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Photo by Layton Dudley.
Farmers markets returning to Mountain Brook
Summer is the time for fresh air and fresh food, and to bring local produce and other goods to Mountain Brook area residents, farmers markets are a great place to start. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Taste of Mountain Brook: Good food for good cause
Some of the participating restaurants as of Village Living’s press time include Davenport’s Pizza Palace, Taco Mama, Vino, Black Sheep Kitchen, Billy’s Sports Grill and La Paz. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon
Called to serve
Board members spend time and energy volunteering to make the city better. Read more
Young author donates proceeds from book series for art supplies at Children’s of Alabama
Callie Chapman is the 8 year-old author of “Glitter the Unicorn,” “Glitter the Unicorn Goes to the Beach” and “Glitter the Unicorn Goes to the Moon.” Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Living la vida local
Franchises, independently owned businesses in villages at ‘healthy mix.’ Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Jefferson County school tax renewal passes by large percent
Even though voter turnout was only 5.87 percent of the registered voters, the results as of 9 p.m. showed that 92.8 percent of total voters in Jefferson County supported the proposed renewal and continuation of the tax. Read more
Photo illustration by Lexi Coon.
To engage its residents, city gets social
When Stewart Welch was first entering office as the mayor of Mountain Brook, one of his big ideas was to reach the younger generations of Mountain Brook — in addition to all other residents — and get them involved in their community. Read more
Photo courtesy of Christina Xing.
Former Spartan finds success in films
Christina Xing’s latest work screened at a national festival. Read more
Photo courtesy of Griffin Riley.
Griffin Riley Rebel bound
Mountain Brook senior signs to run track and field at Ole Miss. Read more
Photo by Erica Techo.
A lifelong love
In roles of student, parent and employee, Stewart Sevier the glue behind MBE family. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Crowd gathers in Crestline Village for Mystics of Mountain Brook parade
The 13th annual Mystics of Mountain Brook Parade took place on Halloween night before families went out to trick-or-treat. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Cities of Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Homewood honor those fallen in 9/11
Members of the Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Homewood communities came together in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 at the Patriot Day ceremony in Mountain Brook. Read more
Photo courtesy of Beth Wilder.
Mountain Brook woman named Alabama’s Mother of the Year
Beth Wilder knows a thing or two about being a mom. That maternal wisdom paid off this year when the Mountain Brook resident was named Alabama’s Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. Read more
Photos by Frank Couch and Erica Techo.
The latest (hen) trend
Around four years ago, Marion Webb did not understand the point of raising chickens. All it took to change her mind was renting two chickens and an A-frame coop from a friend. Read more
Erica Techo
Mountain Brook honors retiring fire chief
Chief Robert "Zeke" Ezekiel will retire on March 1. Read more
Cherie Olivier
Author bases children’s book on own experiences
Marcia Mouron held a book signing for You Can I Can (You don’t have to be an “I Can’t”) at Please Reply. Read more
Ana Good
Smith’s Variety to open in Crestline Village Nov. 9
Village Living got a tour of Smith's Variety's new space. Read more
Bromberg’s Mountain Brook transformed into Italian designer Roberto Coin showroom
Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin paid a special visit to Bromberg’s Mountain Brook Wednesday, Oct. 21 as part of a limited United States tour. Read more
Shop Save & Share teams up with Mountain Brook retailers
Mountain Brook Village shoppers who hold a Shop Save & Share card will receive a 20 percent discount at a variety of participating locations from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. Read more
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Sarah Finnegan
The Spartans celebrate after a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al. The Spartans won 31-0 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
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Sarah Finnegan
Mountain Brook celebrates a play during a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al. The Spartans won 31-0 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
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Sarah Finnegan
AJ Gates (7) carries the ball during a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al. The Spartans won 31-0 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
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Sarah Finnegan
Mountain Brook team captains take to the field for the coin toss during a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al. The Spartans won 31-0 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
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Sarah Finnegan
Head coach Chris Yeager celebrates his 101st win as Mountain Brook’s coach during a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al, making him Mountain Brook’s winningest coach.
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Sarah Finnegan
Grant Griffin (24) runs an interception during a Class 7A, first round playoff game against Austin High School in Decatur, Al. The Spartans won 31-0 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
