Jan Griffey, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 13 of 17

Opinion

Dads deserve their day

My father died when I was only 10 years old. It was every bit as tough as you can imagine. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:18 pm

News

Six earn Johnny Lowe scholarships

Six students were awarded Johnny Lowe Academic Scholarships at the June 4 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 5:06 pm

News

Tourism brings $9.6 billion to Alabama each year

Small Towns and Downtowns will be the focus of efforts by the Alabama tourism officials in 2010. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 4, 2009 4:21 pm

News

Sign up now for Liberty Day Parade

Parade applications are available now for this year’s Liberty Day parade in Columbiana. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 4, 2009 3:06 pm

Business

Calera-based bank earns five-star rating

A family-owned bank based in Calera recently earned Alabama's only five-star rating from two respected bank-rating companies. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 1, 2009 1:59 pm

News

Ellis crosses China off ‘Bucket List’

Frank C. “Butch” Ellis Jr., a prominent Shelby County attorney, and his wife, Diane, recently returned from a three-week tour of China. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 29, 2009 2:37 pm

Opinion

Quarry project deserves a good listen

Jim Hurley, president of White Rock Quarries, said his goal at a meeting with Vincent residents last week was to listen. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:36 pm

News

Quarry proposers want to be good neighbors

White Rock Quarries President Jim Hurley said he and others in his company were in Vincent this week with one goal in mind. "Our job ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:58 pm

News

Ward, Hill wonder what governor can do to save county’s Sunday liquor sales

State House floods may have delayed Senate's reconsideration of Shelby alcohol legislation. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 7, 2009 5:24 pm

News

Vincent citizens question actions of mayor, council

Some residents in Vincent are voicing concerns about a company that is buying up land with the apparent hopes of developing a lime quarry there. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 7, 2009 5:10 pm

News

Four H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Alabama

Four Alabama cases of H1N1 flu — also known as swine flu — have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 4, 2009 12:36 pm

News

Tips for reducing your flu risk

A number of federal and state agencies have issued recommendations on how to avoid or minimize risk of contracting the H1N1 flu virus, also known ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 1, 2009 3:15 pm

News

Alcohol bill heads to Alabama Senate

By an overwhelming margin, 54-19, the Alabama House voted to override Gov. Bob Riley’s veto of House Bill 175 on Thursday, shortly before lunchtime. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:39 pm

News

Erwin says Riley has a point on Shelby alcohol bill

State Sen. Hank Erwin, R-Montevallo, says the governor has a point. On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Bob Riley vetoed legislation that would have allowed restaurants that ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:46 pm

News

Riley says no to Sunday alcohol sales

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Shelby County restaurants that currently sell alcohol on Sundays to continue to do ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:58 pm

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