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Local legislators work on charter school bills

Two Shelby County legislators are at the forefront of the movement to bring charter schools to the state. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 25, 2010 3:50 pm

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State unemployment rate rises again

Alabama’s unemployment rate rose in December to hit 11 percent, just a month after the unemployment rate actually decreased in November to 10.5 percent. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 25, 2010 10:15 am

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Helena finally sees opening of new community center

Hundreds streamed into the new Helena Community Center Sunday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the building, which will serve as a multipurpose location for ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:46 pm

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Census Bureau celebrates open house

The U.S. Census Bureau celebrated an open house for Shelby County’s local census office Jan. 21 with several county dignitaries there, including mayors, commissioners and ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:48 pm

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Vincent organization raises money for Christmas lights

Vincent’s famous Christmas tree, which is the largest natural Christmas tree in the state, will have better decorations for the next holiday season, courtesy of ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:17 pm

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Local Girl Scout chosen for rare honor

Hanna Cree, an Ambassador Girl Scout and a Chelsea High senior, has been named a 2009 Young Woman of Distinction for leadership demonstrated through service ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:28 pm

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Hoover School System withdraws request to consider tax extension

The Hoover School System recently withdrew a request to the Hoover City Council to consider extending a 24-mill property tax indefinitely. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:33 am

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Purple cow back home in Helena

Charity Miller had given up any hope of ever seeing her purple cow again. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 15, 2010 6:22 pm

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Helena library gets $3,000 grant

The Jane B. Holmes Public Library in Helena will soon add new content to its collection courtesy of a grant from Vulcan Materials Company. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 15, 2010 3:31 pm

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Suspect in drug store robberies arrested

A man suspected of various drug store robberies, including at least one in Shelby County, was arrested last weekend by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 15, 2010 11:34 am

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Petelos suggests property tax should have time limit

Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos will push for the Hoover Board of Education to consider putting an end date on the proposed extension of a 24-mill ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:22 pm

Business

For employers, unemployment tax rates rising

Unemployment tax rates are rising this year for Alabama employers, but according to the Department of Industrial Relations, there are steps employers can take to ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:25 pm

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Spain Park principal to retire

Spain Park High School has only known one principal in its entire existence - Billy Broadway. Next fall, students will have to get used to ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 10:56 am

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Alabama 25 reopened after driving conditions improve

Alabama 25 near Dunnavant has been reopened since driving conditions improved, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 8, 2010 2:02 pm

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County schools set weather make-up day

Shelby County students will attend school on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, to make up for school being canceled Jan. 7. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 8, 2010 10:57 am

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