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Harpersville celebrates homecoming
Current and former residents alike gathered at Harpersville City Hall July 31 to take part in the town’s first homecoming celebration. Read story
Helena Winn-Dixie to close
Some Helena residents will have to find a new place to fulfill their grocery shopping lists after Sept. 22, when the local Winn-Dixie will close. Read story
Helena cuts city jobs
The lack of revenue coming into the city of Helena this year has cost several city workers their jobs, according to City Councilmember Cris Nelson. Read story
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- South Shelby mayors cruise while detailing city happenings
- Inverness man’s murder trial rescheduled
- Pre-trial conference set in lawsuit against Vincent
- Washing away the oil
- I-65 to be repaved from county line to Alabaster | (2)
- Vincent Town Hall to be open 24 hours a day — online | (4)
- Duo indicted in connection with Alabaster Regions robbery
- Thompson PTO hosting sweet fundraiser
- Pelham unveils electronic bulletin board
- Sales tax holiday benefits families and businesses for back to school | (1)
- Pelham hockey gains gubernatorial recognition
- Oak Mountain player selected for Under Armour All-American game
- Six-time defending champion wins Lady Legacy golf tournament
- Shelby County All-Stars end season at World Series
- NCAA Championships coming to Veterans Park in Hoover
- Coaches, players gear up for season at media day
- Pelham athletes qualify for national track meets
- Bama Buzz 10-and-under All-Star team wins World Series
- Shelby Rotaract Club sponsoring Boiling and Bragging
- Former Oak Mountain stars set to return to Auburn baseball program
- Journey to Africa
- Hundreds help Alabaster resident celebrate 90 years
- Shopping for faith space | (1)
- Montevallo churches join forces for children’s Bible school
- Purple-Heart veteran celebrates 85th birthday | (2)
- Two Shelby County residents in RMTC’s “The Sound of Music”
- Wings of Hope provides children, families with services during time of need
- Symphonic sounds bring community together
- Rooms to Grow
- Showcasing county's best
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Shelby County Speedway held Fan Appreciation Weekend this past weekend, July 9-10. Shelby County Newspapers photographer Jon Goering spent Friday night documenting the environment at the races and spoke with new general manager and promoter Allen Anderson following the races.
Today's Opinion
Stay in Shelby to shop
Most cities in Shelby County are giving families a break next weekend, from Aug. 6-8, by waiving the state’s 4 percent sales tax — basically giving all of us an automatic 4-percent-off coupon on school supplies you don’t have to clip out and remember to bring to the store.
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Do you plan to shop in Shelby County during the sales tax holiday weekend?
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Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Sports
Three bonus winners at Shelby County Speedway
Three racers took home an extra bonus after winning both races in their class Friday and Saturday night, July 9-10, during Fan Appreciation Weekend at the Shelby County Speedway in Wilsonville. Read story
Lifestyles
Journey to Africa
When the Clyburns and McAdams first met at an informational meeting for a short-term mission trip to Africa, they said they both thought of the other couple, “They’ll never make it in Africa.” Now more than two years later, both families are planning on not only making it in Africa, but building a life there. Read story
Schools
Audience enjoys local appeal of regional film
Anyone who’s ever scratched their head about prehistoric remains or enjoyed digging up old artifacts might enjoy local the independent film, “A Genesis Found”, that premiered in Montevallo July 28. Read story
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