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Fatal motorcycle crash in Shelby County claims life of Sylacauga man
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A Sylacauga man died Thursday afternoon, April 25, in a two-vehicle crash, authorities said. 30-year old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson FXST motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 van driven by John D. Jackson, 53, of Pell City.
PHOTOS: Celebrate Hoover Day
Shepherd Johnson, 4, watches a Hoover Police tactical robot during Celebrate Hoover Day at Veterans Park on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. Check out photos from the city of Hoover's annual Celebrate Hoover Day at Veterans Park on Saturday, April 27. The free event featured a kids zone with inflatables, carnival rides, free apple pie, live music, vendor booths and a showcase of tools and gear used by first responders in the community.
Alabaster inducts the 2024-2025 Teen Council
With their right hand held held aloft, a group of teens hoping to learn more about the city in which they live were sworn in as members of the 2024-2025 Alabaster Teen Council. The post Alabaster inducts the 2024-2025 Teen Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson’s Ma’Kale Holden hits walk-off home grand slam in decisive game 3 against Spain Park
Down by three runs with the bases loaded and the season on the line, Thompson’s Ma’Kale Holden stepped to the plate hoping to at least keep the inning going and his team’s chances alive. He did much more than that. The post Thompson’s Ma’Kale Holden hits walk-off home grand slam in decisive game 3 against Spain Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer
Children hoping to take part in the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department’s youth football and cheerleading programs don’t have to wait much longer as registration begins on Monday, April 29. The post Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
A river runs through it: New parks plan aims to expand city trail network, capitalize on Cahaba River
The Hoover City Council early this year put its stamp of approval on a new Parks, Public Spaces and Recreation Plan for the city, setting out goals and objectives for the next 20 years. The top priority for the next five to 10 years is to expand the trail and...
Family speaks out after arrest for theft at Alabaster nursing home
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - The family of a woman who prosecutors say is a victim of theft from an employee at her Alabaster nursing home recently spoke about the incident. 75-year-old Elizabeth Gilliland was being cared for at the Healthcare Center at Buck Creek. As WBRC previously reported, 63-year-old Louise...
Friday AHSAA area softball tourney roundup: Hoover wins to title game
Class 7A third-ranked Hoover won a pair of softball games on Friday to advance to the championship of Area 5. The host Bucs (35-7-1) beat No. 10 Tuscaloosa County 10-1 and downed second-ranked Thompson 3-2, securing a spot in next week’s regional tournament. No. 2 area seed Thompson beat...
Students from Alabaster, Pelham, Hoover recognized during Character in Action Awards
Students from Alabaster City Schools, Pelham City Schools and Hoover City Schools were recognized for their display of good character during the Children’s Policy Council’s Character in Action Awards on Thursday, April 18. The post Students from Alabaster, Pelham, Hoover recognized during Character in Action Awards appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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