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Construction starting soon on Highway 31 mixed-use development in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Some exciting news for folks in Alabaster. Crews are getting ready to start on that new development on Highway 31 off Interstate 65. We’re told you’ll see 75 new businesses in the area including new retail, hotel and restaurant space, right at the front door of Alabaster.
Magic City Ice Classic brings hundreds of ice skaters to compete in Pelham
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The 14th Annual Magic City Ice Classic is taking place this weekend at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The competition will be held from May 3-5 and feature more than 300 skaters from across the country. The event is a part of the 2024 National Excel Series, so skaters earn points for their placement.
Mercedes workers for and against union, both believe they have votes to win
VANCE, Ala. — On May 13, workers at the Mercedes-Benz plants in Vance will start aweeklong vote on unionization. There are workers pro and anti-union who are making their voices heard in the days before the vote. They have very strong feelings about this issue. Those who want the United Auto Workers Union to represent them and those who do not both say they believe they have enough support on their side to win out. So this could be a close one.
CSX working to repair several Shelby Co. railroad crossings
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Several railroad crossings in Shelby County will be shut down temporarily during the next few weeks as CSX crews work to make repairs and improvements to keep you safe. County and city leaders say they are working with CSX to get updates daily, but there...
Chilton County man killed in crash on U.S. Highway 31
A Chilton County man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31. Alabama State Troopers say 41-year-old Phillip Williams of Verbena was driving an SUV that hit the rear of another SUV, which was driven by 35-year-old Kayla Montgomery of Jemison. State troopers say after the impact,...
Chilton unemployment down in March
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its March unemployment information on April 19 that showed a decrease in unemployment in Chilton County. The county’s unemployment rate for March went down from February from 3.0% to 2.8%, but is almost a full percentage point higher than it was in March […] The post Chilton unemployment down in March appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Sheriff’s reports from March 22-29
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are uniform incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office from March 22-29: -Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia from the 11000 block of Shelby County 17, Montevallo. -Unlawful possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia from the 11000 block of Shelby...
3rd annual Spring Fling Food Truck Fest satiates crowd in Montevallo
Crowds of people kicked off their weekend with a day of community fun and full stomachs on Saturday, April 27 during the third annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest in Montevallo. The post 3rd annual Spring Fling Food Truck Fest satiates crowd in Montevallo appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Ellison selected President of Alabama Coroners Association
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Aaron Ellison was recently selected as the President of the Alabama Coroners Association at the association’s annual meeting in Montgomery from April 14-17. The owner of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home and the Chilton County Coroner, Ellison was selected by a majority vote at the meeting to take the reins […] The post Ellison selected President of Alabama Coroners Association appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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