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…
Council recognizes retiring country radio host ‘Dollar’ Bill…
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content The Montevallo City Council recognized several community members and groups at their April 10 meeting, including recognizing country radio host “Dollar” Bill Lawson—who is retiring after 50 years…
Council responds to accusations of wrongdoing, misuse of…
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content The Montevallo City Council responded to claims of wrongdoing by the previous City Council administration at their March 13 meeting. This conversation was spurred by claims of wrongdoing…
‘Untold Stories of Black Montevallo’: a collection of…
By Josie Shaw, Managing editor of production In the research process for the Montevallo African American Heritage Trail, Dr. Kathy King and Anitka Stewart Sims wrote “Untold Stories of Black Montevallo”: a 20-page booklet detailing…
Baba Java brings new life to The Strand…
By Madelyn Alexander, Editor in chief In a highly anticipated development for students and residents in Montevallo, Baba Java Coffee moved into The Strand for a soft opening in February, leading up to a Grand…
Council discusses purchasing Main Street property
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Montevallo’s City Council voted to use $210,000 of the city’s American Rescue Plan funds to purchase a property located at 540 Main Street at their Feb. 27 meeting…
Students from Los Angeles commemorate lynching location in…
By Josie Shaw, Managing editor of production Corrected on March 2 at 3:42 to correct quote from Dr. Kathy King. In the eleventh paragraph, it said that Kathy King said, “The people who owned the…
Montevallo one step closer to hotel
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content Montevallo’s City Council voted to begin drafting a development plan with Cobblestone Hotels at their Feb. 13 meeting. The motion, which passed with only council member Martha Eisenberg…