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calera

Calera celebrates summer with strawberry festival

To celebrate the beginning of warm weather and clear blue skies, the Calera community assembled at Oliver Park for the 13th annual strawberry festival on ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, April 29, 2024 1:47 pm

chris vancleave

Helena Beautification Board hosts Spring Planting Day

The Helena Beautification Board and volunteers congregated in Helena’s Old Town for the annual Spring Planting Day on the morning of Saturday, April 20. Together, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:44 am

concert

Helena kicks off Old Town Live concert series

Despite gray clouds on the horizon, the undeterred community gathered at the Helena Amphitheater on Saturday, April 20 for the kick-off of the Helena Old ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:59 pm

basketball coach

Calera JV basketball coach writes children’s novel

As a kid, Calera High School JV basketball coach Dantavius Washington never imagined that he would write a children’s book. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:30 pm

high school ranking

Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state

According to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools ranking, Shelby County is home to four of the Top 25 public high ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:57 pm

family

Meet Your Neighbor: The Hughley Family

Although they did not attend the same university, Julie and Kendric Hughley Sr. were college sweethearts. One day, Kendric, a student at Auburn University Montgomery, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:44 pm

helena the magazine

My Helena: Chris and Lauren Williamson

Chris and Lauren Williamson, happy residents of Helena for three years, share what they love about their city. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:39 pm

city of helena

Helena vows to improve TAG grant process, residents voice concern at council meeting

Two weeks after controversy arose surrounding the Teacher Assistance Grant program, the Helena City Council reconvened on Monday, April 23 and addressed comments from the ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:02 pm

Chamber of Commerce

Shelby County Chamber awards Student, Educator of the Year

Educators and students from across the county gathered in the Grande Hall of the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana for the 2023-2024 Student and ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:59 am

golf

Leadership Shelby County hosts golf tournament

Benefitting students in Shelby County, the 2024 Leadership Shelby County Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, April 15 at Timberline Golf Club. In addition to ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:45 pm

animal adoption

Column: Man’s Best Friend

This past Friday, April 12, I disappointed all of my coworkers by skipping our standing Friday lunch in favor of a trip to the Shelby ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:53 am

Helena

Spring Fling fair dazzles Helena Elementary

Children squealed with laughter as they touched the sky on the Ferris wheel while parents meandered the playground, eating funnel cake and catching up with ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, April 19, 2024 11:11 am

Birmingham Bulls

Bulls fall to Thunderbolts in first round of playoffs

The Birmingham Bulls suffered a game three loss to the Evansville Thunderbolts on Saturday, April 13, ending their postseason run. The 4-3 overtime defeat occurred ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:52 pm

bus driver

Miles of kindness: Julie Gray’s drive makes an exceptional difference

The sky is overcast with a slight hint of mist in the air as Julie Gray finishes unloading the back of her SUV. With a ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:04 am

Helena High School

Sports Q&A: Michael Sestili

Pole Vault State Champion and junior at Helena High School Michael Sestili talks about his stellar season and state title. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:53 am

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