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Preparing students to take the next step

Three years ago, Pelham High School created an interesting ACT prep requirement for sophomores and juniors.

Community Columnists

Milstead helps with meal distribution

According to Meals on Wheels America.org, the healthcare costs associated with malnutrition in seniors is $51 dollars.

Community Columnists

First week of school successes and pitfalls

“Will you pose for a celebratory photo proving that you survived the first full week of school?” I ...

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Columbiana tunes up to Play Music on the Porch

The idea of Play Music on the Porch Day involves, very simply, going outside and playing music. It ...

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Using work breaks to serve others

Kathy Copeland / COMMUNITY COLUMNIST Vincent/Harpersville The Municipal Park in Harpersville is the beneficiary of a reading box ...

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Dr. Lorena Mancilla speaks at PHS Teacher Institute

By Connie Nolen / COMMUNITY COLUMNIST Pelham City Schools’ Teacher Institute arrived on Monday, August 5th this year ...

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Trimble awarded Presidential Volunteer Service award

Joel Trimble has a long history of participation in the community and giving back to others.

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PTO revamps EHES teachers’ lounge

It all started with a Facebook post. One PTO member saw a post that a teacher shared with ...

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Dollar to hold children’s poetry book signing Aug. 10

Shelby County children’s poet Sally Dollar will be visiting her county seat for a book signing on Aug. ...

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Major practices ‘giving to the community’

Pay it forward is an expression for describing the beneficiary of a good deed repaying it to others instead ...

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SCAC welcomes back popular acts

Tickets are now available for August events at the Shelby County Arts Council.

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CMS students win big at FCCLA conference

First in national rankings, a significant earthquake, and a tour of Los Angeles. These are just a few ...

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Kisers are ‘give-back people’

“We are ‘give-back people,’” Chuck Kiser said, describing his 50-year union with spouse, Karla.

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Vincent student Reynolds exemplifies leadership (community column)

By Kathy Copeland / Community Columnist Each summer, the American Legion sponsors Alabama Girls State, a premier youth ...

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Westover welcomes a new city clerk (community column)

By FRANKIE OSBORN Community Columnist As of July 10, the City of Westover has a new face in ...

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