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Sylacauga man killed in wreck near Vandiver in Shelby Co.
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Sylacauga man was killed in a wreck in Shelby County on Thursday, April 25. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a motorcycle and van were involved in the incident, which ALEA says happened around 2:11 p.m. Authorities say 30-year-old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally...
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.
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...
Calera police chief disturbed by suicide numbers rising in Shelby County
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera’s police chief said he’s shocked and saddened by the growing mental health crisis in Shelby County. Chief David Hyche said the number of deaths by suicide increases each year. Chief Hyche posted on Facebook numbers he calls disturbing - 47 people died by...
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.
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.
Hoover PD program to identify homes with special needs is growing
HOOVER, Ala. — A Hoover Police Department program aimed at identifying residents with special needs is growing. The goal is to know where special needs residents live so that if they ever have to respond to an emergency there, they'll know how to approach these residents and be better able to help them. It's called the Special Needs Awareness Program and when it was started in Hoover years ago, it was one of the first in the country. Now, families with special needs members have signed up and say they appreciate the department’s efforts to better equip officers with the training and knowledge to deal with all residents.
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.
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.
Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state
According to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools ranking, Shelby County is home to four of the Top 25 public high schools in the state of Alabama, with seven in the Top 70. The post Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Man who shot himself during police chase, crashed into UAB building has died
A man who shot himself during a police chase earlier this week has died. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Antonio Dewayne Davidson. He was 35 and lived in Birmingham. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. Monday. Homewood police Sgt. John Carr said investigators with...
Alabaster hosts 3rd annual Walk in the Park at Patriots Park
Residents had the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park during lunchtime at the city of Alabaster’s annual Walk in the Park. The post Alabaster hosts 3rd annual Walk in the Park at Patriots Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Construction on new I-459 interchange in Hoover set to start in 2025
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Construction for the I-459 interchange project in Hoover is set to begin in 2025. Ken Grimes, the City Manager for Hoover, says the project has been discussed since 2008. As Hoover continues to grow in population, city leaders say they want to alleviate possible traffic troubles.
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