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Opinion

Davis an up-and-comer to keep eyes on

Congressman Artur Davis (D-Ala.) has been named one of “Five Democrats to Watch” by Time magazine. Read more

by Amy Jones, Saturday, September 13, 2008 2:36 am

Lifestyles

Weddings any way you want them

Las Vegas and Gatlinburg finally have some Alabama competition for the low-cost, low-key wedding crowd. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, September 12, 2008 12:11 pm

Archive

Fire department receives grant

The Chelsea Fire and Rescue Department recently received a $1,000 grant from Allstate for the department’s new rescue truck program. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 11, 2008 3:50 pm

News

Someone might be watching you in Helena

Criminals in Helena might want to pay attention to that prickly feeling that they’re being watched. It could be right on the money. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:00 pm

News

Spain Park gains prestigious award

The U.S. Department of Education Tuesday named Spain Park High School a National Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the department awards. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:43 pm

News

Town searching for fire chief

The town council of Westover is looking for a fire chief to go with the town’s soon-to-be-built fire station. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:49 am

News

Forum provides new perspectives on old issues

The United States is a nation still trying to find its identity, said U.S. Rep Artur Davis (D-Ala.) at the Jefferson State Community College constitutional ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 4, 2008 5:38 pm

News

Homeland security to be police responsibility

Once the director of the Hoover Homeland Security Department retires at the end of September, the city will not hire a new director. Instead, all ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 4, 2008 3:15 pm

Lifestyles

Native American festival to bring culture, awareness

For the past two years, Camp Kanawahala’s Girl Scouts have been invited to take part in Native American culture. This year, for the first time, ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, September 4, 2008 11:27 am

News

Investigating his future

Cody Withers has wanted to be involved with law enforcement as far back as he can remember. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5:27 pm

News

Calera municipal election winners might not take office

Although Calera citizens voted just like everybody else, their city's Aug. 26 election results may not be valid. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 8:58 pm

News

Police get new weapons

State Sen. Hank Erwin was in Helena Thursday to officially present Mayor Sonny Penhale with one of the patrol rifles bought with a grant from ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, August 29, 2008 11:16 am

Lifestyles

Bed and breakfast a hidden treasure

For those living or spending time in Shelby County, the Blue Spring Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn is a surprise waiting to be discovered. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, August 29, 2008 11:03 am

News

Machine mishap makes for long night

Election officials for Chelsea had to endure a long night after a voting machine broke, forcing them to hand-feed ballots into another machine. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:39 pm

News

McLaughlin gets second term as mayor

After a campaign season full of controversy, Westover’s voters responded by bringing back the majority of the town council. Every seat on the council, including ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:17 pm

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