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Inverness barbershop reaches agreement to stay closed

The Male Room, a full-service barbershop located at 620 Inverness Corners, has agreed to remain temporarily closed as of Friday, April 17 after initially announcing ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 17, 2020 2:55 pm

Business

Pelham-based company donates thousands of masks to hospitals

A Pelham-based company, Summer Classics, which manufactures and sells outdoor furniture, has donated thousands of masks to area hospitals and is also making cloth coverings ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 3:19 pm

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Shelby County faces ‘moderate’ severe weather risk Easter Sunday

Shelby County is under a “moderate risk” for severe weather forecasted for Easter Sunday, the National Weather Service Birmingham announced. Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:25 pm

Calera

Machine sanitizes carts at Calera supermarket

A Calera grocery store is utilizing an innovative piece of equipment made by another Shelby County-based company to efficiently sanitize its shopping carts. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:17 pm

Coronavirus

Helena residents light candles to spread hope

The residents of Helena are letting their lights shine—literally—to spread a positive message of unity during the most difficult days of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:56 am

Columns

COLUMN: Social distancing with Dr. Seuss

On March 2, I had the pleasure of meeting former Alabama and NFL running back Trent Richardson as well as YouTube personality Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson. Read more

by Scott Mims, Monday, April 6, 2020 6:06 pm

Coronavirus

McCarty concerned about grocery workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wilsonville Mayor Lee McCarty said grocery store workers and others interacting with the public on a daily basis are among those he is most concerned ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Friday, April 3, 2020 3:30 pm

Business

Texas Roadhouse offering ready-to-grill steaks, curbside

PELHAM — Restaurants are among the businesses that have had to make big adjustments to survive in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:28 am

Helena

$150k approved for Helena distance learning

HELENA — The Helena City Council has approved a total of $150,000 for Helena schools, including $25,000 to each of the four schools and an ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:18 pm

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M4A starts critical needs fund

ALABASTER — The most vulnerable people among us deserve extra attention during the COVID-19 crisis. In response to this need, the Middle Alabama Area Agency ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:14 pm

Calera

Calera resident mails gift cards to help local business

CALERA — An act of kindness can go a long way. Calera resident Alyssa Corpstein decided to help her neighbors and support one of her ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Thursday, March 26, 2020 9:31 am

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David Peacock ministers with music at St. Vincent’s

BIRMINGHAM — The crisp, rhythmic strumming of an acoustic guitar and the primal, sometimes mellow, notes that reverberate throughout a room have a strange tendency ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:31 pm

Business

Area market, winery offering takeout meals

The COVID-19 crisis has challenged Shelby County business owners to come up with innovative ways to stay afloat. Corbin Farms Winery in Calera and Burnette ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:59 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Pet pantry started in Alabaster

ALABASTER — Coronavirus isn’t the only thing that’s spreading—positive things are spreading too, fortunately for local communities. Read more

by Scott Mims, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:47 pm

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E-learning can benefit students during closure

Three weeks out of school might sound like a dream to the average student—but when the break comes during a time when public gathering is ... Read more

by Scott Mims, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:09 pm

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