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Fatal motorcycle crash in Shelby County claims life of Sylacauga man
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A Sylacauga man died Thursday afternoon, April 25, in a two-vehicle crash, authorities said. 30-year old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson FXST motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 van driven by John D. Jackson, 53, of Pell City.
Alabaster hosts successful City Wide Yard Sale at new location
Alabaster residents had another chance to browse through a number of items sold by their neighbors during the return of the city’s annual spring City Wide Yard Sale. The post Alabaster hosts successful City Wide Yard Sale at new location appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Students in Calera’s Case program completed an 8 week vape cessation class
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - A milestone has been reached for a Calera police program that works to stop young people from vaping. Last week the first group of students completed their 8 week vape cessation class. Calera Sgt. Robbie Grant told WBRC, the program wasn’t just about breaking vaping addiction....
Calera sweeps area tournament to claim 2024 area championship
Outscoring opponents by a combined score of 35-7, the Calera Eagles had no issues blazing a trail to the Class 6A, Area 5 Championship. The post Calera sweeps area tournament to claim 2024 area championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea High SGA inducts 2024 Hall of Fame members
Since the beginning, the Chelsea High School SGA has strived for their annual Hall of Fame Ceremony to be an evening to honor and recognise those who have played an integral part in shaping the school, community and its lasting culture. “We, as a student government, firmly believe that commemorating...
Helena Belles announce 2024-25 members
As the 2023-24 school years comes to a close, the Helena Belles assembled at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Birmingham to bid farewell to their graduating seniors and welcomed the rising 2024-25 Helena Belles. The post Helena Belles announce 2024-25 members appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera celebrates summer with strawberry festival
To celebrate the beginning of warm weather and clear blue skies, the Calera community assembled at Oliver Park for the 13th annual strawberry festival on Saturday, April 20. The post Calera celebrates summer with strawberry festival appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena downs Pelham twice to claim area championship
The Helena Huskies faced a one-run deficit twice in this year’s Class 6A, Area 7 tournament, but that adversity didn’t deter the Huskies on their home field as they swept their rival in two straight games to claim the area championship. The post Helena downs Pelham twice to claim area championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Publix takes part in third annual Pelham City Park cleanup
The trails, lots and fields of Pelham City Park were all host to a day of hard work from Publix employees who dedicated their time and efforts in a day of community outreach and volunteering on Thursday, April 25. The post Publix takes part in third annual Pelham City Park cleanup appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea topples Vestavia Hills on road to book spot in second round
The Chelsea Hornets started their playoff journey with a big road victory as they went into Vestavia Hills High School and defeated the Vestavia Hills Rebels 2-1 on Monday, April 29 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. The post Chelsea topples Vestavia Hills on road to book spot in second round appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Briarwood powers past Helena to book spot in quarterfinals
The Briarwood Christian Lions had to overcome a familiar foe to do so, but they booked their spot in the Class 6A quarterfinals with a win in the second round. The post Briarwood powers past Helena to book spot in quarterfinals appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Spring Job Fair to offer employment opportunities and career exploration
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will look to connect job seekers with over 20 local employers at their upcoming Spring Job Fair on Thursday, May 2. From 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the J. Craig Smith Community Center, this job fair is helping with addressing the region’s employment needs while also providing opportunities for career exploration.
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