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DCH’s New Shuttle Service Is Creating Quite a Buzz
DCH Regional Medical Center has introduced a new shuttle service. designed to improve the experience for patients, visitors, and staff amid ongoing construction. The hospital's parking has been disrupted due to the construction of a new parking deck, making it challenging to find convenient spots. To address this, DCH is launched a fleet of shuttles that will transport individuals from distant parking lots to the hospital entrances. These shuttles, wrapped to look like ladybugs and bumblebees, have been nicknamed “shuttle bugs.”
Mercedes union vote ends Friday; ZT Automotive acquires Alabama car dealerships; Enterprise company lands $59M defense contract
A week-long vote on whether workers will unionize at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Vance ends this morning at 9:45. The final count is expected today but could take several hours. – AL.com. Texas-based ZT Automotive has acquired Forida-based Greenway Automotive group, which includes three dealerships in Florence...
Bessemer City Schools celebrate Amazon’s biggest in kind donation to any school district in Alabama
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Visit any elementary school in the Bessemer City Schools district and you will find Amazon’s footprint to inspire the next generation of writers. The online retail giant donated $100,000 to put Think Big Writing Labs in each school. Bessemer City Schools hosted Amazon executives, state...
Helena Hollow hosts inaugural Mother’s Day rodeo
With guests jam packed into the stands, residents of Helena donned their blue jeans and cowboy boots for two nights of family fun at Helena Hollow’s inaugural Mother’s Day Weekend Rodeo on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. The post Helena Hollow hosts inaugural Mother’s Day rodeo appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Taylor Hunnicutt is championing her home state with debut album ‘Alabama Sound’
What does Alabama sound like – musically? The state offers a diverse symphony of swampy rock, swaggering blues, murky country, and bone-rattling soul. It’s a sound singer-songwriter Taylor Hunnicutt recently reimagined on her debut album Alabama Sound, which is out now. She will also perform with her band...
Inmate at Donaldson prison found dead over the weekend
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — An inmate at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer died over the weekend. James Clark Jr., 55, was found unresponsive in his cell at 6:42 a.m. Sunday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. By 6:55 a.m., Clark was pronounced dead. Clark, who was serving a life sentence for a […]
Pedestrian struck, killed in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — A 37-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in Bessemer late Sunday night. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Franklin James Walker was walking in the roadway on the 1000 block of 19th Street North when he was struck by a vehicle. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene of the […]
Nick Saban asks pro-union group to stop running ad featuring his comments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Many people have probably seen the ads surrounding United Autoworkers’ efforts in Vance, but one has caught the eye of former UA head football coach Nick Saban who says they used his voice without permission. Saban released the following statement about this: “I recently learned...
Attention to detail: Wrappermike in Alabaster brings new life to vehicles
The professional vinyl service Wrappermike has made Alabaster its home since 2019 and is located at 1634 Kent Dairy Road suite 400 where Michael Catrett is joined by Matt Holtom and Logan Harwood on a mission to bring a fresh new look to the rides of their customers. The post Attention to detail: Wrappermike in Alabaster brings new life to vehicles appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Potential Helena development tabled after negative feedback
Wade Lowery, Vice President of Engineering for Engineering Design Group LLC requested that the Helena planning and zoning commission table the pre zoning request for a new subdivision. The proposed subdivision called The Haven at Cahaba is expected to feature 1,032 homes on only about 440 acres. Many on the...
Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day
Laughter and good times drowned out the rain at Montevallo Elementary School as students and teachers didn’t let the weather stop the students from enjoying the school’s annual field day festivities on Monday, May 13. The post Montevallo Elementary School concludes Multicultural Festival with field day appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Hope Christian School holds graduation
With family and friends in the audience, students enrolled in the Hope Christian School donned caps and gowns for their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 17 at the Church of the Highlands Riverchase campus. The post Hope Christian School holds graduation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Help sought with burial of 30-year-old man killed in Tuscaloosa County quadruple shooting
A GoFundMe has been started to help with the burial of a 30-year-old man killed in a Tuscaloosa quadruple shooting. Donavin Ryans was shot to death May 5 at a small party. A suspect has been charged with capital murder. Friends of Ryans’ mother – Eunice Prince – launched the...
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