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In 2022 I returned to my roots and began working as a freelance reporter for several community newspapers in suburban Birmingham, Alabama.

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Building back: Vestavia firefighter rebuilds after losing house to blaze

Life for Vestavia Hills Fire Department firefighter Jonathan Vickery is almost back to normal. Almost.

Seventeen months after losing his own house in a fire, Vickery and his wife, LaVonda, are in the final stages of getting ready to move into their newly built home.

It’s been an exhausting year and a half for the McCalla couple, but they can see the finish line approaching. Life for the Vickerys changed around 2 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2022. The fan keeping their bedroom cool suddenly shut off, and J
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Buying into the vision: Vestavia Hills City Center blossoms after early struggles

Two decades since its debut, the Vestavia Hills City Center is on the rebound.

Opened in 2003, the City Center’s mixture of high-end retail and restaurants offered a radical new vision to the aging Vestavia Shopping Center. However, the center’s two anchor restaurants, Nonna Rose and Brazil, failed within the first three years, followed by high turnover rates, an uninspired mix of tenants and bankruptcy by 2010, putting its future on shaky ground.

In 2017, the Vestavia City Center was sold to
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A little bit of Italy in Rocky Ridge: Napoli Pizza opens in Rocky Ridge Plaza

The Birmingham metro area has lost a lot of Italian restaurants over the years, but a new one in Rocky Ridge is conjuring up memories of long-gone places such as LaVoy’s in Homewood, Romeo’s on Southside or Sal’s Italian across town in Roebuck.

Napoli Italian Restaurant & Pizza opened its doors in October in the former location of Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza, between IZ Cafe and Alabama Biscuit Co., and already has developed a loyal following.

The interior is all rustic Italian elegan
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Burglaries hit record low again in 2023

Vestavia Hills in 2023 experienced declines in many crimes, including murder, drug offenses, weapons offenses and a record low number of burglaries, according to statistics provided by the city’s police department.

However, there were more vehicle break-ins and thefts of vehicles in 2023 than the year before, police said.

After experiencing one murder in 2022, the city saw none in 2023. Other violent crimes either stayed flat, such as the 114 assaults the city experienced in both 2022 and 2023
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Girl Scouts DreamLab coming to City Center

Work has begun on the Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama’s new DreamLab in the Vestavia Hills City Center.

The DreamLab is going into an 11,300-square-foot space formerly occupied by Redstone Church. It’s designed to be a cutting-edge, program-oriented center meant to provide specialized programming and to enhance the Girl Scouts’ community impact within their communities.

The DreamLab will feature an auditorium with seating for 175 girls when configured as a classroom setting, but it will a
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Vestavia officials honor sheriff's deputy who donated kidney for Vestavia police officer

Members of the Vestavia Hills Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office gathered at Monday night’s Vestavia Hills City Council meeting to celebrate a “miracle.”

Vestavia Hills police Chief Shane Ware, Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway and dozens of guests gathered for the reading of a proclamation honoring Sheriff’s Lt. Mike House, who donated a kidney to Vestavia Hills Police Cpl. Jerry Hughes in December.

“Thank you for allowing us the opportunity tonight to celebrate such
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Vestavia councilwoman gets taste of national politics

Vestavia Hills Councilwoman Kimberly Cook had a chance recently to get a firsthand look at national politics.

As a campaigner for former presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cook spent several weeks in Iowa working on the DeSantis campaign leading up to the Iowa caucus in January.

While DeSantis came in a distant second place to former President Donald Trump, the experience was eye-opening, providing Cook with a deep look into the political process at the national level, she s
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Vestavia Hills real estate market poised for a hot 2024

Despite higher mortgage interest rates, lower-than-average inventory and average home prices heading toward $600,000, area experts say Vestavia Hills remains one of the most in-demand residential real estate markets in the area.

In 2023, Vestavia Hills saw 610 homes sold, an 18% decrease from the 742 homes sold in 2022, according to statistics from the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service. However, the 2023 average sales price of $562,298 was 2% higher than the average of $551,365 in 2022,
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Rally Sports Camp coming to Cahaba Heights

Cahaba Heights Park will host the 2024 Rally Sports Camp this summer.

Offered to children ages 5 to 11, Rally Sports Camps are designed to mimic the energy and relaxed atmosphere of recess or physical education classes. During the weeklong camp, kids play six sports such as wiffle ball, volleyball, soccer, flag football and basketball. The camp allows children to explore and practice sports to which they may never have been exposed in an environment where they are not being evaluated on perform
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Vestavia officials express concerns about possible Mountain Brook road closure

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday night discussed a possible road closure being considered by Mountain Brook that could have a direct impact on Vestavia Hills roads in Cahaba Heights.

Vestavia Hills City Manager Jeff Downes informed the council that Mountain Brook’s City Council is holding a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 29, regarding potential road closures or speed humps for Halbrook Lane and Arundel Drive in Mountain Brook between Green Valley Road and Overton Road.

Some Mountain Br
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Vestavia council approves small-cell towers for Crossgate after months of delays, negotiations

The Vestavia Hills City Council voted to approve the installation of controversial small-cell 5G towers for the Crossgate community Monday night.

The plan was approved unanimously after months of delays that occurred following opposition to the towers raised by many residents from Crossgate during a City Council meeting last summer.

Following passage of a federal law establishing 5G network access across the United States, telecommunications provider Crown Castle started seeking approval to in
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Vestavia wrestlers transition to life at West Point

For the third consecutive year, a member of the Vestavia Hills High School wrestling team has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Michael Belcher, a 2022 Vestavia graduate and sophomore at West Point, and Davis Reiff, a 2023 Vestavia graduate and West Point freshman, will be joined by Michael’s sister, Christiana, following her high school graduation in the spring of 2024.

The trio of cadets credit their experience competing on the Rebels wrestling team under coa
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Activate Games now open in Vestavia Hills

Activate, a gaming company that offers immersion in a series of physical and mental challenges, moved into the Park South Plaza in December.

Activate was launched in 2019 in Canada and has quickly expanded throughout North America. Its experiential concept is similar to ax throwing and escape rooms. The Vestavia Hills Activate opened in mid-December and is owned by the same group that owns Breakout, an escape room in Homewood.

General manager Heaven Sparks said while there are similarities bet
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Vestavia council rezones two homes for business use

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday rezoned two residential properties for business use.

The first was at 4525 Pine Tree Circle, which was rezoned from an R-1 low-density residential district to a B-2 business district.

The property has a remodeled single-family home on it that is situated among neighborhoods transitioning from a residential area to a commercial district near Blue Lake Drive, Cahaba River Road and Colonnade Parkway.

The rezoning was contingent on the structure being use
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Vestavia Hills council OKs contract for Cahaba Heights roundabout

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday night approved a contract for construction of a long-awaited roundabout at the intersection of Blue Lake Drive and Sicard Hollow Road in the Cahaba Heights community.

Gillespie Construction Co. was the lowest of three bidders for the project, charging $2.6 million for the job.

The cost will be split evenly between Vestavia Hills and Jefferson County, so Vestavia Hills’ portion will be $1.3 million, but the city will get credit for $270,000 it already h
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Year in preview: Vestavia Hills prepares for busy 2024

Several significant capital projects are set to begin in Vestavia Hills in 2024, while others have wrapped up and are ready for the public.

For several years, Vestavia Hills’ leadership has been focused on the redevelopment of the southern end of U.S. 31, near the city limits heading into Hoover. Of particular interest was the former Days Inn hotel, which had fallen into disrepair due to neglect from its owner and had become a target for illegal activity, putting pressure on the Vestavia Hills
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Vestavia Hills City Council disposes of surplus fire vehicles

The Vestavia Hill City Council, in its final meeting of 2023, voted to dispose of four surplus Fire Department vehicles and an old 120-foot-tall radio antenna tower.

The council authorized City Manager Jeff Downes to dispose of a 2010 Ford F150, a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, a 2006 Ford Econoline and a 2009 Chevrolet C4500 because the department no longer needs them.

The council also authorized the sale of an out-of-commission radio antenna tower behind Fire Station 5 in Cahaba Heights. The 120-foo
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Vestavia Hills officials celebrate final phase of Wald Park reinvention

Vestavia Hills officials celebrated the completion of major renovations to Wald Park on Monday with a ribbon cutting.

Mayor Ashley Curry, Parks and Recreation Board President Lyles Box, the City Council, members of the Parks and Recreation Board and members of Pickleball Vestavia Hills gathered at 2 p.m. to mark the park’s redevelopment.

The ribbon cutting marks the end of a three-phase project to “reinvent” the park with an array of new features and amenities. The improvements "bring to concl
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Vestavia Hills City Council approves small-cell tower network

The Vestavia Hills City Council voted unanimously Monday night to allow the construction of a series of small-cell 5G network towers along Massey Road and adjacent neighborhoods, despite some opposition to the plan.

Part of a federal government plan to provide 5G wireless internet services throughout the nation, the 30-foot towers can be placed on public rights of way, including on property in front of private homes.

Several residents in the Massey Road area spoke about the small-cell towers d
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City of Vestavia Hills partners with Mexican restaurant for Christmas pop-up bar

El ZunZun, a Mexican restaurant in Cahaba Heights, is converting its patio into a pop-up bar for the Christmas season as part of a public-private partnership between the city of Vestavia Hills and the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association.

Christened “Elf ZunZun,” the pop-up bar will be on the patio at El ZunZun beginning on Thursday, Nov. 30, and will be open beginning at 4 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Dec. 23. The city of Vestavia Hills is paying $5,000 for a tent to cover
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Vestavia council approves mass grading of former coal mines at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday night approved a plan to allow the mine reclamation office from the Alabama Department of Labor to begin mass grading efforts on former coal mines on city property within the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex and adjacent land currently owned by the Liberty Park Joint Venture.

The plan is the first step in a master plan to develop the land for an array of possible uses, including additional sports fields, a police training facility and a new branch for the
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Vestavia Hills considers action against Civic Center construction company

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday discussed the possibility of taking action against the company that built the city's new Civic Center due to a chiller in the facility that failed during a hard freeze in December 2022.

City Manager Jeff Downes said representatives of the general contractor, Amason & Associates, have told the city either one of the project's subcontractors or the manufacturer is responsible for the failed chiller and has, thus far, refused to replace the piece of equipm
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‘Live, work and play environment’: The Bray at Liberty Park takes shape, developer sees strong demand for homes

Vestavia Hills’ master plan includes dozens of projects designed to improve the business community, visual identity and overall livability of the city, from a comprehensive sidewalk network to redevelopment of the former Days Inn site on U.S. 31.

However, the master plan’s most ambitious project, and the largest project in the history of the city, is The Bray at Liberty Park. When complete, this public-private partnership between the city and Daniel Corp. will be a massive mixed-use development
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Vestavia soccer player to play, train in UK

On a hot Sunday afternoon in early October, the ‘05/’06 Vestavia Hills Steamers are locked in a difficult battle with a team from Mobile. The game features talented players from all over the state, but starting at striker for Vestavia is Harrison Crotwell.

Crotwell earned a spot on an international exposition team, EXACT 11, that will travel across the pond to London and Manchester this December for several days of elite training and competition. Crotwell will have the opportunity to train with

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Homewood school board approves biliteracy tests

The Homewood Board of Education recently agreed to pay about $1,700 for tests to verify whether 77 Homewood High students are proficient in more than one language.

The board is paying $1,594 to Avant Assessment for Standards Based Measurement of Proficiency testing for 64 students and $130 to Language Testing International for a Latin Interpretive Reading Assessment for 13 students.

Cristy York, director of instruction for Homewood City Schools, said the testing will benefit these students by
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Corbeau Wine Bar plans Homewood location

Corbeau Wine Bar, a French-inspired wine bar, will open a Homewood location later this year.

Corbeau owners Mary and Elizabeth Martin, who launched the first location in Trussville in May 2023, chose The Edge commercial development in Homewood for their expansion. The Edge is planned for the Green Springs Avenue site formerly occupied by Royal Tobacco and Gulf Seafood.

Spearheaded by J.J. Thomas and designed by Black Design Architecture, The Edge’s other future tenants include The Standard, Ba
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Homewood school board honors 6 teachers for national certification

The Homewood Board of Education on Tuesday night celebrated six additional teachers achieving certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Homewood City Schools Director of Instruction Cristy York awarded certificates to each of the teachers in attendance (DiLorenzo and McNelly could not attend), congratulating them on their achievements.

“It is my honor and privilege to recognize our new national board certified teachers tonight,” York said. “National board certifi
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Homewood school board honors exceptional student-athletes

The Homewood Board of Education on Tuesday night recognized some of the district’s exceptional student-athletes for recent accomplishments, including three state championships.

First, Superintendent Justin Hefner and the school board honored Homewood High School cross-country standout Emma Brooke Levering, who recently was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Alabama Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year. Levering is only the second female athlete from Homewood to win the statewide Gatorade honor, which
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Scoring high marks: Smith, Hunter represent Homewood in state Teacher of the Year competition

A pair of teachers from Homewood High School and Hall-Kent Elementary School will represent Homewood City Schools in the 2024-25 Alabama Teacher of the Year program.

Katie Smith, an English teacher at Homewood High School, is Homewood’s Secondary Teacher of the Year, and Katie Hunter, a second grade teacher at Hall-Kent, is the district’s Elementary Teacher of the Year. Both now move on to the next round in the annual competition to determine the state’s best teacher.

Smith began teaching Engl
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Homewood City Schools district earns 94 on state report card

The Homewood school system earned a 94 on its state report card for the 2022-23 school year, up from 93 the previous year, Superintendent Justin Hefner shared with the Homewood school board this week.

During a six-minute school board meeting Tuesday night, Hefner reported that Homewood Middle School made the largest jump on its state report card among the city’s five public schools. The middle school improved from a grade of 89 in the 2021-22 school year to a 95 in the 2022-23 term.

Shades Cah
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School board honors middle school cross-country team

The Homewood Board of Education recently recognized the Homewood Middle School boys cross-country team for its impressive season, including capturing the 2023 Metro South championship.

Head coach Eric Swope accompanied the entire team to a school board meeting in October and spoke about the group’s accomplishments in the championship race, after spending most of the season in second place.

“The most exciting thing about the year was that we ended with a championship, because we were second all
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Homewood school board OKs almost $1 million in capital projects

The Homewood Board of Education on Tuesday night approved almost $1 million worth of capital improvement projects and the purchase of a computer-based reading and math intervention program.

First, Homewood schools Superintendent Justin Hefner asked the board to approve a $435,000 contract with Lathan Associates for the reroofing of Shades Cahaba Elementary School.

Next, Hefner presented the board with a $160,000 contract with Bernhard TME, an engineering and contracting firm, for the replaceme
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Cavs cap off regular season with 8th win

John Carroll kicker Charles Farr (19) catches a pass during a game at John Carroll Catholic High School’s Pat Sullivan Field on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. John Carroll defeated Maplesville 44-7. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. John Carroll quarterback/safety Carson McFadden (7) passes the ball during a game at John Carroll Catholic High School’s Pat Sullivan Field on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. John Carroll defeated Maplesville 44-7. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. John Carroll kicker Charles Farr (19) kicks t
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School board honors Homewood Middle School boys cross-country for championship

The Homewood Board of Education on Tuesday recognized the Homewood Middle School boys cross-country team for its impressive season, including capturing the 2023 Metro South Championship.

Head Coach Eric Swope accompanied the entire team to the school board meeting and spoke about the group’s accomplishments in the championship race after being in second place most of the season.

“The most exciting thing about the year was that we ended with a championship because we were second all year long t
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Patriots qualify for playoffs with win over Pelham

Homewood running back Evan Ausmer (2) celebrates a long touchdown run during a game between the Homewood Patriots and the Pelham Panthers at Waldrop Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Birmingham. Photo by Richard Force. Homewood quarterback Kaleb Carson (3) celebrates a touchdown with running back Evan Ausmer (2) and wide receiver Camron Fortson (1) during a game between the Homewood Patriots and the Pelham Panthers at Waldrop Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Birmingham. Photo by Richard For
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The Battery powering Homewood restaurant scene

In the year since it opened on Central Avenue, The Battery has carved out a niche for itself in Homewood’s restaurant scene.

The Battery’s General Manager, Jeramy Stephens, got to know owner Ben Chappel socially during his time managing the U.S. 280 location of Buffalo Wild Wings. The two struck up a friendship and, over the years, discussed ideas for a new restaurant in Homewood.

“Homewood needed an upscale place where you can go watch a ballgame,” Stephens said. “We wanted a place where we c
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Cavs stun Patriots in Battle of Lakeshore

John Carroll running ack Tristen Rutledge (26) runs with the ball during a game between the Homewood Patriots and John Carroll Cavaliers at John Carroll High School in Birmingham, AL on Friday August 25, 2023. Photo by Richard Force Homewood running back AJ Crear (23) finds a running lane during a game between the Homewood Patriots and John Carroll Cavaliers at John Carroll High School in Birmingham, AL on Friday August 25, 2023. Photo by Richard Force John Carroll running back Mitchell Nutter (
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Mortgage rates are on the rise. Now what? Local experts offer advice to potential home buyers

When the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in early February to combat inflation, one area of concern for many potential homebuyers was how the Fed’s actions would affect mortgage rates and their ability to afford a new home.

However, Clint Thompson, a mortgage officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. in Inverness, says the perception that mortgage rates automatically increase following a rise in interest rates is incorrect. “There is always misinformation out there when people hear

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Futsal gaining popularity in Trussville

It’s mid-afternoon on a December Saturday as a handful of families filter into the Trussville Parks & Recreation Red Gym. Instead of walking in with high-top sneakers and dribbling basketballs, these young athletes are wearing low-top, flat-bottom soccer shoes and carrying soccer balls under their arms.

The game they’re preparing to play this afternoon is called “futsal,” a variation of soccer that’s played on gym floors. Originating in South America, futsal has grown in popularity over the las
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Real estate spotlight: Tight Trussville home market loosening in 2024

In 2023, Trussville experienced one of the tightest residential real estate markets in recent memory.

Driven by higher interest rates, record-high home prices, and low inventory, only 554 homes in Trussville were sold in 2023, down 22% from 713 in 2022, according to statistics from the Greater Alabama Multiple Listing Service.

The 2023 total marks a significant decrease over the previous six years. In 2018 and 2019, the number of homes sold stayed fairly steady at 745 and 765. The high-water m
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Local ministry assisting recovering addicts

Glenn Sandifer knows what it's like to struggle with — and recover from — addiction. That's why the Trussville-based minister started Unforsaken Ministry to help addicts and their families overcome addiction and to offer support as they grow into their recovery.

The roots of Unforsaken Ministry began when Sandifer was in his mid-30s. The son of a minister, Sandifer spent many years in the throes of addiction, eventually getting clean and turning to Christ. He became a Christian at the age of 35
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Brewing a fresh cup of comfort: New coffee house opens on Maple Avenue

When deciding on the name for her new coffee shop, Maple Avenue Coffee House, owner Tracy Delaney said “house” is actually one of the most important words.

It describes the shop’s location — a renovated 1950s-era house on Maple Avenue most recently occupied by an accounting firm — but it also describes her business mindset.

“My whole reason for doing this was to create just such an inviting space for people and to feel like you’re almost walking into someone’s living room,” said Delaney, a Tru
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Trussville man wins 3rd world disc golf championship

The Trussville native and city parks and recreation employee recently won the 2023 PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf World Championship for the third consecutive year.

Keith is among only a few disc golf athletes in the sport’s history to capture back-to-back-to-back championships, and he’s the first to complete the accomplishment in the Masters Division.

And, furthermore, it wasn’t even close.

Keith blew away the competition with a gaudy score of -24, seven strokes over second-place finish
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State of the city: Mayor Buddy Choat highlights Trussville’s 2040 plan

The City of Trussville’s fiscal 2024 budget and the Trussville 2040 strategic plan were the primary focus of Mayor Buddy Choat’s annual state-of-the-city address on Oct. 18.

The keynote speaker of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting, Choat spoke to a packed room at the Trussville Civic Center and highlighted various aspects of the Trussville 2040 plan, which features an array of projects this city is working to bring to life.

For the projects on tap in fiscal 2024, Choat
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Second Capella Pizzeria location coming to Trussville

Trussville is getting a new addition to its restaurant community this year.

Capella Pizzeria, a restaurant offering traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in 900-degree, wood-burning ovens, is opening its second Birmingham-area location in the former location of Ironstone Pizza in Homestead Village.

Owner Ahmet Ozbey opened his first Capella Pizzeria in Greystone in January, and his restaurant has quickly established a loyal following and a solid reputation for its pizza menu.

Ozbey, who i
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Cougars survive Mountain Brook test

Clay-Chalkville quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe (9) avoids a sack as he scrambles, looking for an open receiver during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High School’s on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Clay-Chalkville High School, Jerry Hood Field, Cougar football Stadium in Clay AL. Photo by James Nicholas Clay-Chalkville quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe (9) calls a quarterback keeper to gain positive yardage during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkvi
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Huskies fly past Bob Jones in 1st round

Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Bob Jones on Friday, Nov 10, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Jacob Sanders (24) looks for space to run during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Bob Jones on Friday, Nov 10, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dylan Cope (4) scores a touchdown during a game
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Bandwagon Sports comes to Trussville

Sporting goods and sportswear retailer Bandwagon Sports is now open in Trussville and is planning a future signature store in the downtown district.

Launched in 2021 by Homewood resident and entrepreneur David Knight, Bandwagon Sports has grown from a single location to stores in Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Trussville as well as a store opening in Jackson, Mississippi, later this fall.

The Trussville Bandwagon Sports store is temporarily located on Gadsden Highway near the intersection of Dee
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Tamburro’s returns to Trussville

The original restaurant, Tamburro’s & Sons, was launched by Dick Tamburro in 1994, quickly becoming a favorite of many diners in the Trussville area and beyond. Tamburro retired from the restaurant business, closing the doors in 2010.

However, Tamburro’s daughter, Kyleen Kramer, and daughter-in-law, Tina Tamburro, have brought the family name out of mothballs, rechristening the restaurant Tamburro’s Italian Home.

The impetus for reviving Tamburro’s came from Kramer, an Atlanta resident, who wa
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High-flying Huskies

Most Trussville residents should be familiar with Floyd-Bradford Road, a winding stretch of blacktop connecting Roper Road to U.S. 78 in Irondale. But perhaps the road deserves to be renamed Floyd-Jadon Road, in honor of Hewitt-Trussville High School quarterback Peyton Floyd and his favorite wide receiver, Jadon Loving.

Thus far this fall, the dynamic duo of Floyd and Loving are competing on another level. The 2023 edition of the Huskies is looking solid defensively and has a cache of weapons o
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Corbeau Wine Bar brings touch of France to Trussville

The Trussville Entertainment District’s newest tenant is Corbeau Wine Bar, which opened in May.

Located in a corner space on Morrow Avenue, Corbeau Wine Bar has established a reputation as a relaxing spot for a glass of wine, charcuterie or flatbread pizza. It is owned by sisters Mary and Elizabeth Martin and their husbands, John and Mark (also siblings, The sisters are originally from Scottsboro but independently moved to the Trussville area and shared a passion for wine.

For years, Mary and
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Foundations 4 Hope 5K to raise money, awareness for clean water in Africa

More than 300 runners are expected to race through the streets of Downtown Trussville in October for the second year of the Foundations 4 Hope 5K.

The goal of the 5K is to fundraise provide access to clean drinking water throughout eastern Africa as well as to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in the region.

According to Foundations 4 Hope Vice President of U.S. Operations Matt Mullinax, the inaugural event in 2022 raised enough money to build freshwater wells for 10 African villages in areas
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Huskies shut out Huffman on homecoming

Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Riggs Dunn (12) intercepts a pass during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Huffman on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville Band during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Huffman on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville outside linebacker Jadon Cantley (20) , Hewitt-Trussville defensive back Riggs Dunn (12) and
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High-flying Huskies

Most Trussvilians should be familiar with Floyd-Bradford Road, a winding stretch of blacktop connecting Roper Road to U.S. Highway 78 in Irondale. What you may not know is there is an effort to rename the road Floyd-Jadon Road in honor of Hewitt-Trussville High School quarterback Peyton Floyd and his favorite wide receiver Jadon Loving.

Not really. But there should be.

Thus far this fall, the dynamic duo of Floyd and Loving are competing on another level. The 2023 edition of the Huskies is loo
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Huskies dominate Tuscaloosa County, win region contest

Hewitt-Trussville running back Jaqson Melton (5) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Tuscaloosa County on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville running back Kennedy Mitchell (6) finds the end zone during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Tuscaloosa County on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Noah Dobbins (3) gaines extra
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Huskies get past Gadsden City

GADSDEN -- The Hewitt-Trussville High School football team captured its first win of the young season with a hard-fought 42-27 win over Gadsden City on Friday night.

The Huskies (1-1) needed big plays from the offense and a gutsy performance on defense to hold off a Titans squad that kept things interesting.

Gadsden City needed only four plays and just under two minutes to draw first blood on a 49-yard run by T.J. Worthy to take an early 7-0 lead.

Hewitt-Trussville senior quarterback Peyton F
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A year later: DeDe’s Book Rack thriving after bizarre accident

It’s 5:30 p.m., half an hour until DeDe’s Book Rack closes for the evening. However, the owner of the beloved bookstore, Debra McCarley, is rushing about demonstrating the changes she has made to her shop over the previous 12 months.

“I rearranged the books a little bit,” she says as she heads from the counter to a room full of colorful hardbacks from best-selling authors.

It was Aug. 2, 2022, when a motorist accidentally crashed her Jeep through the wall and into the room where McCarley now s
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Hewitt-Trussville Engineering Academy awarded $50,000 state grant

The Hewitt-Trussville High School Engineering Academy received a major shot in the arm recently when the Alabama State Department of Education’s Career Technical Education Division awarded the program a $50,000 grant.

Announced during the Trussville City Schools board meeting on July 24, the grant will allow the Engineering Academy to further its mission to prepare students for the increasing technical demands of the U.S. economy.

The grant was presented to Jason Dooley, an Engineering Academy
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Steele Hall Brewing open for business

Trussville has a new place to belly up to the bar for a nice cold one. Following months of planning and renovations, Steele Hall Brewing opened for business in the spring and has developed a reputation for its innovative craft beer, as well as its fun and relaxed atmosphere.

The brewery is the brainchild of Eric Mitchell — a 2006 graduate of Clay-Chalkville High School — and Scott Worthington — a 1999 graduate of Chelsea High School — who caught the microbrewery bug while students at Auburn Uni
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Logan McCool thrives despite spina bifida diagnosis

The Trussville Rotary Club recently had a special guest in May as they welcomed Logan McCool, a precocious soon-to-be first grader. Along with her parents, Candice and James, Logan was on hand to celebrate her life and strength in the face of adversity due to a severe form of spina bifida.

The McCools, who have been married 11 years, tried for several years to start a family, but faced difficulties along the way. Candice McCool endured two miscarriages and lost her left fallopian tube before fi
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Trussville City Schools approves new HTHS principal

In a special session on June 26, the Trussville Board of Education officially named Aaron King as the new principal of Hewitt-Trussville High School.

Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin made the announcement to an assembled crowd of parents, faculty and school system officials following an exhaustive search to replace former Principal Tim Salem, who was officially relieved of his duties on June 1 after being placed on administrative leave in the fall of 2022.

"We received 33
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Professional boxing coming to Trussville

Professional boxing will make an appearance in Trussville on July 15 at the Trussville Civic Center. Trussville Fight Night, promoted by One One Six Boxing Promotions, will feature some of the Southeast’s most promising up-and-coming professional pugilists for a night of hooks, jabs and knockouts.

Owned and operated by St. Clair County resident Brandi McCain, One One Six Boxing Promotions is one of only two professional boxing promoters in Alabama and one of the few female-owned boxing promoter

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Spartans come up short at Clay

Mountain Brook running back Cole Gamble (19) dives for positive yardage as he is sacked by the Clay-Chalkville defenders during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High School’s on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Clay-Chalkville High School, Jerry Hood Field, Cougar football Stadium in Clay AL. Photo by James Nicholas Mountain Brook running back Cole Gamble (19) drags several Clay-Chalkville defenders during a game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High Scho
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Mountain Brook teen sails in prestigious regatta in Italy

A Mountain Brook teen had the experience of a lifetime during the summer of 2023, competing in one of the world's most prestigious sailing competitions.

Darby Smith, a senior at Mountain Brook High School, is a competitive sailor who is more at home testing his abilities on the water than on an athletic field or basketball court.

"I really like how it's more mental than other sports. It's not like basketball or football, where you have to like to play through physical pain or something," Smith
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The Fitness Center: 30 years of wellness

In 1993, former New Yorker Vic Nigri opened a small gym at the edge of Mountain Brook, on Montclair Road. Located on the second floor of an office building housing a post office and a smattering of other small businesses, The Fitness Center has been a mainstay in the community for 30 years.

The business began as one-to-one personal fitness, part of a chain of personal training centers with locations throughout the Southeast. Nigri was working in management with the company, overseeing franchise
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Spartans pitch 3rd straight shutout

Jackson-Olin wide defensive back Antwan Moore (13) tackles Mountain Brook running back Jack King (17) during a game between Jackson-Olin and Mountain Brook on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in Mountain Brook. Photo by Todd Lester Mountain Brook defensive back Clyde Beavers (20) tackles Jackson-Olin wide receiver Jeremiah Taylor (8) during a game between Jackson-Olin and Mountain Brook on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in Mountain Brook. Photo by Todd Lester Mounta
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Trailblazers: Mountain Brook mountain biking team creating a legacy on two wheels

He may not realize it, but long-time Mountain Brook resident and Mountain Brook Elementary School fifth grade teacher Bill Andrews is a trailblazer. Literally and figuratively.

An avid cyclist and an active member of Birmingham’s mountain biking community, Andrews has been a constant sight on two wheels around town over the last two decades.

Andrews is accustomed to a challenge, having ridden and raced on some of the toughest terrain and courses throughout the region. However, from a mountain
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Former Otey’s owner opens new restaurant in Vestavia

After close to 20 years of experience in the restaurant business, Doug Smith recently unveiled his newest concept, The Palm & Pig, in Vestavia Hills.

Conceived as a seafood and barbecue restaurant and neighborhood hangout, Smith said The Palm & Pig is an amalgam of the various stops along his career in the food and service world, along with the kind of place where he’d like to hang out.

“The whole premise of this thing here is it’s taking a little of our backgrounds from all the places we’ve o
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A beautiful day in the neighborhood: Neighbors Ice Cream reopens in West Homewood

The short-lived but beloved ice cream parlor on Oak Grove Road has been given a second chance under the new ownership of Homewood residents David and Anne Walker. The new entrepreneurs bought the business earlier this spring, and, in just a few short weeks after reopening, Neighbors is already creating a buzz around West Homewood and beyond.

“On April 2, I turned the ‘Open’ light on just to see what happens,” said David Walker, “and word-of-mouth has been non-stop ever since.”

Neighbors Ice Cr
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Town & Country celebrates 80 years of business

A beloved neighborhood business is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Town & Country, one of the original enterprises in Mountain Brook Village, is still going strong after eight decades in business. Under the ownership of Laurel Bassett since 2009 — only the fourth owner in the business’s history — Town & Country’s legacy is in good hands.

Bassett began working at Town & Country as part of Mountain Brook High School’s co-op program in 1997 and has been with the business in one way or
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Freddy’s Wine Bar to open 2nd location in former Nabeel’s spot

The space formerly occupied by Nabeel’s Cafe and Market will have a new tenant this summer. Stuart Stone, owner and operator of Freddy’s Wine Bar, signed a lease in December and is scheduled to open his second Freddy’s location this June.

Named after his beloved poodle, Stone opened Freddy’s Wine Bar on the bottom floor of Highland Park Towers apartments. Taking a cue from intimate cafés throughout Italy and France, Stone envisioned Freddy’s as a neighborhood gathering place for space specializ
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Former NBA player shares his story of addiction, recovery

Former college and professional basketball player and motivational speaker Chris Herren brought his powerful and deeply personal message of addiction and recovery to Mountain Brook on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Sponsored by All-In Mountain Brook, a civic organization purposed with protecting the community’s youth, Herren appeared three times at the Mountain Brook High School auditorium, speaking to the high school and middle school students, and addressing a mixed crowd of adults and teenagers.

“We fo

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Bucs fall to Thompson in gutsy effort

Hoover Cheerleaders and fans during a game between Hoover High School and Thompson High School on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover wide receiver Jordan Woolen (6) is brought down after a catch during a game between Hoover High School and Thompson High School on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover Kicker Garrett Brasher (95) gets off a punt during a game between Hoover High School
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Bucs get back in win column, dominate Oak Mountain

Hoover wide receiver Jonah Winston (4) runs past the defense on his way to a Hoover touchdown during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Hoover running back Kamal Amerson (26) looks for running room during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover linebacker Trey Sanders (20) and Hoover defensive line
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Wrapsody plans new downtown Homewood location

Homewood is getting an infusion of fresh shopping.

Wrapsody, a gift boutique launched in Hoover two decades ago, will soon open its fourth location on 18th Street South in the heart of Homewood’s downtown.

Purchased by Vestavia Hills residents Reel and Christie Howell in 2017, Wrapsody is moving into one of the most sought-after spots on 18th Street. With a desire to be an anchor in Homewood for years to come, the Howells made the decision to buy the building from the previous owner, who was i
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Metro Roundup: Vestavia council asks for attorney general opinion on small-cell towers

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday indefinitely postponed a scheduled vote of a controversial cell tower construction plan.

Instead, the council voted to seek a ruling on the matter from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to determine what oversight, if any, the city has over the erection of several small-cell internet towers earmarked for the Crossgate community.

Part of an act passed by the federal government to provide 5G wireless broadband access nationwide in 2019 allows for t
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Hoover burger joint opens second location in Homewood

Two brothers who opened Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Dive in Hoover's Lake Crest community in 2021 now have opened a second location in Homewood.

Ben and Zac Williams, a pair of brothers originally from Hueytown, quickly gained a reputation for their enormous burgers, hand-cut fries and funky design after opening their restaurant in Lake Crest Plaza.

Their second location, to be called Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Shoppe, opened July 13 in the Merchants Walk shopping center on 28th Avenue South in Homewoo
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Card and gaming store opens in Greystone

On a Saturday at the end of April, Jeff Lentz was busy getting things in order at his new shop, Yellowhammer Cards & Gaming.

Boxes of sports, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards were scattered about on the floor, while autographed and framed athletic jerseys leaned against the wall waiting to be hung and a vintage NFL Blitz video game stood ready for a player to press “play.”

The official opening of the store was still a week away, and the bright Yellowhammer sign was already attracting attention. On t
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Round 1 Boxing to promote pro debut of former UAB quarterback

Round 1 Boxing owner, operator and trainer Dave Godber shouts instructions to his newest pupil, former UAB quarterback and NFL veteran Joe Webb. It’s a Saturday, mid-morning, and while it’s unseasonably cool outdoors, the temperature is rising in the Hoover gym — metaphorically speaking, of course.

Godber is working on Webb’s footwork and spacing in preparation for Webb’s professional boxing debut later this summer. Godber sees a lot of potential in the former professional football player but n
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Metro Roundup: New Golden Rule owner shares vision for brand

It's been a short time since Brian Kemp bought the Golden Rule from the Matsos family and, for good reason, the Trussville native is a busy man. Already focused on his other growing restaurant brand, Kemp's Kitchen, Kemp is in the process of developing a game plan to add new life to Alabama's oldest restaurant.

Kemp purchased the Golden Rule BBQ brand from the Matsos family in March, which included the original location in Irondale (first established in 1891), the Trussville location and rights
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Metro Roundup: Peterbrooke Chocolatier set to open soon in Cahaba Heights

A new gourmet chocolate shop plans to open soon in Vestavia Hills.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier, a European-style chocolate shop chain based in Jacksonville, is set to open its doors in The Heights Village shopping center in Cahaba Heights this month.

The second Peterbrooke Chocolatier location in Alabama, the Cahaba Heights location is a family affair, with several members of the Tharani family going in on the venture. The decision to open a Peterbrooke franchise was spearheaded by Sarah Tharani,
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Birmingham Track Club gears up for 2023 Peavine Falls Run

It’s time to lace up your patriotic running shoes as the Peavine Falls Run, a scenic 8.2-mile run through Oak Mountain State Park, will mark its 42nd edition on July 4.

One of the five events on the Birmingham Track Club calendar, the Peavine Falls Run has taken place on every Independence Day since 1980 — with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and has become a midsummer tradition for many in the Birmingham running community.

The race starts at 7 a.m. and is a great way to s
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Metro Roundup: Popular mountain bike race returns to Oak Mountain for 29th running

Oak Mountain will once again host some of the nation’s best mountain biking athletes this summer.

The 29th Annual Bump N’ Grind Mountain Bike Race series is scheduled for June 9-11 and will feature five different races on the mountain biking trails throughout Oak Mountain State Park.

More than 500 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 Bump N’ Grind, an annual event that has grown into one the longest mountain bike races in Alabama and one of the longest races in the nation.

The eve
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Metro Roundup: Homewood Streetfest returns to Patriot Park

The Homewood Streetfest is returning for its ninth installment, Saturday, June 3, at Patriot Park.

An annual tradition sponsored by the West Homewood Neighborhood Association, the Homewood Streetfest is a free event for the community to gather for a day of fun, music and food and serves as an excellent opportunity for local businesses to gain exposure. It’s also a great excuse to bring people to Patriot Park on Oak Grove Road.

“We just wanted to set up something free and was accessible and wou
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Metro Roundup: Freddy’s Wine Bar to open 2nd location in former Nabeel’s spot

The space formerly occupied by Nabeel’s Cafe and Market will have a new tenant this summer. Stuart Stone, owner and operator of Freddy’s Wine Bar, signed a lease in December and is scheduled to open his second Freddy’s location this June.

Named after his beloved poodle, Stone opened Freddy’s Wine Bar on the bottom floor of Highland Park Towers apartments. Taking a cue from intimate cafés throughout Italy and France, Stone envisioned Freddy’s as a neighborhood gathering place for space specializ

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Redefining the common barbershop

Raul Chavez is reimagining the barbershop. The 29-year-old Hoover High School graduate recently debuted Barber Bar by Fade Parlor in Inverness Village, with the aim of updating the barbershop experience for the modern age.

The Barber Bar by Fade Parlor experience is, first and foremost, a bar — sort of. The interior resembles a cigar lounge and has music playing. Once settled into the barber chair, each customer is offered one complimentary drink from the shop’s collection of beers, whiskeys an
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Thompson stifles Eagles

Oak Mountain tight end/defensive lineman Niko Varvoutis (22) tackles Thompson running back Arrington Green (1) during a game between Thompson and Oak Mountain on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham. Photo by Todd Lester Oak Mountain defensive back Drowdy Hackbarth (17) and Oak Mountain defensive back Robert Yoder (10) combine to tackle Thompson running back Michael Dujon (5) during a game between Thompson and Oak Mountain on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Heardmont Park in Bi
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Eagles drop 6th straight at Hoover

Action during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Oak Mountain quarterback Will O'Dell (18) looks for running room during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover wide receiver Jonah Winston (4) runs past the defense on his way to a Hoover touchdown during a game between Ho
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Fore! Zack Holton tees off professional career

It’s a rare feat to jump into a new activity on a whim and become one of the best in the world practically overnight. However, that is exactly what Oak Mountain area resident Zack Holton managed to achieve.

At the time of this writing, Holton was ranked No. 5 in the Drive, the globe’s premier professional golf long drive competition. He has also managed to rack up an impressive list of awards and accomplishments during his short career, including Rookie of the Year 2021 and a top 5 finish in th
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Metro Roundup: Peterbrooke Chocolatier opening soon in Cahaba Heights

Chocolate lovers rejoice. A new gourmet chocolate shop will soon be opening in Vestavia Hills.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier, a European-style chocolate shop chain based in Jacksonville, Florida, is set to open its doors in The Heights Village shopping center in Cahaba Heights later this summer.

The second Peterbrooke Chocolatier location in Alabama, the Cahaba Heights location is a family affair, with several members of the Tharani family going in on the venture. The decision to open a Peterbrooke
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New pediatric clinic opens in Chelsea

Chelsea parents now have a new option for their children’s healthcare needs.

Pediatric Care of Chelsea, a new primary pediatric practice located on U.S. 280 near Publix Supermarket, opened its doors on May 8 and is already establishing itself as a valuable community resource.

Owned and operated by Stephanie Varner, a Chelsea resident and certified pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in pediatrics, the practice offers comprehensive medical care for newborns to age
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42nd Peavine Falls Run scheduled for July 4

It’s time to lace up your patriotic running shoes as the Peavine Falls Run, a scenic 8.2-mile run through Oak Mountain State Park, will mark its 42nd edition on July 4.

One of the five events on the Birmingham Track Club calendar, the Peavine Falls Run has taken place on every Independence Day since 1980 — with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and has become a midsummer tradition for many in the Birmingham running community.

The race starts bright and early at 7 a.m. and is
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Bump N’ Grind turns 29: Popular mountain bike race returns to Oak Mountain for 29th running

Oak Mountain will once again host some of the nation’s best mountain biking athletes this summer.

The 29th Annual Bump N’ Grind Mountain Bike Race series is scheduled for June 9-11 and will feature five different races on the mountain biking trails throughout Oak Mountain State Park.

More than 500 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 Bump N’ Grind, an annual event that has grown into one the longest mountain bike races in Alabama and one of the longest races in the nation.

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OMHS wins state mountain biking championship

The Oak Mountain High School mountain biking team won its first state championship, and two riders won individual titles following the conclusion of the 2023 season in early May.

The Eagles were the top squad in the state all season long, taking first place in the first four events on the 2023 schedule before coming in a close second to Hoover High School in the state championship meet at Fort McClellan in Anniston on May 6-7. Despite the second-place finish in the final meet of the season, Oak
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Card and gaming store opens in Greystone

On a Saturday at the end of April, Jeff Lentz was busy getting things in order at his new shop, Yellowhammer Cards & Gaming.

Boxes of sports, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards were scattered about on the floor, while autographed and framed athletic jerseys leaned against the wall waiting to be hung and a vintage NFL Blitz video game stood ready for a player to press “play.”

The official opening of the store was still a week away, and the bright Yellowhammer sign was already attracting attention. On t
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XTERRA World Cup returns to Oak Mountain

The XTERRA World Cup trail running series will return to Oak Mountain State Park for the 16th season this month.

One of the most-anticipated stops on the XTERRA circuit, the 2023 edition will include several off-road triathlons as part of the XTERRA World Tour from Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21.

The second stop in North America on the 2023 XTERRA schedule, the main event combines a one-mile swim in Double Oak Lake, followed by a 20-mile mountain bike ride, and ends with a ten-kilome
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Mortgage rates have risen. Now what? Local experts offer advice to potential homebuyers

When the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in early February to combat inflation, one area of concern for many potential homebuyers was how the Fed’s actions would affect mortgage rates and their ability to afford a new home.

However, Clint Thompson, a mortgage officer with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. in Inverness, says the perception that mortgage rates automatically increase following a rise in interest rates is incorrect. “There is always misinformation out there when people hear

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13 Huskies sign to play 6 different sports at the next level

TRUSSVILLE – Hewitt Trussville High School held a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the signing of 13 different athletes, spanning 6 different sports, to continue perfecting their craft at the collegiate level. Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Girls Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball and, of course, Softball all took center stage in the auditorium on the campus of Hewit Trussville High School.

Golfer Gavin Isbell signed to play at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, staying close to home. “This
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Trussville Scout troop keeps Memorial Day tradition alive

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

Trussville – One local Cub Scout troop continued an annual tradition to honor America’s heroes this Memorial Day.

For the 16th consecutive year, Trussville Cub Scout Pack #216 placed American Flags by the graves of veterans at Jefferson Memorial Gardens on Tuesday afternoon. An annual service project carried out by the troop, the flags will remain in place for two weeks and will serve as a visual reminder to the community of the sacrifices of many area people
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Trussville Civic Center to host pro boxing event canceled in Pell City

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

Leaders with the Trussville Civic Center agreed to host a professional boxing event originally scheduled in Pell City following its cancellation late last week. One One Six Boxing Promotions, Alabama’s only licensed professional boxing promotions company and one of the few in the nation owned and operated by a woman, will bring professional boxing to the City of Trussville for the first time on Saturday, July 15.

Brandi McCain launched One One Six Boxing Promo
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Irondale City Council hears from community regarding controversial rezoning proposal

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

IRONDALE – Several Irondale citizens descended upon City Hall to voice opposition to a controversial rezoning plan Tuesday night.

During the public comment portion of Irondale’s regular city council meeting, the City Council heard from residents in favor of and opposed to a plan to rezone property at 5238 Amber Hills Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210, from R-2 residential to an I-1 Light Industrial District.

The plan would allow for the relocation of B&D Electric
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Trussville’s Tim Keith Wins Second World Disc Golf Title In A Row

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

TRUSSVILLE — For the second consecutive year, Trussville resident Tim Keith won the PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf World Championship, a five-day competition in Peoria, Illinois from July 12-16. Keith outlasted a competitive field finishing with a five-day total score of 297, five points better than his second-place rival, Mitch McLellan from Norman, Oklahoma.
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Center Point apartment complexes to receive $2 million facelift

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

CENTER POINT — Work has already begun on a $2 million project to redevelop a pair of rundown apartment complexes located in the northern section of Center Point that city leaders hope will spur a new era of economic and residential transformation.

The Upland Apartments and Southwind Apartments were purchased recently by Capstone Realty & Management, a real estate company based in Lakewood, New Jersey, specializing in restoring living environments in underserved communities.
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Center Point mayor discusses public safety

By Loyd McIntosh, For The Tribune

CENTER POINT — It’s shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 11, and a handful of citizens have just learned that tonight’s City Council meeting has been postponed for a second time, having originally been scheduled for Thursday, July 7. Despite the cancelation, Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott is still working, spending some time listening to long-time resident Bill Ramsey who has an issue to discuss – some brush he was instructed to pile in front of his house.