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Officials cut ribbon at Oak Mountain State Park Campground after extensive renovation
Under the shade of Oak Mountain State Park’s new campground activity pavilion, a congregation of government officials, civic leaders and state parks personnel convened for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on the morning of Saturday, May 18. The post Officials cut ribbon at Oak Mountain State Park Campground after extensive renovation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in West Central Alabama Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:13 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. The storms could bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Pelham City Schools celebrates Panther Pride at special called meeting
Pelham Park Middle School served as the host of a special called Pelham Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 15, that highlighted a long list of achievements and successes from within the school system. The post Pelham City Schools celebrates Panther Pride at special called meeting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Column: Ready, Set, Play
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On the morning of Saturday, May 11, I had the extreme pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new Pelham City Park playground and splash pad. When I approached the canopy under which the Pelham Parks and Recreation Director...
My Helena: The Prentice Family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Prentice family shares what they love about raising a family in Helena. Our children have personally attended Helena Elementary School and Helena Intermediate School, both of which we have been highly impressed with. All the teachers and staff have been exceptional and intentional. Our family also loves the various events the different schools put on, such as the Father Daughter Dance, Mother Son Dance, beauty pageants and Spring Fling.
Tuscaloosa man charged in death of girlfriend’s infant who sustained ‘abusive head trauma’
A Tuscaloosa County infant on life-support since April 25 has died, and abuse charges against the mother’s boyfriend have been upgraded to murder. Jaquon Ladarrion Stewart, 27, is charged in the child’s death. Tuscaloosa County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 8:30 a.m. that Thursday to Hallmark Apartments in...
Helena celebrates the graduating class of 2024
Parents and students from Helena High School gathered at the Pete Hanna Center at Samford University on Monday, May 20 for an afternoon of celebration and achievement as HHS’ class of 2024 accepted their diplomas. The post Helena celebrates the graduating class of 2024 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Local triathletes battle elite talent in XTERRA races at Oak Mountain State Park
Some of the best triathletes from around the world descended once again on Oak Mountain State Park for the XTERRA World Cup and North American Championship, but just like in previous years, Alabama athletes got their time in the spotlight as well. The post Local triathletes battle elite talent in XTERRA races at Oak Mountain State Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Evangel Christian School celebrates 20th annual graduation ceremony
On Saturday, May 18, 147 students in Evangel Christian School’s class of 2024 proudly walked into the auditorium of the Church at Brook Hills under the loving watch of their friends and family as they took part in the school’s 20th annual commencement ceremony. The post Evangel Christian School celebrates 20th annual graduation ceremony appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Lifelong learner: CVES principal receives scholarship to pursue higher education
Creek View Elementary School Principal Charissa Cole has been named as a 2024 scholarship program recipient from the School Superintendents of Alabama and its sponsor Curriculum Associates. The post Lifelong learner: CVES principal receives scholarship to pursue higher education 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...
Helena Public Library to host summer reading program
To encourage students to keep reading, the library is offering prizes for the cumulative number of books read over time. The post Helena Public Library to host summer reading program appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.”
Grace Klein Community to hold second golf tournament May 23
The Grace Klein Community is holding its second annual golf tournament to raise money for its FeedBHM program to respond to food insecurity and hunger in the Birmingham area. The tournament is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, at the Ballantrae Golf Club in Pelham. The tournament is called the Waverly...
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