By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Homewood City Council recently approved the rezoning of two lots on Oxmoor Road so the Exceptional Foundation can build a youth center.The council by a 9-1 vote agreed to rezone two lots at 1610 and 1612 Oxmoor Road near the Exceptional Foundation from Neighborhood Preservation District to Institution District. … [Read more...]
Hoover School Board Approves Bus Fee Schedule
By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe Hoover school board recently unanimously approved a fee schedule for students needing bus transportation to city schools in the 2014-2015 school year pending U.S. District Court approval.The school system plans to charge non-poverty students the most. Families with students who receive reduced-price lunches or free … [Read more...]
OTM: Cities Plan Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Events
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorTwo Over the Mountain cities will host special faith-based events in April and May in an effort to bring dignitaries and local residents together.Vestavia Hills and Hoover will host their Mayor's Prayer Breakfast events to gather city and elected officials, religious leaders, business leaders and members of the community together to … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills: New AMBUCS Building Goes Up in One Day
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorIn just one day last week, a crew from a Homewood-based construction company built a new building to benefit an organization that helps children with disabilities.Twin brothers David and William Seigel, owners of Twin Construction Companies, and their crew constructed the 12-by-20 building at the Greater Birmingham AMBUCS … [Read more...]
UAB Will Emphasize Innovation, Research, New President Tells Chamber Members
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorThe new president of the University of Alabama at Birmingham last week told a group of Vestavia Hills business leaders and residents that he is honored and privileged to represent the great people who work at UAB during such an exciting time for the one of the state's largest employers and key economic engines of the Birmingham metro … [Read more...]