Katie Hurst, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Columns

Thanks for the adventures, Shelby County

I have to admit, when I applied for a job at the Shelby County Reporter, I wasn’t optimistic. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:20 am

News

Shelby County seniors graduate

This week, hundreds of high school seniors walked across various stages across the county to receive their diploma. As hats were tossed in the air, ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, May 26, 2011 4:39 pm

Lifestyles

Voting for the stars

In the middle of a meadow, surrounded by old construction trash and debris, the University of Montevallo has its own treasure, the James Wylie Shepherd ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:24 am

News

Shelby County meets high standards, low enrollment for state-funded preschool

The Alabama preschool program is one of only five states to receive a perfect 10 on benchmarks for quality standards in a recent survey of ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Saturday, May 14, 2011 5:55 pm

News

Shelby County Reporter wins 14 awards in APA Better Newspaper Contest

The Shelby County Reporter won several awards in the 2011 Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Saturday, May 14, 2011 5:53 pm

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Fences on parade

Shelby County students of all ages could be found painting fences this spring as part of the Shelby County Arts Council's Fences on Parade exhibit. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:15 pm

News

Public hearing to be held on redistricting state school board lines

The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment will conduct a public hearing in Birmingham May 10 at 6:30 p.m. concerning redistricting at the congressional and state ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 2:13 pm

Columns

Playing favorites in Shelby County

I consider myself to be a connoisseur of hamburgers. As a pretty picky eater, a hamburger is something I can count on to find and ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:20 am

Lifestyles

Community sends students to prom

Excitement buzzed in the air the evening of April 30 as a group of Shelby County High School students gathered in front of the courthouse ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 11:04 am

PICTURE FLIPPER

Twins receive perfect scores, honors

Twin brothers from Indian Springs Schools recently received identical perfect scores on their SATs, which might be followed by matching medallions awarded to them at ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 10:55 am

Lifestyles

Railroad tycoon

The shrill cry of a train whistle and the soft chugging of train cars along the track can often be heard in an unlikely spot ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Monday, April 25, 2011 9:52 am

News

Board names new Thompson High School principal

The Shelby County Board of Education approved Dr. Daniel Steele as the new Thompson High School Principal during the regularly scheduled meeting April 21. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Friday, April 22, 2011 10:57 am

News

Shelby County Schools extends learning to adults

Children aren't the only ones learning new skills through the Shelby County Board of Education. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:30 pm

Montevallo

Student videos warn of distracted driving

Early one morning when Dylan Lard was 18, he hopped in the car with a friend to make the familiar drive from Auburn to Tuscaloosa. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:15 pm

News

Male UM student found dead

The dead body of a male University of Montevallo student was found at his apartment Tuesday, April 5, according to a university press release. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4:13 pm

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