Scott Mims, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Grant will fund Vincent walking trail, facilities

VINCENT — The city of Vincent was awarded $48,250 through the Shelby County Park and Recreation Grant Program that will help fund a new walking ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 16, 2021 3:51 pm

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Leadership Shelby County Class of 2020 makes graduation official

The wait was longer than 2020 itself—but on Wednesday, April 14, the Leadership Shelby County Class of 2020 finally got to celebrate their graduation in ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:00 pm

Columns

COLUMN: The revival of a childhood hobby

Hobbies often differ from childhood to adulthood, as we grow up and our tastes mature and we form our own individual identities. Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:16 pm

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UPDATE: Ivey announces ‘Safer Apart’ order beginning April 9

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, April 7 announced the state will enter a “Safer Apart” health order beginning Friday, April 9 and expiring Wednesday, May ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:35 pm

Calera

Calera Farmers Market returns for 2021

CALERA — Fresh produce and dairy products were among the items on display for Calera Main Street’s First Friday festival April 2, marking the return ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 4:53 pm

Calera

Calera City Council meetings now livestreamed

Calera’s City Council has begun livestreaming its regular public meetings via the city’s official YouTube channel. Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:49 pm

Calera

Calera beautification project in the works

CALERA — Adrian Rhinehart is spearheading a project to start a Calera beautification board, with the help and approval of city leaders and volunteers. Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 12:46 pm

Montevallo

Spring Fling exceeds expectations

MONTEVALLO — The Spring Fling held Saturday, April 3 at the Medders Family Farm in Montevallo was a sure hit, as the event drew a ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 12:40 pm

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COVID vaccine eligibility to include those 16 and older

Starting April 5, Alabamians 16 and older will be eligible for some versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 2, 2021 12:49 pm

Calera

UPDATE: Calera community mourns loss of Tackett

CALERA — An outpouring of community love and support has followed the untimely loss of Calera Police Officer Robbie Lee Tackett, 29, who died of ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 2, 2021 8:41 am

News

PROFILE: Wonder Woman

Destiny Riekeberg’s bravery and kindness in her battle with liver cancer inspired many—and even garnered the attention of a few celebrities. Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 2, 2021 6:00 am

Montevallo

UM, Montevallo Drugs hold COVID-19 clinic

MONTEVALLO — The University of Montevallo hosted a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday, March 30, in partnership with Montevallo Drugs. Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:15 pm

Calera

Davis spreads MS awareness through own story

CALERA — Ann Davis was attending pharmacy school at Auburn University when her first symptoms of MS started to appear. Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 1:00 pm

Calera

UPDATE: NWS upgrades rating of Calera-Columbiana tornado

The tornado that ravaged parts of south Shelby County and left an 80-mile path starting in Hale County was upgraded to an EF-3 tornado, the ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Monday, March 29, 2021 8:11 pm

Calera

12 homes severely damaged in Calera area

CALERA — More than 100 homes in Calera had some form of damage from the Thursday, March 25 twister, about 12 of which sustained major ... Read more