The Rotary Club of Shades Valley announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards at a luncheon on May 4, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The scholarships recognize outstanding high school seniors for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Each of the nine students will receive a $10,000 award (for a total of $90,000 for the … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Beautification Board Presents Vestavia Belles
The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board recently hosted the 47th annual Vestavia Belles Presentation at the Vestavia Civic Center, celebrating a new class of young women dedicated to community service.The Vestavia Belles, a community service organization comprised of high school-aged young women who serve as junior hostesses for the City of Vestavia Hills, … [Read more...]
The Living Legacy: Camp Fletcher offers a chance to unplug and tune in.
By Mary Clare IngramPhotos by Jordan Wald and Courtesy BridgeWaysPauline Bray Fletcher opened Camp Fletcher in 1926, and now, a century later, the camp keeps her legacy at the forefront of their mission. Now operating under BridgeWays, the camp serves over 1,000 children and youth each year in Alabama. Fletcher, the first African … [Read more...]
Jamie Harris Reaches 250 Wins as Vestavia Hills Baseball Looks to the Future
By Loyd McIntosh Photos by Jordan WaldJamie Harris has always exemplified the standard of excellence of Vestavia Hills baseball first as a player, then as an assistant coach and now as the program’s head coach for the past 10 years. On April 30, Harris—a Vestavia Hills baseball lifer—reached a significant milestone.In the second game of the AHSAA Class … [Read more...]
SUPER SENIORS: These Class of 2026 seniors are set to change the world.
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan Wald John Lee Wimberly Vestavia Hills High SchoolHow long have you been involved in choir, and what did winning the Alabama Vocal Association District III Outstanding Choral Student and Pat Blackwell Music Education Award mean to you?I’ve been involved in choir throughout high school, but music has … [Read more...]