Parks department looking to 2019, future
While Mountain Brook may be improving roads, bridges and sidewalks in the coming year, residents will see a good deal of work done through the Parks and Recreation Department, too. Read more
Features
Sarah Finnegan
All-South Metro Football Team: Yeager named Coach of the Year
The inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro football team includes several Mountain Brook representatives. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Board applauds recognitions, reviews task force findings
Two outstanding teachers were also named the Teachers of the Year. Read more
Rendering courtesy of the city of Mountain Brook.
Council approves school zone signs for Wilderness Road
The school zone signs will also have flashing LEDs that are solar powered. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball opens area play
The Mountain Brook High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Boys basketball notches upset of nationally ranked IMG
The Mountain Brook High School sports teams were in action over the holidays. Read more
Publix acquiring Western Supermarket
The store will be turned into a Greenwise Market and should open later this year, while Western is planning to discontinue operations across the state. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Avo, Dram now closed
Owner Tom Sheffer said they had hoped to renegotiate Dram's lease after the 10-year contract ended, but were unable to do so. Read more
Photo by Anne Dawson
ZooLight Safari lights up Birmingham Zoo
Tons of family fun awaited goers, from a carousel ride to sitting on Santa's lap to a hot chocolate bar. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Basketball teams approach Christmas tournaments
The Mountain Brook High School basketball teams were in action recently. Read more
Kyle Parmley
All-South Metro Volleyball Team: Carr named Player of the Year
Mountain Brook's Grace Carr took home player of the year honors in the inaugural Starnes Publishing All-South Metro Volleyball Team. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Infrastructure, Jemison Park discussed at Dec. 10 council meeting
The next council meeting will take place Jan. 14. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Last BOE meeting of 2018 reviews recognitions, standardized test results
The next meeting will be Jan. 14 at Cherokee Bend Elementary at 3:30 p.m. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Basketball stays hot
The Mountain Brook High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Annual MBAA Holiday Art Show running until Dec. 23
The show is set up in The North Pole at The Summit next to the cinema. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
New art decorates Mayor's office
The artwork was created by Mountain Brook High School students and will hang in Mayor Stewart Welch's office until this spring. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Planning Commission recommends extension of moratorium on Residence A building permits
Commission members said they would like more time to review the study regarding home sites with two or more lots, one of which is nonconforming. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Boys basketball suffers first defeat
The Mountain Brook High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Bus stop shelter, driveway right-of-way encroachment discussed at council
The council opted to not take action yet on the right-of-way encroachment request, as they had not seen the property in question. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Spartans win Turkey Jam
Mountain Brook High School's basketball teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Board reviews annual incident reports, celebrates student accomplishments
The next Board of Education meeting will take place Dec. 10 at Crestline Elementary. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Football season ends, basketball in full swing
The Mountain Brook High School sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Kamp Fender
Spartans fall to Hoover in 2nd round
Mountain Brook High School saw its season come to an end on Friday night in a playoff loss to Hoover. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Crestline Village holds Holiday Open House
The open house featured holiday shopping, treats and a ribbon cutting for Duke's. Read more
Neal Embry
Legislators discuss education issues at forum
Five legislators took time to meet with PTO and other representatives from both the Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills school systems. Read more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Recreational trails grant application approved at council meeting
The grant would help fund a project to renovate the Jemison Park trails. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Playoff Football Primer: Spartans face rematch with Hoover
Here's a look at some of the local high school football playoff games this week. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Football advances, cross-country performs well at state
Mountain Brook High School's sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Spartans race past Austin, into 2nd round
The Mountain Brook High School football team blanked Austin, 31-0, in the first round of the Class 7A state playoffs. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Owner of Community Coffee talks about history of company, sense of community
Owner Matt Saurage talked about the history of the company and it's investment in local communities. Read more
Lexi Branta Coon
Election sees many incumbents retain office
Jenn Gray, Felicia Stewart and Alli Summerford were unable to upset Republican incumbents in the Mountain Brook area. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Playoff Football Primer: Spartans head to Austin to begin postseason play
Here's a look at some of the local high school football playoff games this week. Read more
Kamp Fender
The Reset: Volleyball season ends; football, cross-country gear up for final push
The Mountain Brook High School fall sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Council holds organizational meeting for elected officials
Councilors Billy Pritchard, Alice Womack and Lloyd Shelton were sworn into their seats after they ran uncontested in this year's municipal elections. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Spartans handle Gardendale, finish regular season strong
Mountain Brook High School won its regular season finale over Gardendale on Friday night. Read more
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