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1 dead, 1 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Irondale
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities responded to the scene of a crash involving multiple vehicles Monday night. First responders on the scene reported at least one person died and another was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Calls to Birmingham Police Department and local fire department were not returned by this article’s publication for […]
USPS holds job fair to fill rural carrier positions
Pell City, AL (WBMA) — The United States Postal Service post office in Pell City is hosting a job fair to fill empty positions. Two particular jobs seeing a high need right now are rural carrier assistants and associates. These carriers are responsible for delivering and collecting mail in rural areas across the state.
‘It’s more than just a dress’: High school senior designs prom dress inspired by ‘The Princess and the Frog’
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A high school senior in Alabama personally designed her prom dress inspired by one of her favorite Disney princesses. Layla Hildreth, a Shades Valley High School student, has always been creative. However, this year, she made her fairytale dreams come true by embodying Princess Tiana this year for prom.
Hoover council rezones 24 acres in Inverness for apartments, commercial use
The Stoa Group plans to develop 289 apartments in a development to be called The Heights at Inverness, as well as 18,000 square feet of retail space and 15,000 square feet of restaurant space next to the Inverness Center North office buildings in Hoover, Alabama. The 24-adre area is shown in red next to the city of Hoover's disc golf course.
Sylacauga High School announces Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians for Class of 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Sylacauga High School has announced its top academic achievers for the Class of 2024 with Natalie Robinson securing the title of Valedictorian and Elizabeth Atkinson along with Camilla Friday being honored as Co-Salutatorians. Natalie Robinson, daughter of Michael and Angela Robinson, has not only excelled academically...
Hoover council gives $101,000 in tax breaks for company relocation, expansion
The Hoover City Council on Monday approved about $101,000 worth of tax abatements for Occupational Health Dynamics, a company that makes medical and occupational safety equipment. OHD plans to spend about $2.3 million to relocate from its current corporate headquarters at 2687 John Hawkins Parkway (across from Hoover Toyota) to...
City of Hoover passes resolution to withhold portion of AMWASTE bill after expending resources to fix issues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Trash pickup in Hoover was one of the topics taking center stage Monday night at the city council meeting. The city continues to have issues with the service and is hitting trash pickup company Amwaste’s pockets in the process. According to city leaders, for the March 25 - April 26 billing cycle, the company had 3,102 reported missed pickups. The actual number could be higher.
Double first base to be used in SEC Baseball Tournament on 'experimental basis'
HOOVER, Ala. — Get ready, baseball fans; an "experimental" rule change could shake up the SEC Tournament. On Monday, officials with the Southeastern Conference revealed that they would be implementing the use of a double first base on an "experimental basis" during this week's SEC Tournament in Hoover. The...
East Alabama rural training hub moving forward with redevelopment plans
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - With new partnerships coming on board, EARTH Foundation President Margaret Morton says the future is looking bright for Avondale Mills. The East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub is moving forward with their redevelopment initiative to transform the former Eva Jane building. Plans continue to re-purpose...
Indian Springs School says goodbye to 68 students during graduation
During a bright, windy and beautiful morning on McLean Lawn, the Indian Springs School class of 2024 accepted their diplomas and looked to the future during the school's 70th graduation exercises. The post Indian Springs School says goodbye to 68 students during graduation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Coosa Valley Academy honors the class of 2024
Seniors excitedly dunked their caps through a basketball goal while others tossed theirs in the air at the conclusion of heartwarming commencement ceremony for the Coosa Valley Academy class of 2024. The post Coosa Valley Academy honors the class of 2024 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Officials cut ribbon at Oak Mountain State Park Campground after extensive renovation
Under the shade of Oak Mountain State Park’s new campground activity pavilion, a congregation of government officials, civic leaders and state parks personnel convened for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on the morning of Saturday, May 18. The post Officials cut ribbon at Oak Mountain State Park Campground after extensive renovation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Provincial Pub Fundraising Night raises more than $1,200
A little rain did not stop community patrons from coming out to support Provincial Pub's Fundraising Night, whose proceeds benefited the Clint Mooney Scholarship Foundation, Bikes 4 Kids and local Bailey Lewis, who is battling cancer. The post Provincial Pub Fundraising Night raises more than $1,200 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Hoover's council votes to cut payment to waste company over missed garbage pickups
HOOVER, Ala. — The Hoover City Council took action Monday night regarding issues over garbage collection in the city. City councilors voted May 20 to subtract more than $171,000 from the amount the city owes Amwaste for garbage service. The city reported 2,138 missed garbage pickups between March 25...
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