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...]
Double Take: Vestavia’s City Manager and Twin Film “Family Feud”
By William C. Singleton IIIVestavia Hills City Manager Jeff Downes and his family will appear in an upcoming segment of “Family Feud.”The show’s producers are supposed to contact Downes and his family when the show is scheduled to air, he said. Downes can’t disclose how his family fared on the popular game show hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.“I can’t say what the … [Read more...]
School Board Drops Bus Fee Plan
By William C. Singleton IIIHoover parents whose children ride buses to school won’t have to pay for bus service after all.The five-member city school board unanimously voted to rescind its April 2014 decision to cut free bus service and require families to pay for their children to ride buses to school on Aug. 3. Free bus service was scheduled to stop at the beginning … [Read more...]
Rebel Review: Vestavia Mascot Is Center of Controversy at School Board Session
By William C. Singleton IIIMore than 175 Vestavia Hills residents, parents, students and alumni of the city’s high school attended a board of education work session July 8 to voice their opinions on whether the high school should dump the Rebel mascot.Those who favor ditching the mascot say it’s racially insensitive and reflects negatively on Vestavia Hills.“All the … [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...]