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Sylacauga man killed in wreck near Vandiver in Shelby Co.
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Sylacauga man was killed in a wreck in Shelby County on Thursday, April 25. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says a motorcycle and van were involved in the incident, which ALEA says happened around 2:11 p.m. Authorities say 30-year-old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally...
Sylacauga man killed in motorcycle crash on Shelby County highway
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Sylacauga man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Shelby County Thursday afternoon. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 30-year-old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson FXST motorcycle he was riding struck a cargo van. The crash happened...
Motorcyclist dead after multi-car wreck in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed a Sylacauga motorcyclist. The agency says Tyler Herrod, 30, died after the motorcycle he was operating struck a van driven by John Jackson, 53, of Pell City. The crash occurred on Alabama Highway...
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...
Calera police chief disturbed by suicide numbers rising in Shelby County
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera’s police chief said he’s shocked and saddened by the growing mental health crisis in Shelby County. Chief David Hyche said the number of deaths by suicide increases each year. Chief Hyche posted on Facebook numbers he calls disturbing - 47 people died by...
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.
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.
Education Foundation shares $38K with teachers, raises more money through new promotion
One month after sharing more than $38,000 with local teachers across the Shelby County School system, the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation was back at it, raising even more money to pour into local schools. The post Education Foundation shares $38K with teachers, raises more money through new promotion appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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...
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.
Motorcyclist killed in afternoon collision with Chevrolet Express van in Shelby County
A motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a collision with a van in Shelby County. Alabama State Troopers identified the fatality victim as Tyler A. Harrod. He was 30 and lived in Sylacauga. The wreck happened at 2:11 p.m. on Alabama 25, less than one mile west of Vandiver. Senior...
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