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News

Hefty increase in cigarette tax kicks in April 1

Smokers will be forced to dig much deeper into their pockets to afford their cigarettes come April 1. That’s when a federal excise tax on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:00 pm

News

Porsche Club members urged to bring cars to town

Car enthusiasts may be in for a real treat Saturday in Columbiana. An official of the Porsche Club of America’s Alabama region is urging its ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:35 pm

News

Bill to grandfather Sunday sales passes House

Legislation that would allow restaurants that serve alcohol on Sundays in Shelby and Houston counties to continue to do so, passed the Alabama House Thursday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 13, 2009 2:52 pm

News

Fate of abandoned home remains in limbo

George and Faye Yarchak thought they had found their dream home. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 13, 2009 1:23 pm

Business

Chamber seminar to help take businesses to next level

Want to take your business to the next level? The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the Strategic Business Development Committee of The Partnership ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:22 pm

Opinion

Show pets compassion

I’m not sure how many Portuguese Water Dogs are in need of being rescued. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:34 pm

Business

Bojangles coming to Pelham

Bojangles plans to start work on a new restaurant in March in Pelham at Pelham Parkway and Belcher Drive, one of which the company hopes ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:04 am

News

County tapped to receive help for strays

The effort to reduce the unwanted pet population in Shelby County is about to get some big-time help. Shelby County has been selected as one ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 6, 2009 4:42 pm

News

Task force working high speed to bring Broadband to all of Alabama

Broadband is as important to Alabama now as rural electrification was during the last century. That’s the message Kathy Johnson is working to spread throughout ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 5, 2009 3:09 pm

News

Snow comes to Dixie

Shelby County residents woke this morning to an unfamiliar scene — snow in Dixie. A blanket of heavy, wet snow covered most of Shelby County ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:36 am

News

Riley rallies opposition to gambling in Alabama

State Sen. Hank Erwin stole Gov. Bob Riley’s thunder Tuesday night when asked to speak by the governor at his anti-gambling pep rally at the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 24, 2009 8:48 pm

News

ABC Board forcing Sunday alcohol sales issue

A second notice, sent to Shelby County restaurants that currently sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday, notifies them they will not be able to renew their ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:40 am

News

Shelby restaurants likely to lose Sunday alcohol sales

An opinion issued by Alabama’s attorney general last week apparently led to a new interpretation of Alabama’s laws governing Sunday liquor sales. That new interpretation ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:50 am

News

State tightens Sunday liquor laws

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has served notice on Shelby County restaurants that serve alcohol on Sundays that they must choose between holding a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 13, 2009 11:02 am

News

Cell phones safe from telemarketers

Rumor regarding personal cell phone numbers being released to telemarketing companies for sales calls isn't true, HIll said. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:15 am

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