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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.
Gov. Ivey speaks at American Village about nation’s semiquincentennial
Under a banner of red, white and blue, Gov. Kay Ivey graced the stage of Liberty Hall at the American Village in Montevallo for the May meeting of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission on the evening of Thursday, May 9. The post Gov. Ivey speaks at American Village about nation’s semiquincentennial appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Meet the changing faces of child welfare in Shelby County
The faces of child welfare in Shelby County have changed according to Juvenile Judge Erin Welborn. She will intersect with four new child advocate directors on some of the more than 2,500 cases she has in her courtroom. The post Meet the changing faces of child welfare in Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Former West Blocton police officer arrested again
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A former West Blocton police officer was recently arrested again. Jerry Cannon was taken into custody last week and charged with conspiracy to traffic marijuana and conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Cannon was fired from the West Blocton Police Department in early May after...
Alabama middle school principal arrested and charged in 2013 cold-case murder in Georgia
An Alabama middle school principal was arrested and charged in the cold-case deaths of three people in Georgia more than a decade ago. The victims were found Jan. 13, 2013, after an officer in Union City, Georgia, saw a 2010 Dodge Charger abandoned in Fulton County, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office said in a news release this month.
YMCA of Greater Birmingham launches free mobile summer food program for children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Children in several apartment complexes in Jefferson and Shelby counties will get free lunch delivered thanks to a new program through the YMCA of Birmingham. The YMCA is launching a new mobile free summer food program for children who rely on free or reduced lunch during...
Only at Ozan
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills in the heart of Calera rests Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits. Although the off season’s crops now seem barren, the five-acre vineyard has successfully weathered another tumultuous winter season–and springtime is now here. During the months that follow, this picturesque patch of heaven...
Gov. Ivey signs new sensory awareness bill for EMS, fire training
HELENA, Ala. (WBRC) - A new bill named in honor of the Helena police chief’s son will make sensory training mandatory for all fire and EMS personnel in Alabama. Governor Ivey has signed House Bill 126, also known as The Abram Colin Act. Chief Brad Flynn said he is...
City of Alabaster updating traffic lights to improve traffic flow
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabaster residents often see traffic backups at the intersection of Highway 31 and 119, especially in the evening. “You can definitely be late for work, late for a game. It can be a hassle for sure,” resident Alison Dabbs said. “When school gets out, a game is in session, then it […]
The 7th Annual Woodstock Festival is coming
The Woodstock Music Festival is coming to Alabama. We don’t mean the 1969 event featuring rock legends like Jimmy Hendrix and Janice Joplin. Music lovers have the opportunity to attend the Woodstock Music Festival in Woodstock, Alabama on Saturday, May 18th. The festival is $20 per vehicle and family friendly for all ages. No coolers or pets are allowed but guests are highly encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. There will be dozens of food vendors and concessions available.
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.
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 parole hearings on May 1, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Jerry Lee Washington Jr. was denied parole by the board and received no reset date. Washington had no one speak in favor or against parole being granted […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Helena’s run at state title ends with back-to-back losses in Oxford
After a successful season that saw them claim region and area championships and rise to the No. 1 ranking in the state, the journey is over for the Helena Huskies. The post Helena’s run at state title ends with back-to-back losses in Oxford appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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