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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.
Helena uses quick start to down McAdory, move on to second round
The Helena Huskies flew out of the gate and didn’t look back as the No. 8 team in Class 6A beat the McAdory Yellow Jackets 5-0 on Thursday, April 25 to take their first-round matchup with ease. The post Helena uses quick start to down McAdory, move on to second round appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Families grieve together during annual Victims of Violence vigil in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) – The eighth annual Victims of Violence candlelight vigil and balloon release was held in Bessemer Thursday night, with community members coming together in solidarity. The vigil is held during the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and is organized by Jefferson County Bessemer cutoff District Attorney Lynneice Washington. “This community, within every […]
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.
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.
Briarwood scores 11 in first half to defeat Hueytown, advance to second round
The Briarwood Christian Lions booked their spot in the second round of the playoffs with ease thanks to an 11-0 win over the Hueytown Golden Gophers on Friday, April 26 at Lions Pride Stadium. The post Briarwood scores 11 in first half to defeat Hueytown, advance to second round 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.
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