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Brittany Wagner, who has been featured in Netflix's "Last Chance U," will be in attendance at the September Chamber Luncheon.
It was announced in a release Thursday that interim Fire Chief Marvin Green has officially taken the role.
Crews will close off some lanes in Vestavia Hills as they make some much-needed repairs to the roads.
Twelve of Mountain Brook High School's student qualified as National Merit Semifinalists after taking a qualifying exam.
In response to concerns from residents, the Mountain Brook City Council approved an ordinance restricting short-term rentals.
After taking a qualifying exam, 12 of Vestavia Hills' students were named National Merit Semifinalist, the most of any school in the state.
After a four month bid for the state's top seat, David Carrington has announced he will no longer be campaigning for governor.
Tricia Holbrook's new salon concept promises efficient service without sacrificing quality.
After enduring its own flooding, Vestavia Bowl is giving back to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
After struggling against the Spain Park Jags, the Vestavia Hills Rebels play Oak Mountain at home.
After a disappointing loss against Hoover, the Mountain Brook Spartans will try for their first region win against Thompson.
Mountain Brook managed to avoid any real damage during Monday's storms.
While the website is not functional, the Action Center app is still working.
Start time will be delayed until 10 a.m. in response to inclement weather.
All Vestavia Hills Schools will be delayed two hours so maintenance crews can assess each campus.
There are still spots open for teenagers with their learner's permits looking to learn driving techniques.
Anna Claire Pledger earned her community's respect when she was bitten by a copperhead in the process of saving her two younger siblings.
With the first phase of its three-part renovations complete, the Birmingham Zoo cut the ribbon on its new event space, Henley Park.
The Vestavia Hills senior got a surprise when he went to the Clemson-Auburn game on Saturday.
"Parenting the Teenage Driver," a talk by Dale Wisely, will be given in two sessions on Sept. 14.
