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Shelby Co. couple suing school leaders after they say repeated bullying led to son’s suicide
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County couple is suing the Shelby County Board of Education and Chelsea school leaders saying the school system failed to protect their son from repeated bullying, which they say ultimately led to his suicide. Jackson McQueen was a 15-year-old student at Chelsea High...
Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby School hosted a Careers on Wheels Day on April 18 for its elementary students to interact with professionals in lines of work that deal with vehicles in some capacity. Professionals from Alabama Power, Army National Guard, Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ellison’s Farm, Spire, Thorsby Fire Department and Thorsby […] The post Thorsby hosts professionals for Careers on Wheels Day appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Family speaks out after arrest for theft at Alabaster nursing home
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - The family of a woman who prosecutors say is a victim of theft from an employee at her Alabaster nursing home recently spoke about the incident. 75-year-old Elizabeth Gilliland was being cared for at the Healthcare Center at Buck Creek. As WBRC previously reported, 63-year-old Louise...
Fathers, daughters spend quality time together during THS Daddy Daughter Dance
Fathers of students in Alabaster City Schools had an opportunity to spend quality time with their daughters during Thompson High School’s Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, April 12 at Warrior Arena. The post Fathers, daughters spend quality time together during THS Daddy Daughter Dance appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Carrying on his legacy: Buddy’s Bar-B-Que reopens in Alabaster
After closing late last year due to the death of its founder, Kenneth “Buddy” Hyde, Buddy’s Bar-B-Que is open once again and continues to serve the local community as Kenneth’s children carry on his legacy. The post Carrying on his legacy: Buddy’s Bar-B-Que reopens in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
We’re inviting readers to share their stories through new PhotoNews feature
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – SylacaugaNews.com is calling on the community to capture the essence of the Coosa Valley through your own lenses by using its newest feature, PhotoNews. From thrilling sports moments to captivating weather scenes, we’re urging you to submit your snapshots to be featured on our website.
City of Clanton working to reroute water lines after water outages
CLANTON, Ala. (WBMA) — Around 50 homes in the Cotton Mill and Maplewood communities near Clanton were without water over the weekend. Water was restored Monday morning. Later Monday evening, the city said the water outage returned, but was restored shortly after. Clanton mayor Jeff Mims said because of...
Former American Idol winner to headline 2024 Alabaster City Fest
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster CityFest announced the lineup for their annual free music festival on the campus of Thompson High School taking place in June, which will be headlined by a former American Idol winner. Scotty McCreery, the winner of the tenth season of American Idol and recent Grand...
Alabaster City Schools set to host ESL parent night
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - In an effort to reach more parents, Alabaster City Schools is hosting a series of parent nights. Wednesday night, April 24, they are hosting a resources and information event for English as a second language parents. Alabaster superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers said since COVID, they have...
Shelby County Chamber awards Student, Educator of the Year
Educators and students from across the county gathered in the Grande Hall of the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana for the 2023-2024 Student and Educator of the Year Awards on Wednesday, April 17. The post Shelby County Chamber awards Student, Educator of the Year appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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