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Bachus to make trip to Helena

Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) will join Helena residents at a town hall meeting Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m., said Mayor Sonny Penhale. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 25, 2008 4:00 pm

News

Helena group explores country with new bus

The Police Explorers purchased a 25-passenger bus to help keep costs down for competition trips across the country, said Helena Police Chief Doug Jones. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:33 pm

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Coosa River still under fish consumption advisory

Fishing in Lay Lake and in the Coosa River near Vincent is still a fun way to pass the summer days. Just be sure to ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:46 pm

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Wii-living the good times

Two friends are laughing, playing a Nintendo Wii game and beating the heat inside. It’s a common summer sight, right? Well, except that the Wii-playing ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:12 pm

News

Inverness greenway in design stage

The proposed Inverness Trail project, which will run from Hoover's Inverness Nature Park to Veterans Park, is closer to construction. Engineering reports should be finished ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 21, 2008 6:20 pm

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Helena adopts new noise ordinance

On June 16, the Helena City Council enacted a new noise ordinance to address citizens' complaints about loud radios and televisions. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 18, 2008 3:37 pm

News

Seniors dazzled by science

The gasps were audible as Aisha Dickerson casually tossed a cup full of liquid nitrogen onto the carpeted floor of the Chelsea City Hall. Seconds ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 18, 2008 2:48 pm

News

Vincent student elected Boys State governor

Daylan Woodall knows what politics is really about - shaking hands and listening to people. That's how he got elected governor at Alabama Boys State, ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, July 18, 2008 11:25 am

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Helena resident to study iguanas

June Johnson, a Mississippi State University student who hails from Helena, received a $2,000 summer research grant at the beginning of May from MSU's Shackouls ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:11 am

News

Educator wins first prize for teaching safety

Speech therapist Misty Gardner has been named a first prize winner for the Got2BSafe program. In the program, educators come up with unique ways to ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 14, 2008 5:10 pm

News

RapidCast system keeps town informed

One community of families now has the technological version of the Neighborhood Watch program. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 14, 2008 10:41 am

News

Westover to build community storm shelter

Westover recently received two grants to build a storm shelter for residents of the community, said Mayor Mark McLaughlin. The total cost of the project ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:39 pm

News

Calera inmates to pick up trash

Prison inmates from the city of Calera will soon do their part to beautify the city by picking up the trash that plagues the city's ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:44 pm

News

Sports complex delayed

Ground won't be broken on Calera's new sports complex at least until sometime in 2009. Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:51 pm

Business

Five communities won’t participate in sales tax holiday

Out of the county, five communities will not participate in the sales tax holiday. Chelsea, Westover, Vincent, Wilton and Harpersville chose not to participate in ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, July 7, 2008 4:42 pm

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