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Neighbors in Vance speak on roadway’s speeding problems
VANCE, Ala. (WIAT) – A community in Tuscaloosa County is banding together to fight speeding in their neighborhood. Over a dozen people from the Briar Ridge subdivision addressed the Vance town council Monday night to ask for changes in their neighborhood. “We just want you to stop. We want you to slow down,” said Josh […]
Large fire at manufacturing facility in Brent leaves behind severe damage
BRENT, Ala. — Multiple first responder agencies were called to assist in a large industrial facility fire in Brent this morning. The Brent Volunteer Fire Department reported on social media firefighters were called to a fire at Sims Bark Company off Highway 5 at 4:30 a.m. Saturday. The Brent...
‘Why is the South so afraid of unions?’ Alabama House debate stirs passion ahead of UAW push
Alabama lawmakers are poised to adopt a measure Democratic critics derided Tuesday as “anti-union” amid a rising current of unionization efforts at automobile manufacturers including a crucial vote next week at a Mercedes Benz plant in Vance. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey could soon sign SB231, after it received...
Alabama-raised author LaDarrion Williams talks ‘Blood at the Root,’ first book in new YA series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU?” That was a question LaDarrion Williams posed to his followers on social media several years ago. This led the Helena native to write “Blood at the Root,” his first novel in what is planned to be a trilogy. Leading up to the book […]
Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 168 into law, expands ability of local CDAs
Pelham city officials were present alongside State Sen. April Weaver and State Rep. Kenneth Paschal on Tuesday, April 30, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 168, an action that has restructured the guiding laws affecting commercial development authorities in Alabama. The post Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 168 into law, expands ability of local CDAs appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Area boys soccer stars honored on All-Metro team
With another successful boys soccer season winding down, the city’s best players received well-deserved recognition with the release of the 2024 All-Metro team on Wednesday, May 8. The post Area boys soccer stars honored on All-Metro team appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
What Mercedes workers are looking for as a union vote approaches
VANCE — Brett Garrard wishes that he had more work-life balance. His wife has Stage 4 cancer and undergoes chemotherapy every three weeks. He wants to go to his step-kids’ sports games. But his work schedule keeps changing. He can’t get a solid sleep schedule. “When we had a three shift model I worked what […] The post What Mercedes workers are looking for as a union vote approaches appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The Marketplace by Hatching Hope returns to Alabaster, continues humanitarian efforts
A familiar nonprofit that got its start in the city has returned to Alabaster and continues its mission of providing a location to thrift for items while also supporting disaster relief efforts. The post The Marketplace by Hatching Hope returns to Alabaster, continues humanitarian efforts appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Arts, musical education highlighted during latest Pelham BOE meeting
Pelham’s Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 30 provided attendants with a number of presentations that highlighted recent successes and long-term developmental accomplishments within Pelham City Schools as part of its Panther Pride and 10-year retrospective segments. The post Arts, musical education highlighted during latest Pelham BOE meeting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Amwaste taking steps to address garbage pickup problems
Amwaste officials on Wednesday reported they continue to take steps to remedy problems with garbage pickup in the Birmingham area. Multiple cities, especially Hoover, have reported increased problems since Amwaste made changes in its route schedules on March 25 in an effort to improve efficiency. Hoover City Administrator Ken Grimes said city officials they knew there would be some initial hiccups in service as workers and residents adjusted to changes in routes and schedules, but it has been more than six weeks, and the widespread problems being reported should not still be happening.
Helena’s Josh Williams earns Shelby County Player of the Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ask many people around the county coming into the season, and they knew about Helena senior guard Josh Williams’ talent and skill. After all, Williams was fresh off finishing in the top three in the county in scoring, earning a spot on the All-County First Team and impressing in the North-South All-Star Game during the summer.
The Linda Nolen learning center’s facility dog meets students during first day
PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Linda Nolen learning facility dog began its first day on the job Monday. Guava was hired to interact with and assist students with disabilities. Students, teachers, faculty and staff say they just can’t get enough of her. School leaders told WBRC, they have been...
29-year-old inmate found dead in cell at William Donaldson Correctional Facility
A 29-year-old inmate at William Donaldson Correctional Facility died Thursday at the western Jefferson County prison. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the inmate as Demetrise Rashaun Maye. Maye was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in the 2016 slaying of 23-year-old Tractviner Howell in Sumter County.
Atlanta Falcons bringing girls’ flag football to 20 high schools across Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Atlanta Falcons are bringing girls’ flag football teams to several high schools across Alabama, including three in the greater Birmingham area. Through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Falcons will provide grants to 20 high schools in the state to start girls’ flag football teams. Specifically, in central Alabama, […]
Thompson avenges opening loss to Huntsville, reaches state tournament
The Thompson Warriors looked to be on their way to the state tournament after taking a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth in their first matchup of the Class 7A East Regional on Monday, May 6 at Sand Mountain Park. The post Thompson avenges opening loss to Huntsville, reaches state tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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