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Shelby County nursing home employee accused of stealing nearly $17,000 from 75-year-old resident
A caregiver at a Shelby County nursing home is accused of stealing more than $16,000 from a resident. Louise Smith Bradley, 63, is charged with financial exploitation of the elderly, Alabaster police announced Wednesday. The investigation began when the victim’s family reported some discrepancies in financial records and some concerns...
Chelsea denies rezoning for planned mixed used district on Highway 280
The Chelsea City Council denied a rezoning request for a proposed planned mixed use district at 15205 Highway 280 during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 16. The post Chelsea denies rezoning for planned mixed used district on Highway 280 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Community readies for 2024 Shelby County Senior Picnic and Spring Fling
Senior citizens in Shelby County will soon have a day of community and fellowship when they attend Shelby County’s upcoming Senior Picnic and Spring Fling event scheduled for later this month. The post Community readies for 2024 Shelby County Senior Picnic and Spring Fling appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby Co. teen injured in golf cart accident thankful to be alive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A teenager in Shelby County is thankful to be at home recovering with his family after an Easter Sunday golf cart accident almost cost him his life. He credits God for saving him, and praises his girlfriend’s quick thinking to call for help. Hunter Bright...
Alabaster to host annual City Wide Spring Yard Sale
Alabaster’s annual City Wide Spring Yard Sale is just around the corner and will bring with it another chance for local residents to browse through a number of items sold by their neighbors. The post Alabaster to host annual City Wide Spring Yard Sale appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham prepares for Palooza in the Park in May
The city of Pelham will once again transform the area around the Pelham Recreation Center into a hub for exciting family-friendly entertainment when Palooza in the Park makes its annual return next month. The post Pelham prepares for Palooza in the Park in May appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Sylacauga police chief retiring after 30 years of service
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson is retiring at the end of this month. After a 30-year career of service, Chief Johnson says the timing is right. A person that left the job a little better than when he started, that’s how Kelley Johnson wants people to remember his time as police chief of Sylacauga.
Alabaster cracking down on vandalism at city parks
ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Alabaster is cracking down on vandals that are tearing up and doing extensive damage to parks around the city. City leaders say if this continues, they will not only prosecute these cases, but they’ll be forced to start locking up the bathrooms when staff aren’t there.
How much does the city of Alabaster pay its employees?
Employees for the city of Alabaster earn between over $160,000 and just under $33,000 annually, according to public records for the 2024 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. People on the upper end of that spectrum could be making over $50,000 more annually than the city’s median household income, which is $89,423, according to the most recent Census.
Country artist Drake White to headline Columbiana Liberty Day this June
Organizers for Columbiana’s annual Liberty Day have officially announced the headline performance for this year’s free event which has proven to be one of the city’s largest festival gatherings of the year. The post Country artist Drake White to headline Columbiana Liberty Day this June appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Court documents detail allegations of former Homewood finance director stealing over $100K from city in days before retirement
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The former finance director for Homewood was arrested after being accused of stealing funds totaling in the six figures from the city, according to court records. Robert Burgett, 63, was arrested April 9 at his home in Helena and charged with aggravated theft by deception. At the time, police said he […]
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