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Rural workforce, economic development hub progressing at Avondale Mills site in Sylacauga
The East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub at the former Avondale Mills property in Sylacauga was announced nearly three years ago. The president of the EARTH Foundation board expected renovations on the former weaving plant to start in September. The goal of the project is to have a multi-purpose...
Jodi Shaw appointed as Principal of Pinecrest Elementary School
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Jodi Shaw has been appointed principal of Pinecrest Elementary School, succeeding Monte Barron, as announced during the monthly meeting of the Sylacauga Board of Education. Effective July 1, Shaw will assume her new role, while Barron will transition to Nichols-Lawson Middle School as principal. Shaw’s extensive...
These are Alabama’s youngest and oldest counties by median age
The Alabama counties with the youngest median age are home to some of the state’s largest colleges. With a median age of 30.8, Pike County , home of Troy University, is the youngest county in Alabama. And that’s about 19 years younger than Coosa County, the oldest in Alabama by median age.
Missing person near Pelham
The Hoover Police Department is helping the Springfield (MO) Police Department look for a missing person. Demarion Stewart was last seen on May 7, 2024 walking south on Highway 31 into Pelham. He was wearing an orange shirt, black shorts, and white shoes. If you have any information that can...
Leeds' Creek Bank Festival celebrates 29th year
LEEDS, Ala. — Despite being postponed for a week, lots of folks showed up to enjoy the Creek Bank Festival in Leeds Saturday. The event celebrated its 29th year on May 25 at Leeds Memorial Park and featured many live musical attractions, including an Elvis impersonator. There was also...
Cross-county police chase ends with arrests, felony charges Wednesday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people are in custody after leading law enforcement from Pelham to Birmingham Wednesday morning. Officials with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the chase of a stolen Jeep Liberty began in Pelham and deputies joined the pursuit at Interstate 65 and Valleydale Road. At that point, Pelham police officers ended their pursuit as deputies were led into the City of Birmingham.
Sylacauga’s Kate Gaspar signs tennis scholarship with Central Alabama Community College
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Senior Lady Aggie tennis standout Kate Gaspar solidified her collegiate future by signing a scholarship to join Central Alabama Community College’s (CACC) tennis program. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday afternoon, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the SHS’s media center. Gaspar’s commitment...
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,...
[WATCH] First Responder of the Month (May 2024) – Micah Northcutt
May’s First Responder of the Month is Sergeant Micah Northcutt with the Childersburg Police Department. The First Responder of the Month is presented by Radney-Smith Funeral Home and supported in part by Harvey’s on Noble. Each First Responder of the Month receives a $50 Harvey’s on Noble gift...
Thorsby secures CAWACO RC&D grant for Richard Wood Park
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The CAWACO Resource Conservation & Development Council met with dignitaries at the 2024 Strawberry Festival in Thorsby to present a check for a $10,000 grant that will go towards funding improvements to city’s Richard Wood Park. CAWACO RC&D representatives met with 42nd District Representative Van Smith and Thorsby Mayor […] The post Thorsby secures CAWACO RC&D grant for Richard Wood Park appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
2 jailed after packages with knife, pepper spray, cell phones found inside Holman prison fence
Two men were taken into custody outside an Alabama prison after authorities found 13 contraband packages inside a perimeter fence. The Alabama Department of Corrections on Tuesday announced the arrests of Matthew Cameron Jones, 38, of Childersburg, and Richard Facison, 19, of Mobile. Prison tracking dogs located the two suspects...
Pelham High School bids farewell to graduates during 2024 commencement
Graduating students from Pelham High School coalesced at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Thursday, May 23, surrounded by their friends and loved ones, to celebrate the end of their educational journey at Pelham City Schools. The post Pelham High School bids farewell to graduates during 2024 commencement appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Vincent’s Class of 2024 celebrates journey, looks to future at graduation
Friends and family lined every inch of the stands at Vincent Middle High School’s football stadium on Tuesday, May 21 to celebrate the graduation of Vincent’s Class of 2024 and the accomplishments of the students they had connections to. The post Vincent’s Class of 2024 celebrates journey, looks to future at graduation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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