Laura Brookhart, Author at Shelby County Reporter - Page 9 of 15

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Trussell and Partridge Helena’s latest musical duo

Thomas Trussell started his musical career late, but said he always listened to a lot of different music and learned from good friend and guitarist ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, August 6, 2012 9:25 am

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Helena Market Days going strong

The energy at Helena Market Days has been growing steadily this summer no matter the heat. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 23, 2012 10:34 am

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Southern Balloon Journeys offer the trip of a lifetime

It was predawn at the Bessemer County Airport when the driver of the truck and trailer entered the gate code and proceeded to the field ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 16, 2012 5:24 pm

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Moments from life become songs for Norris

Every song has a story and if you are Journeyman Geezer Steve Norris, it is not unusual for moments from your life stories to become ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 9, 2012 11:51 am

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Holt wins La Reunion Junior Idol

Abby Holt, winner of the 2012 La Reunion Junior Idol, won everyone over with her rendition of “Landslide.” Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 2, 2012 10:19 am

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‘All you want to do is ride around, Sally’

This catchy tune from 1965 was stuck in my head after dropping in at a cruise-in held at Ernest McCarty Ford. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Friday, June 22, 2012 3:34 pm

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Dogs get homes at Helena Market Days

A jolly good time was had by all in attendance on June 9 at Helena Market Days with one highlight of the day being the ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, June 18, 2012 9:17 am

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Redneck Partyware designs are a hit

It all started with Dirty Santa. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, June 11, 2012 12:08 pm

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Passion for daylilies lead to business

In the backyard of Morris and Becky Parr, Elvis lives alongside Johnny Cash and Sebastian the Crab and nearby is Barbie in Pink. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, June 4, 2012 1:31 pm

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Heads up on goose etiquette

“Every summer, starting in early June, about 160 geese begin flying in to Helena for the annual molt — a six-week period in which geese ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:00 pm

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Helena Market Days begin June 2

Helena Market Days will kick off its fourth year Saturday, June 2, at the Amphitheater. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, May 21, 2012 4:36 pm

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A Cahaba Lily by any other name

If I asked if you had heard about the odoriferous Pancratium fluitans, which has been spotted in Helena, I am sure that many would react ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, May 14, 2012 5:07 pm

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LaReunion continues Idol competition

Another LaReunion Idol winner will be chosen between the final two contestants, Ashley Partridge and Kristina David by the time this is published, but I ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10:01 am

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Rose gardens abound in Helena

Roses are very personal to Chris Van Cleave. Not only is he the proclaimed “Redneck Rosarian” blogger and current president of the Birmingham Rose Society, ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 30, 2012 3:21 pm

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Magician delights all ages

When I stopped by the one-year anniversary celebration of Helena Hometown Pharmacy recently, winging my way past kids with kitty cat- and doggie-painted faces and ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 23, 2012 4:05 pm

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