🌱 New Tavern In Cahaba Heights + High School Football Preview

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's end the day on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything worth knowing around Vestavia Hills today. There is a new business in Cahaba Heights, Miss Astrid's Tavern, and the Vestavia Hills City Council approved tax incentives for the new spot. This should be a great addition to the Cahaba Heights community. Read more about this and more stories below!

Here are the top stories today in Vestavia Hills:

1. As I just mentioned, the Vestavia Hills City Council approved a tax incentive agreement with Miss Astrid’s Tavernin Cahaba Heights. (Vestavia Voice)
2. A wind advisory is in effect for most of Alabama Wednesday night through early Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says occasional gusts of 30-40 mph are possible. (Birmingham Patch)
3. The remains of a missing 26-year-old Hoover woman were found in Birmingham Tuesday. Angela Michelle Roberts had been missing since July 10. (Hoover Patch)
4. Nearly 30 students missed the benchmark set for third-grade students, but will test again this year to determine whether they advance to fourth grade or are held back. (Vestavia Voice)
5. See the previews for the coming weekend's high school football games, including Vestavia's game against Shades Valley. (Vestavia Voice)

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Vestavia Hills Patch Notebook

• Vestavia Hills Elementary East: "Officer Cooper did an amazing job in 3rd grade today sharing information about fingerprinting! 👏🏼👏🏼 #learningwithoutlimits #vestaviahills" (Facebook)
• Scooby and the Gang are coming to the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest this Halloween! On Friday, October 29, join us for our Scooby-Doo Spooktacular! Ages 2-Pre K Join Scooby and the Gang at the Mystery Inc. Training Camp! (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce: Cahaba Nutrition is celebrating their birthday this Saturday in a BIG way! You can expect all sorts of Halloween fun all day long! (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation: Registration is open for Holiday Art Classes! Sign up now through December 17. (Facebook)

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