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Alabama Power Cleared About 300 Yards of Trees on Fenn Church's Land, Then a Judge Refused to Keep Him 300 Feet From the Crews

A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.

Alabama · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Highway 52 flyover project takes next steps to ease congestion between Pelham, Helena

A long-awaited infrastructure project aimed at addressing railroad delays and traffic congestion in Shelby County is moving forward, with improvements planned along Highway 52 between Helena and Pelham. The project, led by the city of Pelham in partnership with Helena, Shelby County, CSX Railroad and the state of Alabama, will...

Helena, AL · 4d
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County Commission approves new traffic signal on Brook Highland Drive

COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Commission took one step closer to installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Brook Highland Parkway and Brook Highland Drive by awarding a bid for its installation. The Commission awarded the bid to Temple J Electric as the lowest responsive bidder at a...

Shelby County, AL · 1d
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AmFirst Credit Union Snaps Up Alabaster Land for Its 24th Branch

AmFirst Credit Union has acquired nearly 8 acres of land in Alabaster, where it plans to build the company's 24th branch overall and its very first location in the city. The site sits on AL-119 just north of the Thompson Road intersection, putting the Birmingham-based financial institution on track to become the fourth AmFirst branch in Shelby County.

Alabaster, AL · 3d
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Calera High School cheerleaders win state championship

CALERA— On Nov. 9, Calera High School varsity cheerleaders were crowned the state champions of the 2026 AHSAA 5A small varsity gameday division. The team celebrated bringing the title back to their hometown by wearing brand new gold medals around their necks. In light of the championship, Calera High...

Calera, AL · 2d

Indiana Daily Student

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Indiana women’s basketball looks to extend win streak against Samford

Indiana women’s basketball continues its nonconference schedule against Samford University on Friday. The Hoosiers look to extend their undefeated start and improve to 4-0 for the second straight season — the seventh time under 13th-year head coach Teri Moren. Indiana has dominated its opponents in its three wins...

Bloomington, IN · 21h

ABC 33/40 News

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Hoover, Thompson set for playoff rematch in storied rivalry

HOOVER, Ala — Hoover and Thompson are meeting in the next chapter of their storied rivalry, this time with a spot in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs on the line. Thompson won the teams’ regular-season matchup 31-14 on Oct. 2 at Hoover. You can watch ABC 33/40’s coverage of that game.

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Homewood City Council revises holiday pay policy for employees

The Homewood City Council on Monday night approved a holiday pay policy for employees. The measure addressed the city’s desire to not have unused holiday pay remaining on its ledger. “The compromise we came to with the city was that they [employees] accrue it [holiday time] all year,” Fire...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders in Bessemer said the city jail needs improvements as they weighed concerns about its shifting structure and mold inside the building Tuesday morning. “I’m pretty sure no one wants to go to jail, but you definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night out there,” said...

Bessemer, AL · 2d

Clanton Advertiser

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CCHS fires Hughes after one season, looking for fifth coach in five years

Chilton County High School informed head football coach Thomas Hughes on Nov. 1 that it was firing the first-year coach. CCHS fired Hughes after a 1-9 season, and the new head coach in 2027 will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last five seasons, once it finds someone to take the job.

Chilton County, AL · 3d

280living.com

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

Alabama · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Finding new roots: Alabaster Family Dental debuts new name, keeps level of care

ALABASTER — Sitting face-to-face with Dr. Taylor Duncan, a patient listens attentively as he provides advice for how best to proceed with their particular situation. This same scenario plays out across the day with numerous patients and Duncan gives the same serious consideration to each case because he knows compassionate, personal care is the best way to continue a legacy.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field

PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham with holiday shopping and a charitable mission

PELHAM – Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will have an opportunity to browse the work of artisans and merchants from across the Southeast Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham hosts its annual A Southern Christmas Bazaar at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The...

Pelham, AL · 1d

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Three Hwy 280 dogs have been captured

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Sylacauga Animal Services have been working together to humanely capture the free-roaming dogs in the area. Three dogs have been recently captured along Highway 280 in Sylacauga. GBHS announced on social media that since fully activating their traps at the...

Sylacauga, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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Oak Mountain State Park’s Appalachian Festival draws estimated 3,000 visitors for second year

PELHAM – Stories passed down through generations, traditional bluegrass music, handmade crafts and demonstrations of Appalachian skills brought an estimated 3,000 people to Oak Mountain State Park on Nov. 7 for the park’s second annual Appalachian Festival. The turnout marked an increase of approximately 500 visitors over last...

Pelham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Focused on the Future: April Weaver takes reins as first female Alabama Senate GOP Leader

Elected as the first female Alabama state Senate Republican caucus leader, April Weaver is eager to “hit the ground running” for the next four years. The title comes after she was selected by her Republican colleagues shortly after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. “I certainly appreciate the confidence...

Alabama · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Spain Park, Thompson stars make football North-South All-Star Classic

MONTGOMERY – Five locals from Shelby County schools have been tabbed by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association for the upcoming 2026 edition of the North-South All-Star Classic. Spain Park’s Jaylen Bates and Jonathan Roberto as well as Thompson’s CJ Cowley, Wes Gover and Conner Williams...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Dining in the shadow of Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, at the Bright Star

The Bright Star restaurant in the blue-collar town of Bessemer has been a dining destination of Alabama football fans for generations. Aside from the 119-year-old restaurant’s famous broiled snapper and Greek-style tenderloin the main attraction for Tide fans is the private booth where the legendary “Bear” Bryant dined when he visited the Bright Star on his frequent trips to Birmingham.

Bessemer, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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SAW’s BBQ brings award-winning flavor to Chelsea’s Valley Post

CHELSEA— In the Valley Post restaurant district in Chelsea, SAW’s BBQ has opened its brand new location. With the grand opening on Nov. 9, the new barbecue joint has brought new excitement to the area. “Opening another SAW’s is always special, but there’s something particularly exciting about putting...

Chelsea, AL · 2d