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Southeastern Bible honored as great place to work

Southeastern Bible College has been named to the Chronicle for Higher Education’s 2009 Great Colleges to Work For list. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 5:03 pm

News

Helena Fire Department nets better ISO rating

Insurance premiums in Helena might be on their way down starting Oct. 1 of this year. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:46 pm

Archive

EBSCO explains initial quarry position

EBSCO Industries held a press conference Tuesday morning to explain the company’s initial negative position on White Rock Quarries’ proposed limestone quarry. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:00 pm

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Vincent school attempts to bridge gap between budget and needs

Vincent Middle High School's budget for this next school year is $17,000, an 87 percent drop from two years ago. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:26 pm

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Formosan termites threaten county homes

Formosan termites, some of the most dangerous termites in the United States, have recently been repeatedly found in Shelby County. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 27, 2009 12:14 pm

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White Rock fires back at EBSCO for letter concerning quarry

EBSCO Industries’ company-wide letter expressing concern over White Rock Quarries’ proposed limestone quarry in Vincent is nothing but a “smokescreen,” said White Rock spokesperson Stephen ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 24, 2009 4:52 pm

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America’s Next Top Model could be from Westover

At Chelsea High School, Melissa Belcher's 6-foot-1 frame served her well as a member of the basketball team. Now, at 24, she's learning her height ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 24, 2009 10:57 am

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EBSCO expresses concern over proposed Vincent quarry

EBSCO Industries Friday released a company-wide letter letting employees know of concerns about White Rock Quarries’ proposed limestone quarry in Vincent. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 24, 2009 9:47 am

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Chelsea to purchase land for city facilities

Officials for the city of Chelsea are planning for the future of the city’s youth sports programs by buying land while prices are good. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:04 pm

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Quarry meeting attracts hundreds, provides answers

Hundreds packed the Vincent Middle/High School gym Thursday night to hear a panel of experts dissect questions about a proposed limestone quarry. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 17, 2009 4:58 pm

News

Carmeuse Lime receives award for service to soldiers

Carmeuse Lime employee Marcus Green, 23, left for a yearlong tour of duty with the Army in Iraq on July 12. His employers are making ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 17, 2009 3:08 pm

News

Riley speaks to Hoover Chamber of Commerce members

At the Hoover Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday, Gov. Bob Riley spoke to a packed house — and a full overflow room — about how ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:35 pm

News

UAB to offer bachelor’s degrees through Jeff State

Starting this fall, UAB will offer a business management bachelor’s degree through the Jefferson State Shelby-Hoover campus. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:13 pm

Archive

Shelby Academy members vote to remain open

Shelby Academy members voted 52-10 at a special called meeting Tuesday night to keep their school alive for one last try. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:37 pm

Business

New organization aims to jumpstart economic growth

The tagline for the Birmingham Business Alliance reads, “The chamber for regional prosperity,” which sets the bar pretty high for the new organization. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 5:17 pm

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