By M.K. Bryant, News editor Eclipse Coffee and Books opened its doors in 2001, and quickly became a major part of the Montevallo community. In June 2017, the owners of Eclipse, Cheryl and Michael Patton…
Strand Coffeehouse ribbon cutting moved to Feb. 12
By Cady Inabinett Montevallo’s new coffeehouse, Strand Coffeehouse, has moved its ribbon cutting date to Feb. 12, according to a sign posted on the business’s doors. The event was previously scheduled to take place on Jan.…
Council holds three public hearings and an executive…
By Cady Inabinett The Montevallo City Council had a lengthy agenda at their Jan. 24 meeting, with three public hearings and an executive session occurring. The first public hearing pertained to the modification of Article 23.06 to require business…
Napier Hall closed for emergency maintenance
Updated on Jan. 25, 2022 at 1:50 p.m. to reflect new information. Updated on Jan. 25, 2022 at 3:41 to reflect new COVID-19 numbers for students isolating on campus. By Cady Inabinett University officials announced…
Discord over new Historic Commission appointment
By Cady Inabinett Disharmony arose between the Montevallo City Council and a member of the Montevallo Historic Preservation Commission at the council’s Jan. 10 meeting. The council moved to appoint a new member to the…
City signs on to class action suit against…
By Cady Inabinett The Montevallo City council voted to join a class action lawsuit against Endo International—a pharmaceutical company that produces opioids—at their Dec. 28 meeting. The state of Alabama filed a lawsuit against the manufacture over…
Ignite: Defying the status quo for deck-builders
By Harrison Neville Over two years ago, I stumbled upon Ignite by Ginger Snap Gaming on Kickstarter and was instantly enthralled. I spent over an hour examining the game’s Kickstarter page, debating whether or not I would back…
City Council honors former Montevallo firefighter
By Cady Inabinett The Montevallo City Council opened their Dec. 13 meeting with a proclamation honoring former Montevallo firefighter Matthew Durham. Durham, who passed away Nov. 18, began working with the Montevallo Fire Department in 2000…