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Respite ministry plans Drive-by Summer Kickoff Parade for June 1
NORTH SHELBY — Volunteers and staff from Anchor Community Respite Ministry at Asbury United Methodist Church will hold a Drive-By Summer Kick-Off Parade for program ...
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Respite ministry plans Drive-by Summer Kickoff Parade for June 1
NORTH SHELBY — Volunteers and staff from Anchor Community Respite Ministry at Asbury United Methodist Church will hold ...
Asbury to reopen food pantry in June
Organizers are asking for donations of food and hygiene items in anticipation of a larger-than-normal influx of customers.
UPDATE: County COVID-19 numbers see decline following Tuesday’s surge
Following a sharp increase of 33 cases in a 24-hour span between Monday and Tuesday earlier in the ...
Alabaster library gears up for summer program
Summer at the Albert L. Scott Library will feature new books, new performers, streaming programs and a new ...
Community Columnists
Bradstreet boasts background in military, education
Ron Bradstreet was born in Jacksonville, Florida.
by Staff Reports.
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Libraries gearing up for summer reading programs
Although the novel coronavirus pandemic has changed how certain activities can be offered, staff members are hard at work to provide programs that are engaging, ...
by Emily Sparacino, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:58 pm
Montevallo
UM names 2020-21 SGA cabinet
The University of Montevallo’s Student Government Association’s leadership team has been finalized for the 2020-2021 academic year.
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 28, 2020 2:31 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Marijuana, LSD, firearms seized in Alabaster raid
Seized from the residence was LSD, marijuana, $10,947 in cash and multiple firearms, including an AK-47 and an AR 15 pistol.
by Stephen Dawkins, Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:28 pm
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Hoover Historical Society installs new officers
The Hoover Historical Society installed its new officers and honored other members for their work at a small ceremony at the Hoover-Randle House on May ...
by Emily Sparacino, Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:18 am
Alabaster Main Story
Church installs Little Free Pantry to help feed those in need
“We don’t want it be just a ministry of our parish; we want it to be seen as a ministry that everyone can participate in,” ...
by Stephen Dawkins, Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:09 am
Columbiana
Columbiana businesses bounce back from closure
COLUMBIANA — Gabby Moreno is well acquainted with the ups and downs of business. Moreno had practically just opened La Patrona Mexican Restaurant in Columbiana ...
by Scott Mims, Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:03 am
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Sheriff’s Office will resume normal office operations on June 1
“We’re extremely grateful for the cooperation, encouragement and support we have received from our citizens during these difficult months,” John Samaniego said.
by Stephen Dawkins, Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:48 am
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Hoover announces city personnel changes
The city of Hoover announced several personnel changes that have taken place this month at City Hall.
by Emily Sparacino, Thursday, May 28, 2020 8:31 am
Alabaster Main Story
Birds & Burgers gives ‘hero bonuses,’ reduces prices during pandemic
ALABASTER — Some of the things Birds & Burgers owner Tyre Stuckey did during the COVID-19 pandemic might seem counterintuitive.
by Scott Mims, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:12 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Robbins nominated for Alabama Music Award
Alabaster’s own Jerry Robbins has been nominated for an Alabama Music Award in the category of Bama Jazz Male Artist.
by Scott Mims, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:29 pm
Coronavirus
‘A different Memorial Day:’ Group honors veterans in small ceremony, tribute video
The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery conducted a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the cemetery on Monday, May 25, in place of its traditional ...
by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:46 pm
Montevallo
Council approves Dollar General site plan on Alabama 119
The Montevallo City Council has approved the site plan for a new Dollar General retail store in the city’s Scenic Corridor Overlay District on Alabama ...
by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 1:28 pm
Coronavirus
American Village cancels Fourth of July event over COVID-19 concerns
The American Village has announced the cancellation of its annual Fourth of July event amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:55 am
News
Troop 404 honors veterans with Memorial Day service
Pelham Boy Scout Troop 404 held an intimate Memorial Day service at the Pelham Cemetery on Monday, May 25, to honor those who have died ...
by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:03 am
Columbiana
Shelby County’s Pennington gaining recognition
Entering his senior season, Shelby County’s J.T. Pennington is finally receiving the kind of attention one would expect for a three-year starter on the offensive ...
by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:03 am
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UPDATE: County sees slight surge in COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Over the last three weeks, Shelby County has seen consistent decreases in confirmed cases of COVID-19 with less than 40 cases per week, but in ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:07 pm
News
Meet Pelham PD’s new K-9 member, Thunder
His name is Thunder, and he and his handler, Officer Lee Tibbetts, make up the PPD K-9 Unit’s newest team.
by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 4:00 pm
Alabaster Main Story
Miss Junior Teen U.S. plans Vision 2020 prom
Miss Junior Teen United States Angel Lynn Maddox has planned a prom event to give students an experience they may have missed out on—and to ...
by Stephen Dawkins, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:31 pm
Coronavirus
HES sends students into summer with ‘Hip, Hip, Parade’
Teachers and students from Helena Elementary School got to say a proper goodbye to each other when they participated in the “Hip, Hip, Parade” on ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:10 pm
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Local YMCA branches to reopen to members June 1
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham will reopen its branches to members on Monday, June 1, nearly two months after the COVID-19 outbreak prompted facility closures.
by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 2:04 pm
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Department of Labor warns of unemployment benefit scams
The Alabama Department of Labor is warning unemployment compensation recipients to beware of scammers who may be seeking to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits. These individuals ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:32 am
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Shelby County has one of state’s lower unemployment rates despite record highs
As COVID-19 has taken the economy, shaken it up and thrown it to the wolves, the country and state have both seen record highs in ...
by Alec Etheredge, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:19 am
Alabaster Reporter
Brookwood Baptist Health shows appreciation during National Emergency Medical Services Week
FROM STAFF REPORTS ALABASTER – As National Emergency Medical Services Week is celebrated May 17-23, Shelby Baptist Medical Center recognized the men and women who ...
by Stephen Dawkins, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 8:11 am
Montevallo
BREAKING: Police investigating deadly shooting in Montevallo
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in Montevallo on Monday night, May 25, after responding to a shooting with injuries call.
by Alec Etheredge, Monday, May 25, 2020 10:58 pm
Montevallo
UM professor earns national environmental award
Dr. Susan Caplow, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Montevallo, has been named among the top instructors in her field by the Association ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:03 pm
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