By William C. Singleton IIIThe Homewood Public Library recently received the 2014 Gold Level Standard Award from the Alabama Library Association.The award was officially presented to Homewood Library Director Deborah Fout at ALLA’s annual convention in Huntsville in April.“Public libraries that achieve Gold Level Standards serve as benchmarks of excellence for … [Read more...]
Vestavia Schools Will Start Voluntary Drug-Test Program
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Vestavia Hills school system will begin a new voluntary drug-testing program for the 2014-2015 school year.The program will include students in the seventh through 12th grades who volunteer to participate. Students and their parents must sign release forms to participate in the program, city and school officials … [Read more...]
New Superintendent Will Start Job Aug. 1
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorVestavia Hills’ next superintendent will start her job Aug. 1.The school board recently approved the contract of Sheila Phillips, whom it named its next superintendent last month to replace Jamie Blair.Phillips’ contract covers three years at a salary of $167,500 annually. She will also receive $9,888 a year for … [Read more...]
French Withdraws from House District 46 Race
Steve French has announced that he is withdrawing from the House District 46 race.French was scheduled to face David Faulkner in the July 15 Republican primary runoff.In a statement released on the morning of June 12, French said that "life events have gotten in the way of a good plan" and that it is no longer prudent for him to continue his campaign."Therefore, I … [Read more...]
OTM Candidates Headed for July 15 Runoff
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorState Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, and conservative think-tank founder Gary Palmer are headed for a July 15 runoff to represent the Sixth Congressional District, and several other candidates are also in runoffs in their races to represent Over the Mountain residents.In the June 3 primary election, DeMarco received … [Read more...]