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Police chase ends with multi-vehicle collision on I-65 in Shelby Co.
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - One woman is in custody after a police chase ended on Interstate 65 in Alabaster. The chase began around I-20/59 from where state troopers pursued the vehicle along I-65 SB into Alabaster city limits. Alabaster police said the driver collided with multiple vehicles before coming to...
Motorists looking forward to Shelby County I-65 widening project
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Chad Harrison is one Shelby County resident who said he travels I-65 daily. Harrison said he is happy the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon break ground on a widening project from Exit 231 in Calera to Exit 238 in Alabaster in Shelby County, as he believes the widening […]
Jim Nabors’s 94th birthday celebration set for June 7-9 in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center in Sylacauga is hosting a three-day celebration in honor of Jim Nabors’s birthday from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9. Nabors, a Sylacauga native that is best known for his role as Gomer Pyle, would have...
Multi-vehicle crash brings down power lines, closes Shelby County road
From Tribune staff reports SHELBY COUNTY–A multi-vehicle crash has closed both lanes of Shelby County 17 (Valleydale Road) near Dogwood Circle, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Vu Quang. The crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday and resulted in downed power lines blocking the roadway. Alabama Power is currently on scene along with ALEA Highway […]
Old Town Liquor in Childersburg holds grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Old Town Liquor celebrated its grand opening last Friday, May 31, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce. The new store, located off of Hwy 280, is operated by local businessman Andy Patel, who also owns the neighboring Subway. Patel...
All-State softball team honors 18 area players, Helena’s Lively named 6A’s top hitter
The ASWA officially recognized the best players in the state of Alabama with the release of the All-State softball teams on Thursday, June 6, and as usual, Shelby County’s top stars received big honors. The post All-State softball team honors 18 area players, Helena’s Lively named 6A’s top hitter appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Talladega College president resigns position
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College President Dr. Gregory Vincent informed the school’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 4, that he is voluntarily resigning his position with the college and plans to return to the practice of law. The Board of Trustees accepted Dr. Vincent’s resignation and named...
Daily Limit: Gaston lands pending Alabama record bluefin
After almost a half-day battle, second-year Elite pro David Gaston brought in the pending Alabama state record bluefin tuna on May 30. “That was a big ’un. A real big ’un,” said the 27-year-old from Sylacauga, Ala. “It was a pretty big deal catching it. It weighed 831.6 pounds. The original record was 829. I’m supposed to get a call back, but right now it’s the pending state record.”
Convicted felon facing firearms charges
25-year-old Kelvontae Rashad Wallace of Talladega is charged with possession of a machine gun, possession of an unregistered firearm, and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a release from the United States Department of Justice, Wallace was found to illegally possess a Century...
Leadership Shelby County celebrates 2024 program graduates
Leadership Shelby County marked the completion of another successful year with the graduation of the class of 2024 in May. The post Leadership Shelby County celebrates 2024 program graduates appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Moody, Springville poised to expanded manufacturing jobs with SEED grant
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Moody and Springville will be two big winners from the SEED grant money that was announced by Governor Kay Ivey in February. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, Springville and Moody are using the grant money to expand industrial sites and draw jobs to their respective communities.
Chelsea approves estimate for additional parking at Highway 11 Sports Complex
The Chelsea City Council approved an estimate for overflow parking at the Highway 11 Sports Complex during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The post Chelsea approves estimate for additional parking at Highway 11 Sports Complex appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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