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Coosa Valley Academy honors the class of 2024
Seniors excitedly dunked their caps through a basketball goal while others tossed theirs in the air at the conclusion of heartwarming commencement ceremony for the Coosa Valley Academy class of 2024. The post Coosa Valley Academy honors the class of 2024 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Area stars named to girls soccer All-Metro teams
After another big season for girls soccer in Shelby County, some of the best players from around the county were honored with spots on the All-Metro teams. The post Area stars named to girls soccer All-Metro teams appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Daycare worker in Sylacauga arrested, accused of grabbing two children by their hair
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - A former daycare worker at Sylacauga First United Methodist Church is accused of grabbing two children by their hair and forcing one of them to the ground. Melinda Slaughter is charged with two misdemeanor counts of harassment. Sylacauga Police told WBRC that Slaughter was terminated from...
Truck crash on I-20 in Leeds closes westbound lanes, backs up traffic for miles
LEEDS, Ala. — A major crash closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Leeds for hours Friday morning. A utility truck's bed was sheared off in the crash, leaving the bed in the middle of the interstate. It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. past exit 140 which is...
Rush Propst hires Birmingham city councilor, state senator as legal team, requests stay of warrant execution
PELL CITY, Ala. — Video above: Previous coverage. Following the withdrawal of his former attorney, former Pell City football coach Rush Propst has picked a pair of high-profile public figures to represent him amidst his ongoing legal troubles. On Thursday, an emergency motion was filed by Birmingham City Councilor...
4-H students compete at Regional Roundup
By Beth Fair Special to The Lowndes Signal The 2024 4-H Regional Congress took place May 11 at the Shelby County Extension Office. A total of 73 students attended and competed in competitions in areas with 4-H’ers from nine counties: Lowndes, Elmore, Jefferson, Montgomery, Bibb, St. Clair , Autauga, Shelby and Chilton. During the 4-H […]
Doesn’t Shelby County have actual problems to address? | BRIAN LYMAN
If someone handed you sheets of Census data on Shelby County, it wouldn’t take long to see how fast it’s growing. The population jumped 14% between 2010 and 2020. That’s a number most governments would throw an Animal House-type celebration over. But in Shelby, it represented a fall from the 36% growth of the decade before.
[WATCH] The cream rises to the top with Blue Bell’s newest flavor, A&W Root Beer Float
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Blue Bell Creameries is introducing its newest addition to the flavor lineup with A&W Root Beer Float. In a sweet collaboration with A&W Root Beer, this latest creation, which hit stores on Thursday, May 16, will evoke memories of classic root beer floats enjoyed during the summer.
May 17’s Food Truck Friday postponed due to impending inclement weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Due to anticipated inclement weather, Sylacauga Parks and Recreation’s Food Truck Friday event scheduled for tomorrow, May 17, has been postponed. Organizers have announced that a new date will be communicated soon. The event, sponsored by Sylacauga Young Professionals, typically draws crowds to Central Park...
Rush Propst owes first wife $100,000+ in missed alimony payments, resigned from Pell City amid wage garnishment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Attorneys for former Pell City High School Head Football Coach Rush Propst are asking a Jefferson County Judge to delay issuing a warrant for his arrest over his failure to pay alimony for nearly five years, according to court records. Propst’s first wife, Tammy Propst, filed...
Birmingham Water Works considering selling part of water system back to the city of Moody
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Water Works could soon sell part of its system back to the city of Moody, depending on the price set by a new study and the recommendation of the BWWB’s leadership. The Water Works Board voted this week to hire consulting firm Raftelis...
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