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Helena new city hall groundbreaking ceremony
HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - Monday, state and city leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony in Helena for the new city hall. Helena Mayor Brian Puckett says construction on the new city hall will start next month. “This is an exciting time for the city,” Mayor Puckett says. “This is an...
Heavy rain and strong storms move in this coming week
TONIGHT - TUESDAY. Another complex of rain and thunderstorms moves in late tonight through sunrise on Tuesday. The heaviest rain and the strongest storms will likely stay well south of Interstate 20 (Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Anniston south to Clanton, Montgomery, Selma, and Demopolis). There is a risk for a few...
Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project
Three local students throughout Shelby County were recently awarded NAACP scholarships that seek to empower future leaders in the local community thanks to a partnership between the Montevallo Legacy Project and the Shelby County chapter of the NAACP. The post Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Five Questions For: Torre DeVito, Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies
Husband-and-wife duo Torre and Karen DeVito first met in a coffee house nearly 40 years ago. In 2019, the DeVitos purchased the former Kai’s Koffee space and transformed it into Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies. They say that together, building their business has been a labor of love. Here, Torre gives an insider scoop on the business’ founding, menu items and appreciation for the community’s support.
Alabaster BOE reappoints leaders for next term, approves furniture purchase for ACES/Alternative School
The Alabaster City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the reappointment of Adam Moseley as president and Derek Henderson as vice president during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 13. The post Alabaster BOE reappoints leaders for next term, approves furniture purchase for ACES/Alternative School appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park names former Thompson coach DJ Black as new boys basketball coach
The Spain Park Jaguars will turn to a well-known name from Shelby County to lead its boys basketball program forward. The post Spain Park names former Thompson coach DJ Black as new boys basketball coach appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson beats Central-Phenix City but drops two tough tests to exit state tournament
It was an emotional evening for the Thompson Warriors on Monday, May 13 at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park as their run at the state championship ended after a day full of tough tests. The post Thompson beats Central-Phenix City but drops two tough tests to exit state tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
“The danger is real and present”: Law enforcement, doctors warn about teen Delta-8 use
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A product that can make users high is placed prominently on gas station shelves, not far from chewing gum or hand sanitizer. There’s no reason to hide Delta-8 THC products - they’re legal, and in high demand. “There is a sense that if this...
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Shelby County Thursday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:07 p.m. valid until 6:30 p.m. for Shelby County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch). "At 6:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Lay...
Alabaster honors graduating students of city personnel
In what has become a new tradition, the Alabaster City Council honored the graduating students of city personnel during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 13. The post Alabaster honors graduating students of city personnel appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham High School seniors forge varied paths forward at Awards Day celebration
From enrolling in various universities, to embarking on career endeavors or bravely stepping into the armed forces, Pelham High School honored its graduating seniors and their diverse paths toward the futures during their annual Senior Awards Day on Wednesday, May 1. The post Pelham High School seniors forge varied paths forward at Awards Day celebration appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera discusses new special event vendor sales tax ordinance
The Calera City Council discussed many upcoming changes at the recent regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, May 6, including a new tax program for special event vendors and whether to pass an ordinance to keep the mayor as a voting member of the council. The post Calera discusses new special event vendor sales tax ordinance appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Overnight Alabama storms shake houses, down trees, power lines, leave schools in dark
Overnight thunderstorms on Thursday night into Friday morning again shook houses, downed trees and power lines and forced Oak Mountain Elementary School to switch to remote learning, and Butler County schools to cancel classes, because of power outages. It was the latest in a series of storms that brought tornadoes...
Montevallo invests to expand surveillance cameras to Main Street
The city of Montevallo voted to invest in an expansion of the city’s surveillance cameras during a regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, May 13. The post Montevallo invests to expand surveillance cameras to Main Street appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham City Schools receives statewide recognition for innovative programs
Achievements and programs within Pelham City Schools were again emphasized and recognized during an awards luncheon hosted by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on May 6 that saw both Pelham High School and Pelham Oaks Elementary School honored. The post Pelham City Schools receives statewide recognition for innovative programs appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
First Friday returns with charity cornhole tournament
With toasts to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, residents of Calera flocked to the Calera Courtyard on Friday, May 3 for Main Street Calera’s annual charity cornhole tournament. This May installment of First Friday provided an evening of fun while supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The post First Friday returns with charity cornhole tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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