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News

Winter weather forecast for Shelby County

The National Weather Service has declared Shelby County, as well as much of Central Alabama, under a winter weather advisory through the morning of Feb. ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, February 3, 2011 3:18 pm

News

Relay for Life of North Shelby hosts kickoff

Last year, Relay for Life of North Shelby raised close to $42,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 24, 2011 8:30 pm

Hoover

Spain Park senior wins state Junior Miss title

When Danielle Dubose finished playing “Malagueña,” a Spanish dance piece, on the piano at the state Junior Miss competition, she knew she had done well. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 24, 2011 10:51 am

News

State unemployment rate goes up; county rate holds steady

While Alabama’s unemployment rate increased slightly in December, Shelby County’s held steady at the lowest in the state. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 21, 2011 10:08 am

Hoover

Project to widen Valleydale Road put on hold

A project to widen Valleydale Road from Caldwell Mill Road to Inverness Center Drive has been put on hold as plans undergo a redesign. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 4:57 pm

Calera

County plans for park-and-ride lot

Shelby County commuters could soon have a money-saving way to travel to work. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:16 pm

Columbiana

Circuit judge hit by car in Arizona

Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Hub Harrington was struck by a car while in Arizona to see the Auburn Tigers play in the BCS National ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:21 pm

News

County Red Cross helps fire victims over weekend

Several Shelby County families dealing with home fires during the freezing weather got a helping hand from the Shelby County Red Cross last weekend. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:31 pm

News

County schools to delay opening again Jan. 12

Shelby County Schools will again operate on a two-hour delay Jan. 12 due to weather conditions. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, January 11, 2011 4:24 pm

Hoover

County schools to delay opening; Hoover schools to close

Shelby County Schools and administrative offices will delay opening for two hours Tuesday, Jan. 11. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 10, 2011 5:57 pm

News

ALDOT declares county roads passable except Alabama 25

The Alabama Department of Transportation has declared all interstate and state routes in Shelby County passable with the exception of Alabama 25. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 10, 2011 1:32 pm

Columns

Risking their lives for unpaid jobs

When I started talking with volunteer firefighters for my story, “Fighting fire with volunteers,” I was amazed at their dedication. They risk their lives doing ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Saturday, January 8, 2011 12:17 pm

News

A new day for at-risk students

When Mike Blackwell walked into the offices of the DAY Program 28 years ago, he knew he'd found where he belonged. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 7, 2011 1:28 pm

News

Weekend snowfall possible in county

Shelby County may get another taste of snow this weekend. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, January 6, 2011 5:04 pm

Montevallo

Alabama death row prisoner gets new trial

The Alabama Supreme Court has called for a new trial for Alabama death row prisoner Jimmy Lamar Killingsworth, 34, a Montevallo man who was arrested ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 11:39 am

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