As a kid, Calera High School JV basketball coach Dantavius Washington never imagined that he would write a children’s book. The post Calera JV basketball coach writes children’s novel appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

On Saturday, April 20, the heat of previous days broke for a day of cool temperatures as guests from far and wide entered Montevallo to take part in the 17th annual Montevallo Arts Fest. The post Montevallo Arts Fest celebrates 17th year with success appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

With graduation taking place for seniors at Pelham High School next month, 12th grade students engaged in a celebratory tour that also took the majority of them down memory lane on Tuesday, April 23. The post Graduating students take part in Pelham’s annual Senior Walk appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

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.

Residents had the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park during lunchtime at the city of Alabaster’s annual Walk in the Park. The post Alabaster hosts 3rd annual Walk in the Park at Patriots Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

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.

The Spain Park Jaguars had just one more test to overcome before they could walk into the regular season with a perfect record, and they passed it with flying colors. The post Spain Park finishes perfect regular season with road win at Chelsea appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

Two weeks after controversy arose surrounding the Teacher Assistance Grant program, the Helena City Council reconvened on Monday, April 23 and addressed comments from the community at a regularly scheduled council meeting, ultimately deciding to reassess the current TAG grant guidelines. The post Helena vows to improve TAG grant process, residents voice concern at council meeting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

With a spot in the playoffs already wrapped up, the Chelsea Hornets finished out area play strong with a 9-1 victory over the Spain Park Jaguars on Monday, April 22 at Chelsea High School. The post Chelsea scores nine on Spain Park to win area finale appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

The Evangel Christian Lightning had their back against the wall facing elimination after an opening round loss to the Ezekiel Knights in the first round of the ACSC softball tournament, but they took the adversity in stride and claimed another championship. The post Evangel wins ACSC state title after rallying from tournament-opening loss appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

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.

The Pelham Beautification, Entertainment and Arts Team, BEAT, have announced plans to present another entry in its series of dinner theatre productions scheduled for Friday, May 10 at the Pelham Civic Complex.   The post The Pelham BEAT to organize dinner theatre production for week of Mother’s Day appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

The Chelsea Community Center is set to host its annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 27. The post Chelsea Community Center to host annual craft fair appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

On Thursday, April 18, the Pelham Fire Department held its annual promotional, badge pinning and awards ceremony that brought forth attention to the many lifesaving efforts currently on display within the department. The post Pelham Fire Department recognizes civilian Lifesaving Awards at annual ceremony appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

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.

Benefitting students in Shelby County, the 2024 Leadership Shelby County Golf Tournament teed off on Monday, April 15 at Timberline Golf Club. In addition to a silent auction, the golf tournament raised money for Leadership Shelby County’s youth programming. The post Leadership Shelby County hosts golf tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

The Pelham City Council made the decision to reappoint Bob O’Neil to Place 1 on the Pelham City Schools Board of Education during a city council meeting on Monday, April 15. The post Pelham reappoints Bob O’Neil to BOE, hears Parks and Recreation updates appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

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.

Scotty McCreery and Tenille Townes will headline this year’s edition of Alabaster CityFest which serves as the largest free music festival each year in Shelby County. The post Scotty McCreery, Tenille Townes to headline 2024 Alabaster CityFest appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

To start off their path towards a return to the Class 2A state championship game, the Vincent Yellow Jackets had to beat the team that they had to defeat to reach that stage last year: the Lindsay Lane Christian Lions. The post Vincent cruises to pair of run-rule wins over Lindsay Lane to sweep first-round series appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.