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Pelham High School seniors forge varied paths forward at Awards Day celebration
From enrolling in various universities, to embarking on career endeavors or bravely stepping into the armed forces, Pelham High School honored its graduating seniors and their diverse paths toward the futures during their annual Senior Awards Day on Wednesday, May 1. The post Pelham High School seniors forge varied paths forward at Awards Day celebration appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena new city hall groundbreaking ceremony
HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - Monday, state and city leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony in Helena for the new city hall. Helena Mayor Brian Puckett says construction on the new city hall will start next month. “This is an exciting time for the city,” Mayor Puckett says. “This is an...
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 parole hearings on May 1, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Jerry Lee Washington Jr. was denied parole by the board and received no reset date. Washington had no one speak in favor or against parole being granted […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
“The danger is real and present”: Law enforcement, doctors warn about teen Delta-8 use
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A product that can make users high is placed prominently on gas station shelves, not far from chewing gum or hand sanitizer. There’s no reason to hide Delta-8 THC products - they’re legal, and in high demand. “There is a sense that if this...
City officials talk on renovations to Hoover Met ahead of SEC tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) – There’s one week until the SEC baseball tournament gets underway in Hoover. The city has wrapped up the second phase of the three-phase renovation projects at the stadium just in time. “I can’t wait for people to come up and just see the changes that have taken place on the outside […]
Six students get ride to school in Hoover police Bearcat armored rescue vehicle
Six students from Hoover City Schools get a ride to school in the Hoover Police Department's Bearcat armored rescue vehicle on Monday, May 13, 2024, after their parents won the ride with an $800 donation at an auction put on by the Hoover City Schools Foundation on April 19, 2024. Students who made the ride were, from left, 16-year-old Carter Carpenter from Hoover High, 14-year-old Caleb Carpenter from Bumpus Middle, 12-year-old Eliza Carpenter from Bumpus Middle, 18-year-old Ashlyn Bottom from Hoover High, 11-year-old Alexander Bottom from Trace Crossings Elementary and 14-year-old Katelyn Bottom from Bumpus Middle.
Strong storms cause flooding and damage in parts of central Alabama
Damage, flooding, downed trees and power lines were reported in parts of central Alabama as strong storms moved through Thursday evening. A downed tree and power line was reported on Dorado East at Skyland Blvd in Tuscaloosa. Data Drive at Highway 31 in Hoover was closed due to flooding. A...
Pelham City Schools receives statewide recognition for innovative programs
Achievements and programs within Pelham City Schools were again emphasized and recognized during an awards luncheon hosted by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on May 6 that saw both Pelham High School and Pelham Oaks Elementary School honored. The post Pelham City Schools receives statewide recognition for innovative programs appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Shelby County Thursday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:07 p.m. valid until 6:30 p.m. for Shelby County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch). "At 6:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Lay...
Overnight Alabama storms shake houses, down trees, power lines, leave schools in dark
Overnight thunderstorms on Thursday night into Friday morning again shook houses, downed trees and power lines and forced Oak Mountain Elementary School to switch to remote learning, and Butler County schools to cancel classes, because of power outages. It was the latest in a series of storms that brought tornadoes...
Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project
Three local students throughout Shelby County were recently awarded NAACP scholarships that seek to empower future leaders in the local community thanks to a partnership between the Montevallo Legacy Project and the Shelby County chapter of the NAACP. The post Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Montevallo invests to expand surveillance cameras to Main Street
The city of Montevallo voted to invest in an expansion of the city’s surveillance cameras during a regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, May 13. The post Montevallo invests to expand surveillance cameras to Main Street appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Lady Huskies to play for title
OXFORD-The Hewitt-Trussville softball team (36-6) put in a gutsy performance today. The Lady Huskies defeated Dothan 14-0, Thompson 4-2, and Hoover 5-4 to punch their ticket to Tuesday’s championship game. “Great day for Hewitt softball,” said head coach Taylor Burt. “Great team wins and all around effort! Looking to...
UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement
Students proudly strode across Flowerhill lawn in honor of a momentous milestone in their lives as they accepted their degrees during the University of Montevallo’s Spring Commencement ceremony. The post UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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