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Chelsea to expand intersection, aims to ease Highway 280 traffic jams
The city of Chelsea is consistently ranked as one of Alabama's fastest growing cities, and along with fast growth comes growing pains. Traffic is sometimes a pain to residents and those just passing through. The city, county and state are partnering together to alleviate some of the traffic in a...
New shopping and restaurants coming to Alabaster
A new development is coming to the Shelby County. Last night, the Alabaster City Council announced some of the retailers residents and visitors can expect at the The Shoppes at District 31, and the larger District 31 shopping center. The retailers will front U.S. 31, off of exit 238. Visitors...
American Village continues to present summer film series
Currently ongoing, the American Village Summer Film Series continues to exhibit films that highlight elements of American history while also offering the chance to take part in an energetic chance for community fellowship. The post American Village continues to present summer film series appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
David Lindsay Chapter of DAR hold grave marking ceremony
On Saturday, May 18, members of the David Lindsay Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a grave marking ceremony for Rebecca Lindsay Fulton at Elliotsville Cemetery. The post David Lindsay Chapter of DAR hold grave marking ceremony appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster community shows gratitude to APD with annual dinner celebration
Officers of the Alabaster Police Department strolled down a blue carpet into Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken as friends, residents and elected officials cheered them on and expressed their gratitude during this year’s Alabaster Police Appreciation Dinner. The post Alabaster community shows gratitude to APD with annual dinner celebration appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Fed Up Shipping in Sylacauga celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Fed Up Shipping celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday morning, June 12. The new shipping center is located at 10 W 1st St., adjacent to Marble City Nutrition and Mercantile on Broadway in downtown Sylacauga.
Oak Grove Town Council tables key decisions and approves new additions in June meeting
OAK GROVE, Ala. – The Oak Grove Town Council opened their June meeting with a trio of unfinished business items. Ordinance 131, concerning parking restrictions, was read into the meeting record, discussed, and tabled to the July meeting. Consideration of an increase in the fees related to planning and...
Jemison leaders, residents looking forward to high speed internet project in Chilton County
JEMISON, Ala. (WBRC) - A big internet project is underway in Chilton County that hopes to connect thousands of people thanks to state funding allowing Central Alabama Electric Cooperative and Central Access to extend their service to customers through fiber projects. When we stopped by NAPA Auto Parts in Jemison...
Alabaster Teen Council graduates receive scholarships from Central State Bank
Central State Bank presented scholarships to three previous members of the Alabaster Teen Council during an Alabaster City Council meeting on Monday, June 10. The post Alabaster Teen Council graduates receive scholarships from Central State Bank appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Gov. Ivey honors Kids First for 25 years of service
After 25 years of service to the Alabaster and Clanton communities, the local nonprofit Kids First is retiring. The post Gov. Ivey honors Kids First for 25 years of service appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster BOE purchases materials to enhance math curriculum
The Alabaster City Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of materials to further enhance its math curriculum during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 10. The post Alabaster BOE purchases materials to enhance math curriculum appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Work to begin soon on widening of County Road 47 in Chelsea
For those traveling in Chelsea, a project will soon begin to widen and restripe County Road 47. The county received five bids and accepted the lowest from Massey Asphalt Paving for $561,095. “The extra lane on 47 south will shorten the cycle for the left off 280,” said county engineer...
[WATCH] Bull Gap Journal with Chief Nate Osgood
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Watch the latest entry into the Bull Gap Journal featuring host Robert Holmes and Nate Osgood, Chief of the Sylacauga Fire Department, as the pair talk about all things pertaining to Life, Leadership, and Common Sense. Robert “Bob” Holmes is a Sylacauga native, a military veteran,...
Community connections highlighted at June’s Greater Coosa Valley Chamber Coffee event
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Every second Tuesday of the month means it’s time for the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber Coffee, and that’s always an outstanding opportunity to connect with so many aspects of the community. Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) hosted the Tuesday, June 11 Chamber Coffee at...
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