Scott Mims, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Columbiana

Monster Walk returns to Main Street Oct. 30

The pandemic won’t stop the monsters from making their way up Main Street in downtown Columbiana this year. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:18 pm

Columbiana

Cook remembered well in South Shelby community

Before Richard and Linda Cook first moved to Shelby County in 1987, he told her about a framing business in Aliceville that the couple ended ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:13 pm

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Community raises funds for mother battling cancer

A fundraiser is underway to help a Chelsea family with ongoing medical costs as the mother, Lori Mikesell, battles cancer. Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:21 am

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Comer shuts out Vincent to top 50 points

VINCENT — BBs sting worse than Yellow Jackets—that was certainly true Friday night, Oct. 16 as the B.B. Comer Tigers shut out Vincent, 51-0. Read more

by Scott Mims, Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:26 am

Columbiana

SCHS Peer Helpers collect food for families in need

COLUMBIANA — A group of students known as Peer Helpers at Shelby County High School pitched in to help with the Tri-City Impact Food Drive ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:06 pm

Columns

COLUMN: Going around in circles

I don’t like four-way stops, and never have. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:18 am

Columbiana

Shindig takes the stage despite the rain

COLUMBIANA — The rain failed to give bluegrass lovers the blues as it fell from the skies above Columbiana on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:00 am

Columbiana

SCHS volleyball holds ‘Pink Out’ for breast cancer survivors

The Shelby County High School volleyball team held a “Pink Out” and took a moment to honor breast cancer survivors on Thursday, Oct. 8. Read more

by Scott Mims, Saturday, October 10, 2020 4:57 pm

Calera

3 new businesses open in downtown Calera

CALERA — You didn’t have to walk far in downtown Calera to find something happening the morning of Friday, Oct. 2. Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, October 9, 2020 10:25 am

Columbiana

Marbury too much for Shelby County

COLUMBIANA — Shelby County lost the final of a three-game home stand to Marbury on Thursday night, Oct. 8 in a high-stakes matchup that would ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:06 pm

Columbiana

UPDATE: Shindig moved indoors for Saturday

COLUMBIANA — The Shelby County Shindig bluegrass showcase, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, will move indoors to the Grande Hall at Old Mill ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:58 am

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Hoover runoff results: Swiney secures seat to defeat Schultz

HOOVER — Sam Swiney came out on top in the runoff race for Hoover City Council Place 2, beating out Robin Schultz on Tuesday night, ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:22 pm

News

Coram, Wash win in Pelham

PELHAM — David Coram defeated Scott Christian in the municipal election runoff for Pelham City Council Place 1, while Rick Wash picked up the seat ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:21 pm

Columbiana

Club holds drive-thru pizza party for cancer survivors

COLUMBIANA — Members of the Novella Club of Columbiana literally had a heart for cancer survivors this year, as on Sept. 28, club members gave ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:17 pm

Business

Helena Hollow’s The Patch opens with new activities for 2020

HELENA — You could not have hand-picked a better day than Saturday, Oct. 3 for opening day of Helena Hollow’s pumpkin patch, where families gathered ... Read more