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Mayor Waters declares May 20 as Tom Seale Day in Pelham
The Pelham City Council was provided a front row seat to a surprise proclamation that honored City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Seale at a regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, May 20. The post Mayor Waters declares May 20 as Tom Seale Day in Pelham appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Column: Thompson class president sparks thoughts of perseverance
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sitting inside Bartow Arena on Tuesday, May 21, tears started to fill my eyes. I tried the old blink fast enough to stop them trick, but the words of Abigail Bess resonated too truthfully for me to have any control. Addressing the Thompson High...
Pelham signing day ceremony celebrates nine new college athletes
It was a day worth celebrating at Pelham High School on Tuesday, May 21 as nine different student-athletes took the next step of their journey and signed their National Letters of Intent to play college athletics. The post Pelham signing day ceremony celebrates nine new college athletes appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
The Arc of Shelby County’s 2024 golf tournament ‘a huge success’
The Arc of Shelby County is celebrating the success of its annual golf tournament, which raised between $25,000 and $30,000 this year for the nonprofit’s programs and services. The post The Arc of Shelby County’s 2024 golf tournament ‘a huge success’ appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama peach season starts perfectly ripe ahead of summer
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) – With summer heat comes peach season and the crops in Chilton County are off to a good start. Buckets of peaches are already lining the shelves at Durbin Farms Market and they say it’s a welcome change from last summer. “This has the potential to be one of the best peach […]
Elmore signs with Enterprise State for soccer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School graduate Gentry Elmore will be continuing his soccer career at the collegiate level after signing to play for Enterprise State Community College on May 15. Elmore will be amongst the very first players in the ESCC program to put on the jersey for the Boll […] The post Elmore signs with Enterprise State for soccer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Pelham, Calera officers participate in Special Olympics torch run
Led by a trail of law enforcement vehicles, officers from the Pelham and Calera Police Departments ran in this year’s Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. The post Pelham, Calera officers participate in Special Olympics torch run appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Memorial Day ceremony honors those laid to rest at Alabama National Cemetery
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — Many paid tribute to fallen soldiers and veterans during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Alabama National Cemetery. Monday’s ceremony included a flyover, rifle salute and wreath laying by family members of those killed in the line of duty. Attendees honored those who gave their lives for freedom. There are over […]
Overturned 18-wheeler on U.S. 280 sends driver to hospital via helicopter
An 18-wheeler overturned on U.S. 280 in north Shelby County, sending at least one person to the hospital via helicopter and shutting down traffic in that area. The crash happened midday Wednesday near the Meadow Brook and Brook Highland areas near Doug Baker Boulevard. According to Shelby County sheriff’s officials,...
Alabama National Cemetery honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
MONTEVALLO Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Commemoration ceremony Monday. In attendance were Gold Star Families honoring their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. George and Mary Winslow’s son, Ryan, died while serving in the Marine Corps. They said Ryan was always patriotic,...
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