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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

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

  1. Fire banquet honors local heroes
  2. County celebrates 194th birthday
  3. Acker brother arrested for trespassing | 2 comments
  4. Alabaster man charged with making terrorist threats
  5. Ozan Vineyard to receive grant
  6. Greater Shelby Chamber begins search for new president
  7. New AAUW scholarship available to UM students
  8. Legislators comment on higher education
  9. Suspects arrested after high-speed pursuit
  10. Busy Bees showcase hand-made creations
  11. Local resident killed, another injured in shooting
  12. Elvis stops in Alabaster
  13. Drug task force eliminates meth lab
  14. Jeff State to host gluten-free expo | 2 comments
  15. Harpersville hosts walk for heart disease
  16. For Penhale, high school is an ‘answered prayer’
  17. Alabaster woman sentenced for stealing hospital patient info
  18. Perkins serves as county’s first black mayor
  19. Man arrested after Alabaster stabbing
  20. Jails, budget and schools major legislative issues for 2012
  21. New PHS wing ‘must’ open by fall
  22. Alabaster man pleads guilty to making child porn
  23. UM students help file tax returns for low-income taxpayers
  24. 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

  1. Hornets top Talladega in area tournament opener
  2. Jaguars defeat Huffman
  3. 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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