Kennedy Tolbert, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Winslett family ties go back to 1920s

When Sharee Winslett and husband Clifton Winslett chose to move to Wilsonville in 1989, they had no idea they had such connections to the area. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 3:25 pm

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Blake McBee’s exotic Wilsonville zoo

If you have never met a camel face to face you may be as surprised as I was to see what friendly creatures they are. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, March 28, 2011 4:37 pm

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Miss Shelby County visits Wilsonville Elementary

A cafeteria full of wide-eyed little faces were focused on the stage as Megan Picklesimer, reigning Miss Shelby County, spoke to them about her platform, ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, March 21, 2011 3:09 pm

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WES knows how to Seuss it up for Read Across America Week

Read Across America Week inspired teachers, students, parents and even other countries to get involved in reading. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, March 14, 2011 4:40 pm

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McDonald fashions handcrafted pottery

Sylvia McDonald is a retired English teacher who lives in Wilsonville. After retiring, she decided she wanted to pursue her artistic talent and began taking ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:40 am

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Stained glass window donated to WES

“I Believe in Angels” is Davey Cox’s stained glass window business logo. Her business is growing quickly as bigger doors of opportunity seem to open ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:30 pm

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The romantic white oak tree

On a crooked white oak, off the side of a small dirt road, there are two initials carved. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:12 am

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Do you believe in fairytales?

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, in a land called Shelby County, Misty and Victor Binkerd met for the first time at ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, February 7, 2011 4:24 pm

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Couple sells car to pay for Auburn trip

Daniel and Katherine Alexander are both huge Auburn fans and this interest and love for Auburn spirit has created many wonderful opportunities and memories they ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, January 31, 2011 3:54 pm

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Madison plays an essential role in students’ learning

Angela Madison of Wilsonville plays a huge role as a mentor to students each day. The role of the school counselor in Shelby County is essential ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, January 24, 2011 3:50 pm

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Fifth grade practices entomophagy on National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

Students and their parents got a chance to see, sample, and learn about eating insects from Mrs. Carter’s students. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, January 17, 2011 3:44 pm

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Music always brightens school days

Currently Cindy Woodham is the music instructor at both Wilsonville and Vincent Elementary School. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Friday, January 14, 2011 1:21 pm

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Jane Bailey knits a stitch on every heart she touches

Jane Bailey has found a passion of hers that she is not only very talented at, but is also finding ways to give to others ... Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:56 pm

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Students collect Money for Skillet Bird

Skillet Bird placed jars all around the Columbiana area for years to collect money to buy toys for needy children. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:43 pm

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Agnes Pool keeps all her baskets full

Agnes Pool of Wilsonville has loved making one of her favorite hobbies into a local cottage business out of her home. Read more

by Kennedy Tolbert, Monday, December 20, 2010 4:02 pm

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