LATEST NEWS
Sylacauga Board of Education implements administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Board of Education has greenlit a series of administrative changes aimed at enhancing support for educators and students, effective July 1 as the new 2024-25 school year begins. During an April board meeting, job descriptions were ratified for two new positions: a secondary program...
AOTW: Turner piles up 19 Ks in win
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Makinley Turner is this week’s athlete of the week after her performances during the week of April 19-25. Turner rounded into great form for the Rebels across their final two games of the regular season, starting on April 22 against Prattville Christian Academy. Thorsby lost the […] The post AOTW: Turner piles up 19 Ks in win appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Youth Leadership Shelby County sees 32 students graduate
Students enrolled in this year’s Youth Leadership Shelby County class gathered together for a night of recognition as they graduated from the educational and developmental program on Tuesday, April 23. The post Youth Leadership Shelby County sees 32 students graduate appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster inducts the 2024-2025 Teen Council
With their right hand held held aloft, a group of teens hoping to learn more about the city in which they live were sworn in as members of the 2024-2025 Alabaster Teen Council. The post Alabaster inducts the 2024-2025 Teen Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Saturday baseball roundup: Tallassee, Valley, Oak Grove among Game 3 winners
Valley scored three runs each in the second and third innings and eliminated No. 3-ranked St. Paul’s 8-3 on Saturday in Game 3 of their Class 5A second-rounds series. Bryson Monteith drove in two runs for the Rams (24-5). C.J. Chambley was 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. Jackson Sanders, Seth Hammock and Braylon Carter each had two hits.
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...
Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena
While one game stood between the Thompson Warriors and the start of their postseason journey, they didn’t overlook their regular season finale against the Helena Huskies with such an important night planned. The post Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera shuts out Hillcrest in first round of playoffs
Determined to get back to the Final Four for a second straight season, the Calera Eagles got a start on their road to Huntsville with a victory in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. The post Calera shuts out Hillcrest in first round of playoffs appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thursday Baseball Roundup: Mobile Christian sweeps Shelby County, Fayette County stuns Piedmont
No. 9-ranked Mobile Christian swept past No. 5 Shelby County on Thursday in a battle of top 10 teams in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. The Leopards won the opener 13-2 in five innings and the nightcap 9-2. In the opener, Mobile Christian scored seven runs in...
Column: Remembering Gage Roper, the fighter
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor It is not every day that something affects me longer than a few minutes. I have always been one to shake things quickly and not let them dictate my mood for the rest of the day or week. However, this week has not been one of those cases. When […] The post Column: Remembering Gage Roper, the fighter appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer
Children hoping to take part in the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department’s youth football and cheerleading programs don’t have to wait much longer as registration begins on Monday, April 29. The post Registration to begin soon for Alabaster youth football, cheer appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state
According to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools ranking, Shelby County is home to four of the Top 25 public high schools in the state of Alabama, with seven in the Top 70. The post Four local high schools ranked Top 25 in the state appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.