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Hope Christian School holds graduation
With family and friends in the audience, students enrolled in the Hope Christian School donned caps and gowns for their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 17 at the Church of the Highlands Riverchase campus. The post Hope Christian School holds graduation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Bessemer City Schools celebrate Amazon’s biggest in kind donation to any school district in Alabama
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Visit any elementary school in the Bessemer City Schools district and you will find Amazon’s footprint to inspire the next generation of writers. The online retail giant donated $100,000 to put Think Big Writing Labs in each school. Bessemer City Schools hosted Amazon executives, state...
Inmate at Donaldson prison found dead over the weekend
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — An inmate at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer died over the weekend. James Clark Jr., 55, was found unresponsive in his cell at 6:42 a.m. Sunday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. By 6:55 a.m., Clark was pronounced dead. Clark, who was serving a life sentence for a […]
Taylor Hunnicutt is championing her home state with debut album ‘Alabama Sound’
What does Alabama sound like – musically? The state offers a diverse symphony of swampy rock, swaggering blues, murky country, and bone-rattling soul. It’s a sound singer-songwriter Taylor Hunnicutt recently reimagined on her debut album Alabama Sound, which is out now. She will also perform with her band...
Potential Helena development tabled after negative feedback
Wade Lowery, Vice President of Engineering for Engineering Design Group LLC requested that the Helena planning and zoning commission table the pre zoning request for a new subdivision. The proposed subdivision called The Haven at Cahaba is expected to feature 1,032 homes on only about 440 acres. Many on the...
Editorial: One last farewell
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What do you remember most about your senior year of high school? Was it watching the caps fall through the air as you celebrate the end of an era? Was it the thought that you’ll never have homework ever again? Was it saying goodbye to your favorite teacher who helped you more than you can put in words?
Sophomore QB Trent Seaborn shines for Thompson in spring game against Daphne
Trent Seaborn has started 17 games at quarterback for the Thompson Warriors and, as of last month, he has celebrated 16 birthdays. In Thursday night’s spring game against Daphne at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium, he looked every bit like a veteran performer and not at all like a sophomore-to-be.
Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day
Laughter and good times drowned out the rain at Montevallo Elementary School as students and teachers didn’t let the weather stop the students from enjoying the school’s annual field day festivities on Monday, May 13. The post Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Mercedes union vote ends Friday; ZT Automotive acquires Alabama car dealerships; Enterprise company lands $59M defense contract
A week-long vote on whether workers will unionize at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Vance ends this morning at 9:45. The final count is expected today but could take several hours. – AL.com. Texas-based ZT Automotive has acquired Forida-based Greenway Automotive group, which includes three dealerships in Florence...
Attention to detail: Wrappermike in Alabaster brings new life to vehicles
The professional vinyl service Wrappermike has made Alabaster its home since 2019 and is located at 1634 Kent Dairy Road suite 400 where Michael Catrett is joined by Matt Holtom and Logan Harwood on a mission to bring a fresh new look to the rides of their customers. The post Attention to detail: Wrappermike in Alabaster brings new life to vehicles appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
New surveillance cameras will be installed along Main Street in Montevallo
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) - You’ll soon notice new additions in Montevallo meant to keep you safe downtown. Seven surveillance cameras will be installed along Main Street covering the area from city hall to fire station one. City Clerk Steve Gilbert said their goal is to improve public safety. “It...
Oak Mountain’s Cothran, Pelham’s Howard finish in top four at heptathlon state championship
Some of the most versatile athletes in Shelby County put their skills to the test at the AHSAA Decathlon and Heptathlon State Championships at Hoover High School on May 15-16. The post Oak Mountain’s Cothran, Pelham’s Howard finish in top four at heptathlon state championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
City of Alabaster updating traffic lights to improve traffic flow
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabaster residents often see traffic backups at the intersection of Highway 31 and 119, especially in the evening. “You can definitely be late for work, late for a game. It can be a hassle for sure,” resident Alison Dabbs said. “When school gets out, a game is in session, then it […]
Collection box at Jefferson Co. post office broken into, contents stolen over the weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A collection box at a Jefferson County post office was broken into over the weekend, the United State Postal Service (USPS) confirmed. “The US Postal Inspection Service is aware of the break-in to the blue collection box at the Shannon Post Office over the weekend,” the USPS said in a statement to WBRC. “While the U.S. Mail remains one of the most secure means to transmit such items, unfortunately, these items are also attractive to thieves.”
Helena breaks ground on new city hall
The city of Helena broke ground on the new Helena City Hall on the morning of Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Featuring remarks from key supporters of the project as well as a ceremonial ground breaking, the morning marked the beginning of a new chapter for the city of Helena. The post Helena breaks ground on new city hall appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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