History in the walls
Owners talk about two historic Mountain Brook homes. more
Features
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Spartans win 5th straight, take down Vestavia Hills
Mountain Brook rolled up 284 rushing yards in a 28-14 win over Vestavia Hills on Friday. more
ClasTran seeks additional funding to cover budget shortfall
The paratransit bus service provides rides for retirees and people with disabilities around central Alabama. more
Layton Dudley
Week 4 Football Primer: Spartans in battle of unbeatens
Here's a look at what to expect from this week's slate of high school football games. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
MBS FY19 budget approved, facility renovations reviewed
Chief School Financial Officer Kari Austin said she expects the ending fund balance for FY18 to be “over the 15 million-mark.” more
Alyx Chandler
Fourth Annual Taste of Mountain Brook brings crowd
Taste of Mountain Brook brought out hundreds of Mountain Brook community members to try some new and long-time loved local favorite food options. more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Football stays unbeaten, volleyball wins tournament
Mountain Brook High School's fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Sarah Finnegan
Second-half surge spurs Spartans
The Mountain Brook High School football team scored 24 unanswered points on Friday night to secure a 24-14 victory over Spain Park. more
Jonathan M. Norris
Week 3 Football Primer: Spartans hosting Spain Park
Get ready for this Friday's high school football slate. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Culver Road parking reviewed at council meeting
Local business owners had inquired about adding another short-term parking space in the Sneaky Pete's area and moving the construction fence off the curb to potentially allow for additional parking. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Mac and cheese fest sees hundreds
Despite the unwavering heat, families and friends spent the afternoon of Sept. 9 outside Brookwood Village for the second annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival. more
Jonathan M. Norris
The Reset: Football improves to 3-0
Mountain Brook's fall sports teams were in action last week. more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Crestline restaurant to be featured on 'Southern and Hungry'
Gus's Hotdogs will be featured on the Cooking Channel's 'Southern and Hungry' on Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. CST. more
Jonathan M. Norris
Spartans shut down Tuscaloosa County
The Mountain Brook High School football team blanked Tuscaloosa County on Friday night in its Class 7A, Region 3 opener. more
Layton Dudley
Week 2 Football Primer: Spartans begin region play
Mountain Brook High School opens up region play against Tuscaloosa County this week. more
Layton Dudley
The Reset: Fall sports begin
Mountain Brook High School's fall sports teams are back in action. more
Layton Dudley
Spartans pitch shutout against Center Point
Mountain Brook High School defeated Center Point, 43-0, on Thursday night. more
Layton Dudley
Week 1 Football Primer: Spartans have Senior Night on Thursday
Mountain Brook High School hosts Center Point on Thursday night. more
Layton Dudley
Spartans overcome injuries in season-opening win
The Mountain Brook High School football team didn't let injuries slow it down in Friday's season-opening victory at Northridge. more
Jimmy Mitchell
Week 0 Football Primer: Spartans open season at Northridge
High school football begins this week. more
Running with a purpose
Two Birmingham men participated in a high-altitude ultra marathon to fundraise for BCRFA. more
Photo by Jesse Chambers
Mountain Brook wants to help build U.S. 280 pedestrian crossing
Mountain Brook City Council seeks to work with Homewood, Birmingham and Jefferson County on the project. more
Lexi Coon
Board recognizes MBJH speech and debate team
The board also tabled the I-6 Religion and Religious Expression policy for another month for additional community input. more
Layton Dudley
Crestline Tent Sale attracts local shoppers
The Crestline Tent Sale took place Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating stores displayed sale items under tents outside their stores, with more discounted items indoors as well. more
Photo from U.S. National Library of Medicine
State health department investigating pertussis outbreak in Jefferson, Shelby counties
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can affect people of all ages but can be deadly for babies less than a year old. more
Lexi Branta Coon
Council discusses property standards code, approves stop signs at July 23 meeting
Council members also approved updates to the Lane Parke PUD and reviewed updates to the energy code, erosion and sediment control ordinance and the illicit storm water discharge ordinance. more
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Mountain Brook Village brings out bargain hunters for annual Market Day
Merchants from Mountain Brook Village joined together for their annual Market Day sales on July 21. more
2018 Runoff Voter Guide: What Races Are up in the Air and Who Are Those People on the Ballot?
BirminghamWatch has produced this Voter Guide to help Jefferson and Shelby voters. more
Photo provided by Sally Immel
Unique pop-up theatre brought to Brookwood Village
For the first time ever, Brookwood Village and the Birmingham Children’s Theatre are partnering on a unique pop-up theatre this July. more
By Keith McCoy
Spire line replacement project expected to impact traffic
The project is set to begin July 30. more
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