By Kaitlin CandelariaThe Hoover Library will be undergoing a facelift during August and September.The library, which has almost 500,000 visitors a year, has maintained the same color scheme for almost 25 years.“Our goal with this project is to update the color scheme on the main level of the library using shades of green, blue, orange and gold to highlight the main … [Read more...]
Study Should Help City Address Recreational Needs
By William C. Singleton IIIWith a growing sports program and limited fields to handle the influx of young athletes, Vestavia Hills city and recreational officials commissioned a study to address the city’s future recreational needs earlier this year.That study is expected to be released this month, city officials said.City leaders hope the study will provide more … [Read more...]
New Roundabout Connects Zoo and Botanical Gardens
By Emily WilliamsAfter nearly a year of construction, the new Cahaba Road roundabout was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 1.The roundabout is positioned between the entrance to the Birmingham Zoo and the site of a new entrance for the Botanical Gardens.Through the incorporation of crosswalks and a new sidewalk, the zoo and the gardens will be connected, … [Read more...]
Murphy Hits the Ground Running as New Hoover Superintendent
By Kaitlin CandelariaSchool is not out for summer for Dr. Kathy Murphy.The tasks have been plentiful since Murphy began her position as Hoover City Schools’ new superintendent on June 1. However, when she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Connor, 22, who recently graduated from Troy University. Murphy is also an avid nature and sports … [Read more...]
Stores Vie for 2015 Retailer of the Year
By Kaitlin CandelariaThe Alabama Retail Association has released the 2015 Retailer of the Year nominees, and Mountain Brook is home to more nominated businesses than any other community in the state.The award is presented each year in conjunction with the UAB Collat School of Business. Students from the school’s program will be invited to attend the award ceremony to … [Read more...]