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Fire departments work to contain Pelham brush fire
PELHAM — The Pelham Fire Department, with assistance from other area fire departments, contained a brush fire that occurred Friday night, Jan. 15 in the ...
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New Helena coffee roastery to bring interactive experience
For many, picking up a hot cup of coffee is a daily ritual, but most people never think ...
Fire departments work to contain Pelham brush fire
PELHAM — The Pelham Fire Department, with assistance from other area fire departments, contained a brush fire that ...
2020 a year of record growth for McLeod Software
BIRMINGHAM — McLeod Software is pleased to announce that 2020 was a year of record growth for the ...
ACS head nurse gives tips for healthy 2nd semester
With students and staff back in the classroom across the Alabaster City School system following winter break, head ...
Business
New Helena coffee roastery to bring interactive experience
For many, picking up a hot cup of coffee is a daily ritual, but most people never think about the work that goes into crafting ...
by Alec Etheredge.
Alabaster Main Story
Alabaster City Schools ready for full spring semester
Despite the uncertainty that lingers, Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers feels optimistic going into the spring semester and reflects on the hardships ACS employees and students ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 10:09 am
News
Pelham not hosting Polar Plunge this year
In what would be its 11th year, the Pelham Police Department will not be hosting the annual Polar Plunge event out of an abundance of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:30 am
Alabaster Main Story
Frios closes in Alabaster, shifts to mobile business
After a great run at the Frios Gourmet Pops storefront location in Alabaster, the business is going mobile.
by Alec Etheredge, Friday, January 15, 2021 8:37 am
Alabaster Main Story
Meet Shelby County’s first baby of 2021
Shelby County’s first baby of the year arrived at Shelby Baptist Medical Center on Jan., 3. Kaylin Starr Wood was born at 10:09 a.m., weighing ...
by Alec Etheredge, Friday, January 15, 2021 8:21 am
Business
Mama Coco Cantina blends Mexican food, culture
CALERA — Los Angeles native Jessica Bargas couldn’t be happier to be in downtown Calera, Alabama. As the manager of new Mexican restaurant Mama Coco ...
by Scott Mims, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:05 pm
Montevallo
Montevallo through and through: Niven becomes winningest basketball coach at MHS
When it comes to Montevallo High School few have been more important than Tena Niven, and now she’ll go down in history.
by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:25 pm
Calera
Right on target: Big Axe Hangout offers mobile form of entertainment
CALERA — Sometimes you just feel like throwing an axe at an approaching zombie.
by Scott Mims, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:42 am
Alabaster Main Story
Alexander, Harrell named to Super All-State team
One was determined to repeat as a state champion while the other stepped on the field as a starter for the first time this year ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:16 pm
Community Columnists
Mann has touched the lives of hundreds
Josephine “Joe” Mann is a recipient of both a long life and a good life.
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:34 pm
Columbiana
Community gives blood to support Wilder
Our county seat of Columbiana is proof that when a town comes together to support someone they love, they can do amazing things.
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:30 pm
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Shoal Creek making push to host 2022 PGA Championship
Alabama has long been known as one of the most underrated and serene golf states in the country, but that soon could change.
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 7:16 pm
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Chelsea aiming to bring businesses to new park development
Situated near the U.S. 280 corridor, Foothills Business Park features 7-8 acres of land available to businesses wanting to locate to Chelsea.
by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 3:30 pm
Helena
Helena mayor outlines goals for 2021, including updates on new businesses
Though 2020 was a tumultuous year that was unpredictable and full of uncertainty, newly-elected Helena Mayor Brian Puckett is looking forward to accomplishing a variety ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 3:02 pm
Montevallo
Council approves engineering services for Alabama 25 sidewalk project
The resolution allows the mayor to execute an agreement for professional engineering services with Garver USA for the sidewalks, which are part of an ongoing ...
by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:51 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Helena’s Hulsey running for State House District 73 seat
Helena City Councilmember Leigh Hulsey announced that she will be seeking the Alabama State House District 73 seat in a special election.
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:31 pm
Columbiana
Johnson, Christian win inaugural Alabama Bass Trail 100
COLUMBIANA — One hundred teams launched at Beeswax Park for the first of three events in the brand-new Alabama Bass Trail 100 series.
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 11, 2021 10:43 pm
280 Main Story
ABC Board temporarily closes 4 locations in Shelby County
Four ABC Select Spirits stores in Shelby County will have to close their doors temporarily due to the continued spread of COVID-19 across the state.
by Alec Etheredge, Monday, January 11, 2021 3:43 pm
280 Main Story
Shelby County still in Phase 1A of state’s vaccination plan
County staff members provided an update on Jan. 11 to the Shelby County Commission on COVID-19 vaccines in Shelby County.
by Emily Sparacino, Monday, January 11, 2021 11:24 am
280 Main Story
Ivey awards grants to help abuse victims in central Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Safe House of Shelby County and the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama are among several organizations to receive grants from Gov. Kay Ivey totaling $374,155 ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 11, 2021 12:51 am
Montevallo
UM announces 2-hour weather delay for Jan. 11
The University of Montevallo will adjust its normal operations on Monday, Jan. 11 in preparation for the threat of winter weather and potentially dangerous road ...
by Emily Sparacino, Sunday, January 10, 2021 7:51 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Alabaster Fire Department seeking input on five-year plan
As 2021 begins, so does the final stage of the department’s five-year strategic plan that was drafted in 2016.
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 8, 2021 5:02 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Parks and Rec opens spring sports registration
Alabaster Parks and Recreation kicked off their 2021 registration for softball, baseball and soccer on Monday, Jan. 4.
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 8, 2021 4:43 pm
Alabaster Reporter
Alabaster accepts Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclamation
Virginia Miller met with Alabaster Mayor Scott Brakefield on Monday, Jan. 4 to accept the 2021 Human Trafficking Awareness Proclamation.
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:46 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Alabaster mayor lists economic development, projects among city’s priorities
Mayor Scott Brakefield gives an inside scoop into the plans that the city has in the upcoming months, ranging from economic development goals to renovations.
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:13 pm
Helena
Troop 532 sold more than 200 trees during Christmas
One of the most cherished parts of Christmastime is getting the family together and driving out to a lot to pick the perfect tree to ...
by Alec Etheredge, Friday, January 8, 2021 2:04 pm
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