Amy Jones, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 34 of 75

News

Vincent Town Council approves White Rock quarry request

The Vincent Town Council has approved White Rock Quarries’ plans to build a limestone quarry within town limits. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:52 pm

News

Postal Service looking to increase stamp prices

The cost of sending a letter may go up — again — if the U.S. Postal Service has its way. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:43 pm

News

County ranks No. 10 in state for road quality

Shelby County is ranked No. 10 out of Alabama’s 67 counties for road quality so far this year, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 12, 2010 10:46 am

News

Hoover Police caution residents about unexploded fireworks

The Hoover Police Department is cautioning residents about unexploded fireworks after several fireworks shows held over the July 4 weekend produced duds. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 12:56 pm

News

Vincent Town Council sets White Rock vote

The Vincent Town Council has set a special meeting to consider White Rock Quarries’ rezoning request, which would rezone 886 acres of land to accommodate ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11:49 am

News

Vincent Town Council cancels regular meeting

Vincent citizens decked out in no-quarry attire began arriving at the Vincent Town Hall at 5 p.m. to attend a 6 p.m. special meeting at ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:10 pm

Opinion

Time to vote between a lawyer and a doctor

With all the excitement over July 4 celebrations — and, yes, the three-day weekend — it took my husband talking about a new video game ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 11:44 am

News

American Village CFO injured in horse accident during July 4 celebration

The American Village chief financial officer had to be airlifted to a hospital after a tragic horse accident during the American Village Independence Day celebration ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 5, 2010 7:24 pm

News

Pelham woman drowns in Orange Beach, along with young girl

A Pelham woman and a 2-year-old girl drowned in Orange Beach, Ala., the evening of July 2, according to the Orange Beach Police Department. Read more

by Amy Jones, Saturday, July 3, 2010 3:38 pm

News

Local nonprofit leader attends ‘fatherhood summit’ in D.C.

When Ward Williams thinks back on his childhood, he remembers years spent without his father when Williams could have used him most. Now, it’s Williams’ ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 1, 2010 5:58 pm

News

County commission considers U.S. 280 presentations

During the June 28 County Commission work session, the commission, along with a packed audience, heard presentations from the Alabama Department of Transportation and Rethink ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, June 28, 2010 9:45 pm

News

Power out for 3,400 residents

An Alabama Power meter is not working correctly, causing 3,400 residents in Alabaster, Helena and Pelham to be without power. Read more

by Amy Jones, Saturday, June 26, 2010 4:00 pm

Archive

Local kids use Legos to build learning

In a classroom at Jefferson State Community College, it seemed as if Lindsay Dick, 11, and her little sister, Aimee, 9, were simply playing with ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, June 25, 2010 1:51 pm

News

County to start mental health court

Through Shelby County’s Drug Court, many drug offenders are allowed to work their way back into society, rather than sitting in a jail cell. For ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:56 am

News

Hoover school system looking to refinance debt

The Hoover School System is looking to refinance its $185 million in debt, according to chief financial officer Cathy Antee. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:38 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...