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Woman arrested for chemical endangerment of a child

At 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, Heather Andrews, 37, was arrested in a residential area on multiple drug-related charges, including the chemical endangerment of ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Monday, August 21, 2023 11:39 am

Avadian bank welcomes a new credit union to the city of Pelham. (Reporter photo/Barton Perkins)

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Avadian opens a new location in Pelham

The sun was hanging low in the sky over Pelham as the ribbon was cut and the newest branch of Avadian was officially opened on ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:26 pm

Juan Carlos Portillo, a member of the MS-13 gang and an individual listed on El Salvador’s top 100 most wanted list was arrested in Chelsea. (Contributed)

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One of El Salvador’s most wanted captured in Chelsea

Juan Carlos Portillo, 29, holds the distinction of being one of the most wanted men in El Salvador and, on Friday, Aug. 11, he was ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 18, 2023 1:02 pm

Oak Mountain State Park has temporarily closed its main campground while it begins a full renovation of its facilities. (Contributed)

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Campground renovations underway at Oak Mountain State Park

As part of its mission to provide campers with the best possible experience, Oak Mountain State Park has announced a complete renovation of their main ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 18, 2023 12:04 pm

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Vincent man arrested for sex crimes

Vincent resident Timothy Daniel Vinson, 49, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 17 on multiple sex crime charges. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 18, 2023 10:02 am

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Cross Creek Baptist gives backpacks to homeless people

The women of Cross Creek Baptist knew that they wanted to tackle a new service project, but the trouble was they weren't sure what they ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 18, 2023 9:50 am

Chelsea

Man arrested on charges of child molestation

Two years ago, Boaz resident Adan Franco Ramirez, 23, allegedly molested a child. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:03 pm

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Pelham BOE closes on $9 million piece of property with hopes of building new school

On Tuesday, May 23, the Pelham City Schools Board of Education approved contracts to purchase approximately 69 acres of land to build a future school. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:06 pm

Columbiana

Columbiana man arrested on eight counts of child pornography possession

A 52-year old man was arrested in Columbiana on Monday, Aug. 14 for eight counts of child pornography possession and is currently being held at ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:18 pm

Participants of all ages participated in the annual Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 13 at Oak Mountain State Park.(For the Reporter/Jeremy Raines)

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Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon returns for 2023

The high was 97 degrees on Sunday, Aug. 13, but that didn’t stop athletes from all over the country from attending the 38th annual Buster ... Read more

by Barton Perkins, Monday, August 14, 2023 3:09 pm

Columns

Opinion: How to properly test students

I’ve never been a good test taker. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Monday, August 14, 2023 1:51 pm

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Pelham opens new splash pad

Excited screams, music and watery fun ensued at the opening of the city of Pelham’s new Splash Pad on Saturday, Aug. 12. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Monday, August 14, 2023 1:03 pm

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Man arrested with multiple drugs, AR-15 style rifle

A 41-year-old Wetumpka man was arrested in Pelham on Saturday, Aug. 5 with multiple drugs and an AR-15 style rifle allegedly in his possession. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 11, 2023 3:28 pm

Columbiana

Caleb’s Charity Cornhole Classic to return to Columbiana

The third annual “Caleb’s Charity Cornhole Classic” arrives in Columbiana on Saturday, Aug. 26. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Friday, August 11, 2023 10:09 am

Montevallo announces “Just Show Up” (contributed)

Montevallo

“Just Show Up” to return to Montevallo

Montevallo will soon host the second ever“Just Show Up” music show due to pop up Sunday, Aug. 20 from 4-7 p.m. Read more

by Barton Perkins, Thursday, August 10, 2023 4:17 pm

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