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…
Parnell Memorial Library opens Learning Enrichment Garden
Parnell Library officially opened the Library Learning Enrichment Garden on Sept. 19. Mayor Hollie Cost, who spoke at the garden’s opening ceremony, had high praise for the project. “I feel that we all strive for…
Checking in: Will Montevallo soon have a new…
The Montevallo Development Cooperative District (MDCD) recently approved a budget to investigate the possibility of a hotel in Montevallo. According to an AL.com article, the MDCD “approved a contract with Interim Hospitality Consultants LLC worth…
Art Stalk will spook Main Street again
The second Halloween–themed artwalk will soon haunt Main Street. Artwalk originated in a mutual attempt between the townspeople and the university. It serves to bring attention to the city’s artistic talent. Read More
Town hall meeting
The Montevallo City Council held a public hearing to discuss the adoption of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code Aug. 26 at Parnell Library. The purpose of the meeting was to hear from members of…
Montevallo hosts second August artwalk, “Artsquawk: Put a…
The University of Montevallo and the City of Montevallo celebrated the new academic year and the eclectic nature of the community with Artwalk, themed “Artsquawk: Put a Bird on It” on August 24 from 5…
ValloCycle hosts third annual Tour-By-Bike
Sunday marked ValloCycle’s third annual Montevallo Tour-by-Bike, an activity that introduced incoming freshmen and other riders to different landmarks in town. The state’s first citywide bike-sharing program met at 3 p.m. for a 90-minute bike…