• Hoover hayrides to celebrate Halloween
  • Student-built BUVs to cross seas
  • Neighbors dispute contamination cause
  • Taking action for memory care
  • Trotter rising on Auburn depth chart

The Latest

County Voting Rights Act challenge going before federal judge

Shelby County’s challenge against the constitutionality of sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will go to a district court in Washington D.C. Sept. ... Read more

State promotes storm preparedness

With hurricane season upon us, Alabama Governor Bob Riley is encouraging residents to prepare themselves and their families for local weather-related disasters. Read more

Pelham firefighters mourning, honoring lost colleagues

For Pelham Fire Department Chief Danny Ray, Sept. 11 each year comes with a mix of joy for his family and sadness for his firefighter ... Read more

Alabaster firemen remember fallen brothers

As Alabaster Fire Department Lt. Ched Burton and his fellow firefighters worked to wash and detail one of the department’s fire engines on Sept. 11, ... Read more

United Way kicking off volunteer campaign Sept. 16

The United Way of Central Alabama will be kicking off its 2010 campaign Sept. 16, while giving area volunteers a chance to provide much-needed help ... Read more

  1. Local school administrators to meet with first lady
  2. Hoover residents show support for suspended Spain Park coach | 1 comment
  3. Alabaster set to open new senior center
  4. Arizona company bringing used car dealership to Pelham
  5. If bones could talk
  6. Kimco begins new semester Sept. 8
  7. Pelham moving forward with park upgrades
  8. Highway 25 road delays next week
  9. Raid uncovers drugs and guns in Shelby
  10. Free eye exams give kids clear future
  11. Alabaster holding second hearing on proposed smoking ban | 2 comments
  12. Hoover increases budget for next fiscal year
  13. Film fundraiser brings movie masters to Indian Springs
  14. Paws for the Cause set to bark again
  15. UM recognizes history of oldest program
  16. School of Technology investing in students’ lives
  17. Cornerstone to host mock interview days
  18. Pelham Police looking to rid city of unused prescriptions | 2 comments
  19. Alabama Power warning customers of phone scam
  20. Car show offers family fun
  21. Wii bowling strikes county senior centers
  22. County schools earn gold medal for nutrition program | 1 comment
  23. Going once, going twice, sold online
  24. Large yard sale benefiting senior bus fund

Sports

High school volleyball roundup: Briarwood sweeps Chelsea

The Briarwood Christian School volleyball team swept rival Chelsea 25-10, 25-13, 25-16 in a Class 5A, Area 7 volleyball match Sept. 9. Read more

  1. ASEF nearing turf field goal
  2. Three former standouts on NFL rosters
  3. Trotter rising on Auburn depth chart

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Editorials

Respect our local gravesites

Norma Jean Howell and Allan Staib both know the joy of preserving their family histories through working with the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Read more

Columns & Opinions

Take time for those you love

Not long ago, a dear friend of mine in Helena received the call that none of ... Read more

Letters to the Editor

Old Slab needs to be patrolled by police

For years I have taken my kids and others to enjoy the place we call the Old Slab. Read more

Community Columnists

Adaptive Aquatics opens doors

This year, Adaptive Aquatics celebrated its 30th anniversary. Read more

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