By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorDeborah Godfrey of Vestavia Hills said she emerged from an hour-long self-defense class hardly a karate expert but with enough knowledge to reduce her chances of becoming a crime victim.“One thing I was not sure about was when I’m out walking and I see people, I didn’t know whether to look at them or avoid eye … [Read more...]

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church at 1114 Oxmoor Road in Homewood for residents impacted by flooding. The shelter offers a safe place to stay, a hot meal and minor first aid. The Red Cross is also opening a shelter at Helena Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 3396 Helena Road in Helena. For more information, visit … [Read more...]

By William C. Singleton IIIJournal contributorThe new Chapel Lane extension is already drawing business based on the announcement that Field & Stream is building a store in Hoover.Hoover Executive Director Allen Pate said the $7.5 million, 3/4-mile road which runs under Interstate 459 and ties Chapel Lane with Galleria Boulevard was pivotal in the city landing … [Read more...]

Over the Mountain residents will have a free way to safely dispose of hazardous household waste this month.The city of Hoover will hold its spring household hazardous waste day on April 26, the same day Jefferson County residents can bring their hazardous waste to McLendon Park, which is adjacent to Legion Field.From 8 a.m.-noon, Hoover residents can bring household … [Read more...]

The Vestavia Hills City Hall is going to the chickens. Sort of.The Vestavia Hills City Council recently agreed to sell the current city hall property on Montgomery Highway to Chick-fil-A.The fast food restaurant plans to open a location at the city hall site once the new Vestavia Hills City Hall is built.The city’s agreement with Chick-fil-A means Vestavia Hills can … [Read more...]