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West Blocton Welcomes Christopher Wilson as New Football Coach
West Blocton is gearing up for an exciting new chapter as Christopher Wilson takes the helm as the Tigers’ 33rd head coach. The appointment was confirmed by principal Terry Lawley following a Bibb County School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Wilson steps into the role, replacing former coach Dre’Mail King, who resigned in March.
Old coal mine field transformed into paradise for hunters and hikers in Bibb County
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A major reclamation project in west Alabama is now a new hiking and fishing area for those in Bibb County. What was once a coal mining area near West Blocton is something entirely different today in a beautiful way. This is an area just outside of West Blocton in the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge, and the transformation is nothing short of stunning, christened by a federal leader.
Families of crime victims gather in Bessemer for candlelight vigil, remembrance ceremony
BESSEMER, Ala. — Dozens of crime victims and their families were remembered at a candlelight vigil and balloon release in Bessemer Thursday. The symbolic sound of the tolling of the bell and the vigil at Bessemer's Perfecting Reconciliation Church was meant to commemorate memories of those gone too soon.
Helena kicks off Old Town Live concert series
Despite gray clouds on the horizon, the undeterred community gathered at the Helena Amphitheater on Saturday, April 20 for the kick-off of the Helena Old Town Live concert series. The post Helena kicks off Old Town Live concert series appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Literacy Council of West Alabama Introduces Its Freshly Appointed Executive Director
The Literacy Council of West Alabama is proud to introduce Marshae Madison-Pelt as the newly appointed Executive Director for the West Alabama region. In this capacity, she will lead the organization’s strategic management and operational endeavors while also spearheading efforts to develop relationships and seek opportunities to work with communities in Bibb, Fayette, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. Marshae’s appointment signifies a significant step forward in our mission to eliminate illiteracy and empower individuals throughout our 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.
Jefferson Commission Cuts Time It Takes to Help Cities with Storm Debris
The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday voted to reduce the time it may take for a municipality to be approved to receive assistance in debris removal in a disaster. The action, entered as new business at the commission’s meeting in Bessemer, authorized the acceptance of the memorandum of understanding between the Jefferson County Commission and municipalities in the county. Earlier, the commission passed resolutions that authorized MOUs with Pleasant Grove and the towns of County Line and Mulga for debris removal.
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...
Crews work to repair water leak on Highway 25 in Centreville, temporary outages possible
The city of Centreville was working to repair a water leak Wednesday night. The city said the issue affected residents on Highway 25 from CCA to the Riverbend Road area. The actual leak is on Highway 25, near Gary Springs Road. The city said customers in this area may experience...
Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena
While one game stood between the Thompson Warriors and the start of their postseason journey, they didn’t overlook their regular season finale against the Helena Huskies with such an important night planned. The post Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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