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Columns

Yes, college is worth it

A recent Newsweek magazine article, “Is College a Lousy Investment?” argued that college isn’t a good investment for many students because these are difficult times ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 11:40 am

Calera

Informal meeting offers new ideas on school safety

Educators, law enforcement officers, parents and elected officials came together to discuss school safety ideas during an informal meeting Jan. 14 at the Indian Springs ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 14, 2013 10:35 pm

News Main

‘Pete the Cat’ author visits Greystone Elementary

Eric Litwin stood in front of a Greystone Elementary classroom full of bouncing, writhing second graders. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, January 14, 2013 5:51 pm

Hoover

Spain Park reschedules graduation

Spain Park High School’s graduation ceremonies will now be May 22. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 11, 2013 1:42 pm

News

Brookwood, St. Vincent’s appeals against Trinity relocation denied

The lights on the now-vacant HealthSouth hospital on U.S. 280 will remain green for now. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 11, 2013 1:18 pm

Hoover

Championship trophy tour to hit Academy at Lee Branch

Alabama fans can check out their favorite team’s BCS Championship trophy at the Academy Sports store in the Lee Branch shopping center Jan. 12. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 11, 2013 9:03 am

Hoover

Hoover to participate in severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday

Hoover citizens will be able to save a little more money from Feb. 22-24 while preparing for possible severe weather. Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 1:54 pm

Hoover

Police to be in Hoover schools at least through October

Hoover City Schools will have a police presence in every school after the Hoover City Council passed a resolution to help fund four full-time police ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 10:07 am

Indian Springs

Indian Springs in running for website makeover

The town of Indian Springs recently moved one step closer to serving its citizens by winning a free website makeover. Read more

by Amy Jones, Friday, January 4, 2013 3:57 pm

News

State’s super spellers set for bee at Oak Mountain

The state’s best spellers — 64 students culled from 788 schools — will gather at Oak Mountain High School March 6 to see who reigns ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, January 3, 2013 4:03 pm

Columns

Resolving to positively impact county

I read Lifestyles Editor Katie McDowell’s recent story, “Local leaders share New Year’s resolutions,” with interest. Read more

by Amy Jones, Monday, December 31, 2012 9:59 am

Indian Springs

Offer rescinded on potential site for new private school

An offer has been rescinded on an estate in Indian Springs that was being considered as the site of a new private school. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, December 27, 2012 2:23 pm

Hoover

Company to build new sports practice facility on Valleydale Road

A local company plans to build a new sports practice facility on Valleydale Road after the new year begins. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, December 20, 2012 3:24 pm

Hoover

Hoover City Council reschedules January meetings

The first two Hoover City Council meetings of 2013 have been rescheduled, according to city officials. Read more

by Amy Jones, Thursday, December 20, 2012 3:17 pm

Hoover

After decade, half-completed hospital waits to be used

Right now, anyone who walks into the entrance of the unused HealthSouth building on U.S. 280 must imagine what could be on the first floor ... Read more

by Amy Jones, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 1:50 pm

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