This annual service commemorates the feast day set aside to honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology. All are welcome to bring their pets to receive a blessing during the service in the church’s courtyard. Pets should be on leashes or in carriers. A memorial area will be set aside for deceased pets. Bring a photo or other memento of your pet for the … [Read more...]
Vulcan AfterTunes featuring Jessica Lea Mayfield
This fall concert series continues with live music by Jessica Lea Mayfield. The event will include fresh brews by Magic Hat and snacks by Slice Pizza and Brew. For more information, call 933-1409 or go to http://www.visitvulcan.com. … [Read more...]
Who Needs a Region?
By Lee DavisJournal Sports WriterTo understand why Over the Mountain football rivalries are so intense, look no further than Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills. They have a history.It really began in the early 1970s, when the City of Vestavia Hills launched its own school system. Previously, students from Vestavia, Hoover and nearby unincorporated areas of Jefferson … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Enters Contract to Sell Property, Eyes Road Improvements
By Ben Johnson Journal InternThe Vestavia City Council approved a resolution at its Sept. 26 meeting that would allow the mayor to enter into a contract with Chase Commercial Realty Inc. to sell some commercial property in the city.Mayor Albert "Butch" Zaragoza said there were a couple of properties up for sale and that he wanted to make sure to do well on the … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Alum Heading Up Schools Foundation
By Ben Johnson Journal InternAnne Womack is taking a more active role to help her alma mater.Womack, a 2003 graduate of Mountain Brook High School, is the new executive director of the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation."It's exciting to be back home," Womack said. "Development in education is my passion. To do it in a place where I'm from and to be … [Read more...]