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Sidewalks could be coming to Bearden Road
Pelham soon could be taking the first steps toward building sidewalks along Bearden Road near Pelham High School, as the Pelham City Council will vote ... Read more | 1 comment
Cities to hold Arbor Day celebrations
The cities of Montevallo, Alabaster and Chelsea will hold celebrations for Arbor Day on Feb. 25 in their respective communities. Read more
SES hosts first glow golf tourney
Shelby Elementary will be hosting its First Annual Glow Golf Tournament March 16 at Magnolia Meadows in Columbiana. The tournament will begin at 6 p.m. Read more
Pelham interviewing 10 for open council spot
The Pelham City Council will interview 10 candidates for the city’s open council seat during a Feb. 13 special work session at Pelham City Hall. Read more | 1 comment
School bus driver placed on paid leave after weekend arrest
A Shelby County School System bus driver who was arrested on Feb. 4 and charged with second-degree criminal trespassing has been placed on paid administrative ... Read more
- Fire banquet honors local heroes
- County celebrates 194th birthday
- Acker brother arrested for trespassing | 2 comments
- Alabaster man charged with making terrorist threats
- Ozan Vineyard to receive grant
- Greater Shelby Chamber begins search for new president
- New AAUW scholarship available to UM students
- Legislators comment on higher education
- Suspects arrested after high-speed pursuit
- Busy Bees showcase hand-made creations
- Local resident killed, another injured in shooting
- Elvis stops in Alabaster
- Drug task force eliminates meth lab
- Jeff State to host gluten-free expo | 2 comments
- Harpersville hosts walk for heart disease
- For Penhale, high school is an ‘answered prayer’
- Alabaster woman sentenced for stealing hospital patient info
- Perkins serves as county’s first black mayor
- Man arrested after Alabaster stabbing
- Jails, budget and schools major legislative issues for 2012
- New PHS wing ‘must’ open by fall
- Alabaster man pleads guilty to making child porn
- UM students help file tax returns for low-income taxpayers
- U.S. 280 progress at a standstill | 4 comments
Sports
Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics opens new office
Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a center of excellence in orthopedic surgery with expertise in all areas of orthopedics and sports medicine with an office ... Read more
- Hornets top Talladega in area tournament opener
- Jaguars defeat Huffman
- Evangel Christian tops East Central
Special Section
Editorials
New Helena high school an answered prayer
An architect recently revealed plans for the new Helena high school, to be located on Hillsboro Parkway across from Helena Middle School. Read more
Columns & Opinions

Shelby County through the eyes of a tourist
During a time when budgets are tight, especially vacation budgets, consider taking a “staycation” instead of ... Read more
Letters to the Editor
Teachers need legislators’ support
Recently, our leaders in Montgomery, via the state Ethics Commission, have come up with new guidelines regarding gifts for teachers. While I approve and support ... Read more
Community Columnists

College Night: The oldest college tradition
College Night at the University of Montevallo is the oldest college tradition in the United States. ... Read more
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