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Calera Elementary School

Calera Elementary welcomes the new school year

After a summer full of fun, Calera Elementary School opened its doors on Thursday, Aug. 8 for the first day of school. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, August 9, 2024 5:01 pm

Helena Fire Department

Helena emergency departments host National Night Out

Children clambered into helicopter cockpits and waved to their parents from inside firetrucks at Helena’s National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Helena High ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, August 9, 2024 2:11 pm

Alabama Crimson Tide

HHS volleyball hosts First Serve Banquet

Featuring special guest speaker Chris Stewart, the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Helena High School volleyball program hosted the First Serve Banquet on ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 4:18 pm

back to school

Shelby County Schools ignites passion for education at event

With drummers, cheerleaders and pageant queens, Shelby County Schools hosted the IGNITE 2024 event as teachers and school employees from across the county packed into ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 3:52 pm

back to school

Mayor Puckett encourages residents to celebrate the local community

In the blink of an eye, summer is coming to an end and school is kicking off. Over the next few months, I will share ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:25 am

football

HHS football player Torrey Ward shares his favorite part about being a Husky

Torrey Ward, HHS football player and rising senior, shares his favorite part about being a Husky.  Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:55 am

back to school

Calera celebrates last First Friday of the summer

Despite rain cutting the evening short, Calera Main Street kicked off the new school year with the last installment of the First Friday festival season ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 2:26 pm

band camp

Motion commotion: CHS band camp underway

While other students may spend the last weeks of summer break laying out by the pool, the Calera High School marching band is braving the ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:50 am

arrested

Helena man arrested for child pornography

A Helena man was arrested for 10 counts of child pornography with intent to disseminate on Saturday, July 27. The man, William Ernest Williams, 42, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 8:39 pm

art

Kids get creative at HHS art camp

Students of all ages learned new art techniques and created fun projects at the Helena High School art camp from Monday, July 22 to Friday, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:20 pm

helena the magazine

The Thomas family talks about raising a family in Helena

Although they are both from different parts of Alabama, Jay and Valerie Thomas can attest that Helena is the perfect place to raise a family. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:11 am

helena the magazine

Letter from the Library: The end of summer

Greetings from the Jane B. Holmes Library,  As you read this, The Summer Reading Program is underway with great events and prizes. Make sure to visit ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:05 am

band camp

HHS band prepares for Friday night lights

For the past two weeks, Helena High School students have arrived at the HHS practice field bright and early for band camp. With majorettes, dancers ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12:47 pm

AP test scores

HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate

Since its founding in 2014, Helena High School has continued to improve. Now, 10 years later, Helena High School celebrates the new highest pass rate ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, July 26, 2024 2:19 pm

back to school

Calera to host last First Friday of the year

Calera Main Street will bid farewell to summer and kick off the new school with this year’s final installment of the First Friday festival series ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:08 pm

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