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Cornerstone’s Noah Gassner signs to Huntingdon for basketball
Cornerstone Christian School has gotten another accolade under its belt with a college commitment from one of its star players. The post Cornerstone’s Noah Gassner signs to Huntingdon for basketball appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Investigators gathering information in Chilton County shooting
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County 911 received a call at approximately 6:15 a.m. on May 7 regarding a gunshot wound. On the call, it was determined an 80-year-old male was en route to Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm. The man stated on the call that […] The post Investigators gathering information in Chilton County shooting appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Strong storms cause flooding and damage in parts of central Alabama
Damage, flooding, downed trees and power lines were reported in parts of central Alabama as strong storms moved through Thursday evening. A downed tree and power line was reported on Dorado East at Skyland Blvd in Tuscaloosa. Data Drive at Highway 31 in Hoover was closed due to flooding. A...
Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC
From Jefferson State Community College Eighty-eight high school students at LeCroy Career Technical Center in Clanton have learned valuable workforce skills this spring through Jefferson State’s Skills for Success programs. Since Feb. 22, nine Skid Steer training classes have been completed at the center, with 65 total completers. Also, a Fiber Optics class recently finished with 23 additional students. The […] The post Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project
Three local students throughout Shelby County were recently awarded NAACP scholarships that seek to empower future leaders in the local community thanks to a partnership between the Montevallo Legacy Project and the Shelby County chapter of the NAACP. The post Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement
Students proudly strode across Flowerhill lawn in honor of a momentous milestone in their lives as they accepted their degrees during the University of Montevallo’s Spring Commencement ceremony. The post UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
The Weather Authority: Storms winding down, few possible overnight
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Lamar, Fayette, Walker Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Clay, Tallapoosa, Coosa, Chilton, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene, Hale, Sumter, Marengo, & Perry counties in central AL until 11pm. With this latest batch of storms to move through the atmosphere is now thoroughly worked over and...
Randolph and North Sand Mountain Claim Blue Maps at State Golf Tournament
Homewood High School freshman Jack Lowery and UMS-Wright senior Frances Brown survived the weather-shortened 2024 AHSAA State Golf Championships Tuesday at the Robert Trent Jones Trail Golf Course at Florence finishing the two-day, 27-hole competition as the overall boys’ and girls’ leaders. Brown helped UMS-Wright win the Class...
Randolph Raiders lead 5A State Golf Championships Day One
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Randolph Raiders have direct aim at the 5A State Boys Golf Championship. The Raiders may have Mother Nature to potentially thank on Day two. Randolph, coached by Mike Morris carded a team 323 (+35) to take a two stroke lead into Day Two of play at the Robert Trent Jones Shoals Course.
Update: Tornado watch for Central Alabama until early Thursday evening
On Thursday at 11:19 a.m. an updated tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4 p.m. for Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. Tornado watches and warnings: Your safety guide.
First Friday returns with charity cornhole tournament
With toasts to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, residents of Calera flocked to the Calera Courtyard on Friday, May 3 for Main Street Calera’s annual charity cornhole tournament. This May installment of First Friday provided an evening of fun while supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The post First Friday returns with charity cornhole tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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