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…
Child Study Center receives award for quality instruction
By Star Perkins and Scarlett Perkins The Child Study Center received a 5 STAR rating for quality instruction from the Alabama Quality Stars Program—an organization that measures the standard of early childhood care programs. The…
Council talks budget, waste disposal and more
By Madeline Burbank The Montevallo City Council had its first reading of the 2022-2023 fiscal budget at their Sept. 12 meeting. This budget included the Montevallo Police Department receiving $1,817,255 and American Rescue Plan Act…
Montevallo African American Heritage Trail
By Josie Shaw On Aug. 22, Montevallo’s City Council approved the production of an African American Heritage Trail to commemorate Black history within the Montevallo community. Dr. Kathy King and Anitka Stewart Sims are currently…
Faculty Senate discusses plans for Ebenezer Swamp, maternity…
By Wesley Walter During their September meeting, the Faculty Senate discussed their plan regarding the housing development proposed to be built directly north of Ebenezer Swamp. Senators were given copies of letters drafted by Dr.…
Carmichael Library now open 24/4
By Hannah Grace Cotton Montevallo’s Carmichael Library announced a new 24-hour schedule. The library, located on Bloch Street, will keep its ground floor doors open all hours Sundays through Wednesdays. The 24/4 Library is…
Faculty Senate discusses NCAA violation, Ebenezer Swamp and…
By Wesley Walter The University of Montevallo Faculty Senate held its first meeting of the 2022-2023 school year on Aug. 25. Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Benton Tyler opened the meeting by speaking on a NCAA…
University updates COVID-19 policies
By Cady Inabinett, Managing editor of content As Montevallo’s fall 2022 semester begins and as COVID-19 cases trend downward, the university announced new policies and best practices related to COVID-19 for the semester. Changes to…