By Emily Williams Hundreds of parents and students gathered Sept. 30 at what will become Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge for the school’s grand opening – a year early. The building now is home to Jefferson County’s Gresham Elementary School. After renovations, it will open as a Vestavia Hills elementary school in August 2019. During last month’s introductory event, … [Read more...]
A Tradition of Its Own: VHECH Promotes Its Promise in Heights Heroes Races
By Ingrid Howard Alicia Hunsberger, principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, said she isn’t a runner. But because she loves being a part of the community, she puts that aside during VHECH’s annual fundraising event, the Heights Heroes 5K and Fun Run. The idea for the fundraiser came together after Hunsberger first became principal at the school two years ago. … [Read more...]
Homewood Hopes to Blow the Lid Off State Tax Caps
By William C. Singleton III Homewood officials hope to join Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Huntsville as the only Alabama cities exempted from the state’s Lid Law. But for that to happen, voters throughout Jefferson County would have to put on their stamp of approval. When county residents go to the polls Nov. 6, they will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment … [Read more...]
Juniors Lead Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team Into Postseason Play
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook volleyball began the 2018 season with no seniors, heavily reliant on its junior class for success. Now the team is headed into the postseason ranked second in the state behind the strength of that big junior class. “Our team is working really well together,” said coach Vickie Nichols. “Everyone has been stepping up and doing their job. We have a … [Read more...]
DIY Dreadlock
By Sue Murphy Yesterday was a banner day. For the first time, I used the self-checkout kiosk at Walmart. I slid my purchases across the scanner, put them in the bag and stuck my credit card into the little slot. I wouldn’t have attempted it, but the regular checkout lanes were jammed and my daughter was standing right next to me for backup. I kind of resent the fact … [Read more...]