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UM board of trustees call special meeting

The Board of Trustees of the University of Montevallo has called a special meeting Sept. 10 to discuss the contract of university President Philip Williams. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:23 am

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Room for transition

A moving crew in fluorescent yellow T-shirts greeted incoming freshmen today as they moved into the new residence hall at the University of Montevallo. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5:45 pm

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Absentees not all due to flu spread

School officials say high absenteeism at Oak Mountain Middle School troubling, but not all due to H1N1 virus. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 2:59 pm

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Parents look for solution for PACT program shortfall

A study presented last week by Buck Consultants gave Gov. Bob Riley four potential options for saving the state’s Prepaid College Tuition Program. The Save ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:19 pm

Lifestyles

Stokin’ the fire

Licking one’s fingers became commonplace as throngs of people grabbed thick, sauce–covered ribs during Sloss Furnace’s Stokin’ the Fire barbecue festival Aug. 22. Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:54 pm

Lifestyles

Juried art show opens Sept. 3

Every inch of the Shelby County Arts Council filled with color earlier this month as 70 artists submitted more than 190 pieces of artwork for ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Monday, August 24, 2009 6:02 pm

News

Schools prepare for H1N1 flu cases

Though school just began Aug. 13, about 14 cases of probable H1N1 flu cases have already been reported across Shelby County Schools. Despite the early ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Friday, August 21, 2009 1:03 pm

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Alabama to begin H1N1 vaccines in mid–October

State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson expects Alabama to begin vaccinations against the H1N1 virus by mid–October. Williamson said the state would have access to ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Friday, August 21, 2009 11:48 am

Lifestyles

Bluegrass, baptisms and barbecue

The congregation of Christ Church United Methodist in North Shelby chowed down on barbecue as bluegrass played in the background Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t the ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:32 pm

Lifestyles

Local teams add fuel to barbecue competition’s fire

Smoky, sweet and spicy aromas will drift into the air around Sloss Furnaces in downtown Birmingham this weekend for the annual Stokin’ the Fire barbecue ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:41 pm

News

Fresh snack program expands in schools

Snack time gets a little juicier in three local schools beginning Aug. 24. A healthy snack program, funded by the USDA, will provide a different ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:09 pm

Lifestyles

Single Source ministry offers place to belong

Facing life’s struggles without a tight support group can be difficult. Lillian Jones knows that and doesn’t want recently divorced or widowed individuals to feel ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:25 am

Lifestyles

Wholesome bites

Victoria Laviolette is about to burst at 38 weeks pregnant. Throughout her pregnancy she’s made efforts to eat right so her baby can get all ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:27 pm

News

Luo achieves perfect SAT score

Students rarely find achieving a perfect score on their SAT a breeze, but this year Indian Springs rising senior Michelle Luo pulled off the feat ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Thursday, August 13, 2009 2:00 pm

Lifestyles

Pasta for Puppies supports rescue group

Two By To Animal Rescue and the Molly and Max Pet Boutique in Vestavia hope local residents will enjoy digging their paws into heaping plates ... Read more

by Samantha Hurst, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:50 am

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