Mountain Brook Schools Could Begin Facility Upgrades This Summer

The Mountain Brook City Council heard about several capital improvement projects for local schools at its Monday night meeting.

Weekly Update: See Which Mountain Brook Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Jefferson County and across Alabama.

Mountain Brook Mayor To Give Virtual State Of The City Address

Mayor Stewart Welch will give his State of the City address in February via a Zoom meeting.

Mtn. Brook Students Make Honors Lists At College Of Charleston

Some local students were among those honored at the College of Charleston on the Dean's List and President's List.

Birmingham Area High School Basketball Scores: Keep Up On Patch

Keep up with all of the Birmingham area high school basketball scores right here on Patch.

Spartans Boys Ranked 6th In 6A Hoops Poll

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has Mountain Brook ranked 6th in the 6A top 10.

Spire To Begin Major Project In Crestline Soon

Spire will begin gas line work on Montevallo Road soon, a project that the company expects to complete this summer.

Here's How Close Mountain Brook Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Mountain Brook area.

Spartans Baseball Team Racks Up Statewide Awards

Although the season was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mountain Brook's baseball team captured several awards for the 2020 season.

MBE 6th Grade Student Wins Mountain Brook District Spelling Bee

A sixth grader from Mountain Brook Elementary won the annual Mountain Brook Spelling Bee this year.

Mountain Brook Residents Earn Degrees From Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State's commencement ceremony in December honored graduates from Mountain Brook.

Kindergarten Registration In Mountain Brook: What To Know

Registration for kindergarten in Mountain Brook City Schools begins soon. Here what you need to know.

Spartans Volleyball Coach Announces Retirement

After back-to-back state titles, Mountain Brook volleyball coach Vicki Nichols announced her retirement.

Patch Reader Questions For Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston

Sam Gaston answers Patch readers' questions about issues and happenings in Mountain Brook.

How To Register For The COVID-19 Vaccine In Mountain Brook

Jefferson County residents can register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and get into the county's database.

See Which Mountain Brook Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Jefferson County (AL).

Mountain Brook Students Donate Gifts To Veterans

Students from Cherokee Bend and Brookwood Forest donated gifts to local veterans as part of the Wrapping for America's Warriors Project.

Mountain Brook Alum Makes Chancellor's List At Troy University

Students making the Chancellor's List have to maintain a 4.0 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 hours of classes.

18 Acres Up For Auction In Mountain Brook

Three lots in Cherokee Bend totaling about 18 acres will go up for auction Jan. 20.

Mtn. Brook Residents Join Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society At Auburn

Several local residents were named to the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Auburn University for the fall semester.

Philanthropist Joann Bashinsky Dies At 89

Golden Flake heiress and local philanthropist Joann Bashinsky died Sunday at the age of 89.

Local Non-Profit Purchases Montclair Road Property

Christ Health Center purchased property near the Levite Jewish Community Center on Montclair Road.

Mountain Brook Animal Control Signs New Deal With Local Vet

Mountain Brook has ended its partnership with Liberty Animal Clinic and has entered into an agreement with Hoke Animal Clinic.

Multiple Spartans Among ASWA All-State Teams

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its All-State teams for the 2020 season this week.

Longtime Mountain Brook Hot Dog Spot To Close

Sneaky Pete's in Mountain Brook Village is set to close its doors this week, but there's a chance it could reopen.

Mountain Brook Residents Make Berry College Dean's List

Berry College in Rome, Ga., announced its Fall semester Dean's List, which includes several local students.

Mountain Brook Honors Teachers Of The Year

Mountain Brook City Schools recognizes the system's teachers of the year for 2020.

City Council Approves New Stop Signs Near Crestline Elementary

New stop signs will be put in place at a busy intersection near Crestline Elementary School.

Mountain Brook PD: Scammers Pose As Cops, Demand Payment

Mountain Brook police say they've seen an increase in scammers calling victims claiming to be cops with a warrant for their arrest.

Mountain Brook City Council Approves 4-Way Stop At Intersection

The intersection is near Crestline Elementary and is at its busiest during morning and afternoon carpool.

Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To See In Mountain Brook

Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice

Power Outage Causes Delay Monday For Mountain Brook High School

School will start at 10 a.m. for students, the school said.

Secondhand Store To Open At Levite Jewish Community Center

A local non-profit specializing in services for special needs citizens will opened a shop in the LJCC on Montclair Road.

Local Students Make Dean's List At Belmont University

Belmont University's Dean's List is full of Birmingham-area students. See who made the prestigious list.

Mountain Brook City Manager Answers Patch Readers' Questions

Mountain Brook city manager Sam Gaston answers questions posted by Patch readers regarding city issues.

USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In Mountain Brook

Many U.S. kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The USPS Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.

Birmingham Zoo Launches 'Feed Your Animals' Fundraising Campaign

Protective Life Corporation jump-started the zoo's fundraiser by awarding a $250,000 grant that will be combined with other matching gifts.

The Joint Chiropractic Opens in Mountain Brook

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Home Decor Shop Opens In Mountain Brook

A new shop featuring antique art and curated collections has opened in English Village.

Mountain Brook Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Many local Christmas tree farmers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure you and your family have a jolly holiday.