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…
Gold Side lives!
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief Gold Side’s “To Live and Die” follows two gods, Moros, the god of death, and Elsya, the god of life, who are sent to Earth on a quest to…
‘Pleasant’ not so pleasant
By Cady Inabinett, Editor in chief Purple Side’s “Pleasant Vanished” follows Carolynn Jack as she investigates the disappearance of the townspeople of Pleasant, Va. The show opens with the song “Perfect in Pleasant!” where Carolynn…
Sides unveil College Night signs
By Lucy Frost-Helms, Copy editor The 2024 College Night season is officially in full swing after a string of opening events that took place Jan. 27. Following a pep rally and Gold Side win in…
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…
Council talks fire finances and park repairs
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor A resolution seeking to establish a bank account for Montevallo Fire and Rescue was discussed and voted on at the Montevallo City Council’s first meeting of 2024. City Clerk Steve…
Spreading hope, courage and unity on MLK Day
By Ashlee Hall, Lifestyles editor Community members came together in Montevallo on Monday Jan. 15 to march in celebration and remembrance of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 20th annual Unity March…
New restaurants hit Main Street Montevallo
By Wesley Walter, Managing editor Several changes to the culinary landscape of Montevallo Main Street occurred during December 2023. While Baba Java Coffee closed its location at 620 Main Street on Dec. 9, two new…