VHCS Foundation Donates $130,000 To Support Reopening Plan

The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation delivered one of its largest donations ever to support the school system’s reopening efforts.

Vestavia Hills Alumni Ask Schools To Drop 'Rebels' Name

Three VHHS alumni spoke at this week's school board meeting asking that the system drop the Rebels name for its schools.

Vestavia Hills Election Results: Paul Head Declared Winner

Paul Head has been declared the winner in Vestavia's only contested City Council seat Tuesday.

ADCNR Strengthens Safeguards Against Nonnative Species

A law regulating nonnative species in Alabama has been amended to defend against the harm they cause to the state's ecosystem.

Vestavia Schools To Offer SafeSchools Alert System Again

Vestavia schools will again provide all students, parents and staff with an anonymous reporting service for school safety concerns.

Vestavia Hills Heroes: Patch Recognizes Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Nearly Half Of AL City Dwellers Want To Move To Suburbs: Report

A recent study reveals that nearly half of Alabama's city dwellers would rather live in the suburbs.

Chromebook Pickup Schedule Released For Vestavia Schools

Vestavia students may pick up their Chromebooks beginning August 14.

Vestavia Cancels First 2 Games Of Football Season

Amid COVID-19 concerns, Vestavia Hills High School has canceled football practices until August 20 and its first two games.

Green Valley Road To Close For 3 Days For Construction

Sewer work between Crosshaven Drive and Wall Street in Cahaba Heights began Monday and will last through Wednesday.

Vestavia Teen Killed In Trail Riding Accident

A 16-year-old died in a trail riding accident off Old Overton Road near Vestavia Hills.

Alabama Power Customers To Receive A Credit In October

Alabama Power customers will see a credit on their bills in October, thanks to the Alabama Public Service Commission.

VHHS Principal Transferred, Students Petition For His Return

The Vestavia Hills Board of Education transferred VHHS principal Dr. Tyler Burgess, and students have started a petition for his return.

I-459 At Liberty Parkway Shut Down After Wreck

A wreck on I-459 at Liberty Parkway has closed all southbound traffic.

Vestavia School System Honors Two Employees

Two Vestavia Hills City Schools employees were recognized by the board this week.

Vestavia Superintendent Gives Update On School Reopening Plan

Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman delivered a message to parents regarding distance learning for the upcoming school year.

Sidewalk Work To Begin On Dolly Ridge Road

The City of Vestavia Hills will begin work on the sidewalks on Dolly Ridge Road this week.

Vestavia Resident Graduates With Honors From Miami University

A Vestavia Hills resident has been awarded a bachelors degree from Miami University in Ohio.

Vestavia Police Warn Of Local Scammers

Vestavia police warn residents not to buy pine straw from a group of men who have been accused of scamming customers.

Retail Business In Vestavia Hills Has New Ownership

A fitness retail business in Vestavia's Patchwork Farms is under new ownership.

Vestavia Hills Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash

A 24-year-old Vestavia woman was killed in a crash in Leeds Wednesday morning.

Road Work In Cahaba Heights To Cause Traffic Issues

Road work on Crosshaven Drive in Cahaba Heights is expected to cause detours for the next two weekends.

4 Vestavia Residents Named To Harding University Dean's List

Harding University in Arkansas named four Vestavia Hills residents to its Spring 2020 Dean's List.

2 Vestavia Residents Make Wofford Dean's List

Two Vestavia Hills residents were named to the Spring 2020 semester Dean's List at Wofford College.

New Principal Named At Liberty Park Elementary School

Former Cherokee Bend assistant principal Blair Inabinet is the new principal at Liberty Park.

Vestavia Adds New Member To Board Of Education

Local attorney Scott Brown is the latest addition to the Vestavia Hills Board of Education.

Vestavia Responds To Questions About Rebel Mascot

Amid pressure from activists to change names that reference the Confederacy, schools like VHHS are faced with questions to answer.

Former Vestavia Hills Superintendent Dies

Carlton Smith, who served as superintendent for Vestavia Hills City Schools for 11 years, died at the age of 83.

After 30 Years In Business, Vestavia Bakery Closes

A longtime member of the Vestavia Hills business community has closed its doors, perhaps permanently.

Traditional Learning Or Virtual: Vestavia Parent Survey Launched

Dr. Todd Freeman wants parents to complete a survey regarding preferences between virtual learning or traditional for the coming year.

Vestavia Students Named National Merit Finalists

Fifteen Vestavia Hills High School students have been named National Merit finalists this year.

Legendary Vestavia Coach To Step Down After 2020 Season

Vestavia's Hall of Fame football coach Buddy Anderson says the 2020 season will be his last.

Vestavia Council Passes Regulations For Altadena Valley Park

The Vestavia Hills City Council has designated the former Altadena Valley golf course a "passive park."

Vestavia Hills Elementary West Receives Award

Vestavia Hills Elementary West was awarded a 2020 Promising Practice Award by Character.org.

Vestavia Hills Officials Have 'No Plans' To Pass Curfew

Although its bordering communities have all put a curfew in place amid civil unrest in the area, Vestavia Hills officials say they will not.

Hair Salon Moving To New Vestavia Location

Studio 21 Salon & Boutique plans to move to a new space near the Colonnade.

Vestavia Hills City Schools Hall Of Fame Nominations Open

Vestavia Hills City Schools is forming a Hall of Fame to honor individuals who have contributed to the school system's success and legacy.

New Vestavia Hills Publix To Open In June

A new Publix supermarket will soon open in Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills.

Sidewalk Construction To Begin On East Street

The City of Vestavia will begin work on sidewalks on East Street this week.

Vestavia Hills Board Of Education Names New President

Lisa Baker will serve as the next president of the Vestavia Hills Board of Education, replacing outgoing president David Powell.