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…
SGA rallies for higher education in Montgomery
SGA President Tori Irvin does a celebratory dance with UM mascot Freddie the Falcon. Photo by Ariel Hall Thursday, April 4, marked the 2019 iteration of Higher Ed Day, an advocacy event where student representatives from public…
Alabama lawmakers talk budget, prison reform and State…
Lawmakers pose for a photo inside C's Cakes and Coffee House. Photo by Kat Bell Early morning on April 8, Alabama legislators met with Montevallo locals as part of an outreach program at C’s Cake and Coffee House. With 10…
La Conchita provides sweet treats to Vallo community
Pastries range in price from 99 cents to $3.99 at La Conchita. Photo by Jamie Browder As Montevallo students were ushered home for spring break on Friday, March 29, the newest addition to Main Street…
Citizens celebrate Love Montevallo Day with Shoal Creek…
Montevallo mayor Dr. Hollie Cost celebrates one of two Love Montevallo Day ribbon cuttings with community members. Photo by Jamie Browder Two ribbon cuttings were held on Saturday, March 16, to celebrate the construction of…
Confronting Racism panel hosted in LeBaron
Panelists consisted of UM faculty and Montevallo community members. Photo by Jasmine Baxter “The best way to quiet a room down is to walk in and say ‘today, we’re going to talk about race,’” remarked Dr. Paul…
New Montevallo business presents opportunities for local vendors
Local vendors' goods line the shelves at the Garden Market. Photo by Kat Bell The Garden Market in Montevallo officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting put together by the city’s Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 12. …
Hallie Farmer lecturer speaks on “legal lynching”
Morrison spoke candidly to the crowd regarding her father's social justice narrative, which often placed white activists at its center. Photo by Kat Bell “‘Murder on Shades Mountain’ is a book about many things. It…