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Indian Springs

Indian Springs sets Easter egg hunt

On April 23, Indian Springs will continue a tradition heading into its third decade. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, March 18, 2011 12:56 pm

Chelsea

Historical marker dedication set for Old Sterrett Cemetery

Another Shelby County cemetery will soon be honored with a historical marker to commemorate its listing on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Registry. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 17, 2011 4:53 pm

Indian Springs

Indian Springs to revise sign ordinance

The Indian Springs Town Council will soon consider a revised sign ordinance for town businesses, Mayor Steve Zerkis said. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:25 pm

News

Japanese earthquake aftershocks reach Shelby County

When Calera resident Britney Hope first saw the news of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan March 11, all she could ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, March 11, 2011 12:10 pm

News

County unemployment rate jumps slightly

Shelby County and the state of Alabama both saw their unemployment rates jump slightly from December 2010 to January 2011. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:57 pm

News

Light freeze possible for Shelby County

The National Weather Service is predicting a light freeze across Shelby County the night of March 10. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 10, 2011 4:41 pm

Business

Sunshine Manor offers vouchers for needy

Sunshine Manor, located on Valleydale Road, is offering a place for needy Shelby County residents to spend three days a week. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 10, 2011 3:52 pm

Business

U.S. 280 set for outdoor hangout

Shelby County residents who shop along the U.S. 280 corridor in Greystone will soon have a relaxing outdoor space to cool their heels. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 10, 2011 12:03 pm

Columbiana

PROFILE: Boys of Shelby County

On a crisp October day on the Ellis family farm in Columbiana, father and son Butch and Corley Ellis ambled through the barn, collecting what ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:00 am

Lifestyles

Two Oak Mountain students honored with Girl Scout Gold Awards

Two Oak Mountain High School students have been honored with the Girl Scouts' highest award. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:42 pm

Calera

PROFILE: Raising a family in faith

When Hurricane Ivan hit the Gulf Coast in 2004, most grabbed their loved ones, packed their cars as quickly as they could and hit the ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, March 7, 2011 2:00 pm

News

Possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes threaten county

County residents should keep an eye out for inclement weather Feb. 28, including the possibility of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, February 28, 2011 2:36 pm

Faith

Baby shower to benefit Sav-A-Life Shelby

The North Shelby Baptist Church is hosting a baby shower March 6, but the shower isn’t for a church member. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, February 25, 2011 12:40 pm

Hoover

Shelby County population booms, now close to 200k

Shelby County saw a major population boom in the last 10 years, according to 2010 Census information released Feb. 24 from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:27 pm

News

New Grants Mill bridge set to open in August

A city of Birmingham engineer said Feb. 22 the city hopes to have a new bridge over southeastern Jefferson County’s Grants Mill Road completed in ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 9:05 pm

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