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…
Anti-DEI bill spells trouble for UM minority orgs
By Wesley Walter Managing editor On March 20, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill containing sweeping restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and policies in state funded institutions. The law, formerly…
UM admissions aids BSC transfers
By M.K. Bryant, News editor On March 26, officials at Birmingham-Southern College announced that the college will permanently close on May 31 due to ongoing financial issues. The closure follows a failed 18 month effort…
Council discusses markers and design board
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council discussed a proposed historic marker for Epsibeth Missionary Baptist Church during their March 11 meeting. The marker was proposed as part of Montevallo’s African American Heritage…
Council tackles vice and Korean excavators
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor The Montevallo City Council, during their Feb. 26 meeting, discussed an ordinance that would make changes to the approval process for certain downtown business licenses. Prospective businesses to be affected…
Montevallo’s spring has sprung
By Ashlee Hall, Lifestyles editor When you think of Montevallo, tourist attractions might not be the first thing to come to mind, but, every spring, hundreds of people travel to the city to stroll the…
Shelby Humane faces overcrowding
By M.K. Bryant, News editor As owner surrenders of pets surge, local animal shelter, Shelby County Humane Society, has been left overcrowded and under-resourced. Shelby County Humane Society is located in Columbiana, just 25 minutes…
Snow falls on Montevallo
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief It may have been far from a wonderland, but there was no denying winter had arrived in full force as snow and ice fell on Montevallo on the morning…