Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey announced this afternoon that barrier cables will be installed soon in the median of Interstate 459 between Acton Road and Exit 13.Today Ivey announced that the city has received notification from John Cooper, director of the Alabama Department of Transportation that the barrier cables will be installed within 60 days."We deeply appreciate … [Read more...]
Palmer Defeats DeMarco in Primary Runoff
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorFresh off his Republican runoff victory over State Rep. Paul DeMarco for the Sixth Congressional District seat, political newcomer Gary Palmer said he’s not taking his next opponents lightly.Palmer will face Democrat Avery Vise and Libertarian Aimee Love in the November general election, and most have penciled him in … [Read more...]
Polls Open Today for Primary Runoff Election
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorOver the Mountain voters will join others across the Birmingham metro area today to cast their ballots in the primary runoff election. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Residents can check their polling places at AlabamaVotes.gov or by calling 1-800-274-8683. Alabama Sixth Congressional District candidates Paul … [Read more...]
Vestavia Fire Department Adding New Thermal Imaging Cameras
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Vestavia Hills Fire Department will be getting new thermal imaging cameras to help fight fires and assist in rescue missions.The city’s fire department recently received a $45,538 grant through the American Fire Act to buy eight thermal imaging cameras.Vestavia Hills must put up $5,059 to satisfy the grant’s … [Read more...]
Crestline Pig Plans Still in the Works
Despite rumors being circulated on social media sites, officials say the plans to return a Piggly Wiggly grocery store to Crestline Village in Mountain Brook are still in the works.However, the new Piggly Wiggly’s location in the village has changed.Robert Jolly, president of Retail Specialists, said he planned to present an update on the return of the Crestline Pig to … [Read more...]