallo African American Heritage Trail
By Josie Shaw On Aug. 22, Montevallo’s City Council approved the production of an African American Heritage Trail to commemorate Black history within the Montevallo community. Dr. Kathy King and Anitka Stewart Sims are currently…
Tinglewood Festival: a celebration of woodworking
By M.K. Bryant Tinglewood Festival this year was held on Sept. 10 in Orr Park. This annual celebration is named after Tim Tingle, the artist behind the tree carvings that characterize Orr Park. This year,…
Council talks budget, waste disposal and more
By Madeline Burbank The Montevallo City Council had its first reading of the 2022-2023 fiscal budget at their Sept. 12 meeting. This budget included the Montevallo Police Department receiving $1,817,255 and American Rescue Plan Act…
Council approves African American Heritage Trail project
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content The Montevallo City Council voted to establish the Montevallo African American Heritage Trail at their Aug. 22 meeting, with all but two members voting in favor the project. …
Shoal Creek expansion and art show
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…