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Brown indicted in 2018 Galleria shooting
MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a Birmingham man charged with assault for the 2018 Thanksgiving shooting at the Riverchase Galleria mall in ...
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UM announces cyber tuition for graduate programs
Out-of-state students who enroll in the University of Montevallo’s online graduate programs beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year ...
Brown indicted in 2018 Galleria shooting
MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a Birmingham man charged with assault for the 2018 Thanksgiving ...
Calera Walmart listed as COVID-19 vaccine location
CALERA — The Calera Walmart Supercenter is now a COVID-19 vaccine provider location, according to the Alabama Department ...
Why is Shelby County struggling to get vaccines?
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine began across Alabama in mid-December, there has been concern of where ...
Montevallo
UM announces cyber tuition for graduate programs
Out-of-state students who enroll in the University of Montevallo’s online graduate programs beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year will pay the same as in-state graduate ...
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Montevallo
Montevallo Council passes revised animal control ordinance
The ordinance amends Chapter 4, Article II of Montevallo’s municipal code and seeks to improve the city’s ability “to protect the health and welfare of ...
by Emily Sparacino, Monday, March 1, 2021 3:01 pm
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SCS to hold kindergarten pre-enrollment in April
Shelby County Schools will hold kindergarten pre-enrollment online April 7 and April 8 for the 2021-2022 school year.
by Emily Sparacino, Monday, March 1, 2021 12:05 pm
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Commission approves incentives for biotech company’s expansion
COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Commission has approved nearly $29,000 in incentives for a biotechnology company planning to expand its Alabaster facility. At its Feb. ...
by Emily Sparacino, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:35 pm
Montevallo
UM Environmental Studies receives $15k grant
The University of Montevallo’s Studies Program has received a $15,000 grant from the Daniel Foundation of Alabama to support the University’s efforts to deliver free ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 1:08 pm
Montevallo
UM naming stage in memory of Luker
The University of Montevallo will be honoring the memory of alumna Rebecca Luker by naming the stage in its new Center for the Arts after ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:59 pm
Calera
Local Main Street directors share updates with business leaders
The Women’s Business Council heard updates from several of Shelby County’s Main Street Alabama cities during the group’s February virtual meeting.
by Emily Sparacino, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:39 pm
Montevallo
Montevallo to hold 2021 Arbor Day event Feb. 27
The Montevallo Arbor and Beautification Board will hold the socially-distanced event on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Montevallo Recycling Center.
by Emily Sparacino, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:31 pm
280 Main Story
Shelby County Schools to refund parents’ money from canceled band trip
Shelby County Schools will provide refunds to the parents of local band students for a canceled out-of-state trip last spring.
by Emily Sparacino, Friday, February 26, 2021 9:41 am
Community Columnists
Sewing a ministry to Morrison
“I consider it a ministry,” said 79-year-old Duffy Morrison, referring to sharing her sewing skills.
by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:26 pm
Columbiana
Cancer fighter, multitasker and community helper
As the proprietor of the Corner Shoppes of Columbiana, football and baseball coach at Shelby County High School, foster family advocate and cancer fighter, Shannon ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:20 pm
280 Main Story
Déjà vu: Oak Mountain headed to 2nd Final Four in a row
Trailing 16-12 at the half against Hoover, the Oak Mountain Eagles were forced to take a deep breath at the halftime break.
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:48 pm
Columbiana
Cowboy Day to return for 13th year
COLUMBIANA — One might be tempted call it unlucky that the 13th annual Cowboy Day will be the first to take place during the COVID-19 ...
by Scott Mims, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:06 pm
News
PHS puts up new sign marking completion of traffic improvements
After months of work, the improvements to Pelham High School’s traffic flow were completed, marked by the installation of a new sign welcoming parents, teachers ...
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:26 am
Lifestyles
Pelham Councilman Coram working for railway changes in the area
One of the major issues that many residents in the Pelham and Helena areas often ask to be improved is the flow of trains throughout ...
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:19 am
News
PHS students excel in Culinary Arts competition
Avery Fuller and Ashlyn Johnson are both juniors at Pelham High School and both have a passion for the culinary arts, which has led them ...
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:03 am
News
Pelham Oaks student wins first place in state art exhibit
Brianna Crumley, a fourth grader at Pelham Oaks Elementary, was selected to participate and won first place for her submission in the State Superintendent’s Visual ...
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:48 am
News
Family Strong Friday provides biblical enrichment for parents and children
Families came together on Friday, Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church of Pelham to celebrate the importance of the family unit as well as learn ...
by Alec Etheredge, Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:38 am
280 Main Story
Shelby County Schools shares remote learning plans for next school year
SCS will not offer remote instruction to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, but Virtual Shelby, the district’s remote learning option, will be available for ...
by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:30 pm
280 Main Story
Kendall Williams named county’s manager of tourism & events
Kendall Williams has been named as the next Shelby County Manager of Tourism and Events—a newly created position within the county.
by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:23 pm
280 Main Story
The will to win: Spain Park wins by one to advance to Final Four
Trailing 50-49 with 2:38 to play, Cam Crawford showed his determination for the Spain Park Jaguars in the biggest moment of his career.
by Alec Etheredge, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:45 pm
News
Great Backyard Bird Count helps boost citizen science at OMSP
PELHAM — On Sunday, Feb. 14, around 20 volunteers came out to help nature specialists at Oak Mountain State Park participate in the Great Backyard ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:22 pm
News
Pelham invites four-legged friends to city park
PELHAM — Pelham City Park will play host to furry four-legged friends as they invite residents to bring their pets for Paws in the Park ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:05 pm
280 Main Story
Barnes, SCSO say goodbye to another K9 partner
Sgt. Jud Barnes of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is the second SCSO officer this year to have to part with a longtime K9 partner.
by Scott Mims, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:11 pm
Helena
Helena resident becomes Shelby County’s first female Eagle Scout
Carley Seabrooke, an eighth grader at Helena Middle School, has earned the distinction of becoming the first girl in Shelby County to earn the title ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:30 am
Alabaster Main Story
Chubbfathers sees growth with food truck, plans for bigger location
“We are extremely blessed to have outgrown our space,” Will Cholewinksi said. “We had an opportunity come up with this location that we could not ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:36 am
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