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Vestavia Hills

War vet from Alabaster attending President’s SOTU speech tonight

January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON – A veteran of the Iraqi war from Alabaster will be in the gallery for tonight’s State of the Union speech, a guest of Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills.Noah Galloway, left, talks with U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills,…

Lawmaker says UA should hire Condoleezza Rice as chancellor

January 18, 2012

A state legislator said Tuesday that Alabama native and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would be an excellent choice to succeed Malcolm Portera, who is retiring as chancellor of the University of Alabama System. “I think that Condoleezza Rice would bring incredible prestige…

Bama fans line up to see crystal trophy in Vestavia

January 16, 2012

Alabama football fans had several chances to see the Coaches' trophy that goes to the winner of the BCS National Championship Game. Sunday, the trophy was on display at the Publix on Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills.

BCS Coaches’ Trophy makes a weekend run through state, draws thousands (photos)

January 16, 2012

Pictures from whirlwind of retail tour stops in Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Vestavia Hills.

Estimated 2,800 to 3,000 people view Alabama’s national championship trophy

January 15, 2012

Trophy was on display at supermarket in Vestavia Hills.

Alabama football fans don’t tire of seeing a crystal BCS championship trophy

January 15, 2012

The Bowl Championship Series Coaches’ Trophy makes a stop in Vestavia Hills.

BCS National Championship Coaches’ trophy on display in Vestavia Hills

January 15, 2012

Crystal trophy will be on display at Publix Supermarket in Vestavia Hills for four hours beginning at 11 a.m. today.

Lawmaker discusses splitting Huntsville campus from UA system

January 13, 2012

By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY | A state legislator from Madison County said the University of Alabama in Huntsville should consider separating from the three- campus UA System. And a Jefferson County legislator agrees with his Madison County colleague that the UA campuses in…

Should Spencer Bachus be afraid of Scott Beason? Chat live at 1 p.m. with Joey Kennedy

January 10, 2012

We’ll know for sure by Friday whether Alabama state Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, will challenge 10-term incumbent US Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, for the 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Beason has been making noises about…

Keeping on eye out for Sen. Scott Beason

January 9, 2012

There are signs Beason will challenge sitting Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills. Friday’s the deadline for deciding.