By Emily Williams Ginny Bourland wasn’t sure about sharing her cancer battle with a support group at first. Shortly after the Vestavia Hills resident was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in 2011, at the age of 37, a member of the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation emailed her and invited her to attend a support group for women in similar conditions. “I … [Read more...]
A Halloween Treat: Viva Vestavia XIII Presents Food, Drinks in a Frightfully Fun Setting
By Donna Cornelius You can be a real food freak at Viva Vestavia XIII. The annual Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce event always gives those who attend the opportunity to sample the city’s food, wine and beer. This year, there’s a twist: guests are encouraged to come not only hungry, but in costume. The owners of Hollywood Pools, where the event will be held, suggested a … [Read more...]
Minor Issues: Senior Tailback Helps Lead Rebel Revival
By Lee Davis Walker Minor and his Vestavia Hills teammates got right down to business against Oxford on Sept. 25. On the first play from scrimmage, the senior tailback dashed untouched 75 yards for a touchdown. The early score proved to be the difference as the Rebels earned a hard-fought 17-10 win over the Yellow Jackets at Thompson Reynolds Stadium. “Give all the credit to … [Read more...]
Council to Vote on Altadena Proposal
By Ana Good As the Vestavia Hills City Council nears decision time on whether to rezone and annex the former Altadena Country Club property, work continues behind the scenes to put the final touches on plan details. The vote will be held Sept. 28, months after the city first announced its interest in the property and following a lengthy planning commission meeting in which … [Read more...]
Rep. Palmer Talks About Iran, Budgets in VH Town Hall
By William Singleton During a recent town hall meeting, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, shared his outlook on various national issues, including his concerns about the Iran nuclear deal, his outlook on repealing the Affordable Care Act and his efforts to reduce government waste. The freshman congressman has been holding town hall meetings throughout his Sixth Congressional … [Read more...]