Amy Jones, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Columns

Time for me to take my leave

Six years ago, the plans I had for my life took a sharp turn. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11:42 am

Columbiana

Triple-murder suspect denied youthful offender status

A Pelham man charged with killing three people at a house in Pelham’s Chandalar subdivision was denied youthful offender status at a preliminary hearing Oct. ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:42 pm

EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT

ER facility approval a win-win

It only took about 10 years, but U.S. 280 and citizens in north Shelby County can finally look forward to having emergency medical services available ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:25 am

Columns

Bookmobile rolls into county

It might surprise some of you to learn that the United States has more libraries than it does McDonald’s locations. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:15 am

News Main

Digital Bookmobile rolls into Spain Park

While Spain Park High School has an impressive traditional library, full of hardbacks and paperbacks for students to check out, on Oct. 17 the focus ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, October 17, 2013 12:17 pm

News

Brookwood ER on U.S. 280 has clear path after Supreme Court decision

After five years, Brookwood Medical Center has a clear path to open its long-planned freestanding emergency room on U.S. 280. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 3:43 pm

Columbiana

Curry will not run for fourth term as sheriff

Shelby County Sheriff Chris Curry, who has served as sheriff for three terms, will not seek a fourth term. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:00 pm

News

Blackwell won’t run for Bachus’ seat

The list of state legislators considering a 2014 run for U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus’ 6th Congressional District seat continues to shrink. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 4:06 pm

Hoover

Alabaster resident suspected in Hoover school bomb threats

An Alabaster man is suspected of calling in bomb threats to Hoover High School and Spain Park High School Oct. 7. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 3:25 pm

News

County Head Start programs currently unaffected by government shutdown

Although Head Start programs throughout the country have been closing their doors in the wake of the federal government shutdown, programs in Shelby County — ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, October 7, 2013 11:40 am

Montevallo

Alabama National Cemetery sees little impact from government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, it’s “business as normal” at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, October 3, 2013 10:33 am

Indian Springs

Special Equestrians hosting celebrity golf tournament

Special Equestrians, based in Indian Springs, is enlisting the help of former Alabama and Auburn players to help raise money for the organization. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5:23 pm

Columns

My way of jumping out of a plane

Pelham Mayor Gary Waters made news again this past week when he agreed to participate in a skydiving event to help raise money for the ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:40 am

News

UPDATE: Elderly couple dies in U.S. 280 wreck

All westbound lanes of U.S. 280 in the area of Target are currently closed after an elderly couple died in an accident involving a semi-truck ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, September 9, 2013 2:22 pm

News

Westminster breaks ground on ‘dream’

Officials at the Westminster School at Oak Mountain broke ground on a “dream” Sept. 5. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 5, 2013 4:30 pm

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