Laura Brookhart, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Grace Christian Church: An inclusive community of faith

“Many people in the Deep South are not familiar with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is strong in the Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Upper ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 2:44 pm

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HIS Students Brainstorm Business Strategies

First, some 25 years ago, came the Robert Fulghum bestseller “All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” which has recently been released ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, June 8, 2015 5:00 pm

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Helena Market Days to kick off June 6

Helena Market Days will kick off another season making available area farm-grown fresh produce and promoting healthy eating on June 6 with Chef Jason Shipp ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, June 1, 2015 2:28 pm

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HHS literary magazine staff marks strong first year

“Many people think a literary magazine is just binding a bunch of students' writing together, but it's much more than that,” said Eureka Editor Maddie ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, May 4, 2015 3:39 pm

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HHS students are ‘voices of Helena today’

Mia Elise Stowe, a student at HHS in Mrs. McKinney’s English class, was the top winner in the essay contest portion of Helena Founder’s Day. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 27, 2015 4:54 pm

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Helena Parks & Rec kicks off season

Helena Parks & Recreation officially welcomed spring with their season opener in early March with all players and teams assembling for several hours that included ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 20, 2015 4:50 pm

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Beautification board provides hanging baskets for Helena

Helena Beautification Board is again providing the much admired hanging baskets that adorn Old Town and extend further along Highway 261. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 13, 2015 3:40 pm

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Oh My Sole brings flair to Old Town Helena

Oh My Sole! is the newest business to open in Old Town and is the dreamchild of proprietor Lori Tatum. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, April 6, 2015 4:37 pm

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Wheeler takes music to new Helena business

The eve of March 20 brought the long-awaited soft opening of The Coal Yard restaurant and bar and within the first hour, the main dining ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, March 30, 2015 3:44 pm

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The Ivory Orchid opens in Helena

Meridith M. Waldrop started her business, The Ivory Orchid, mid-January in 2014 initially as an online store. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, March 23, 2015 3:00 pm

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HHS students present ‘Helena Unleashed’

Under the leadership of Jefferson Casey, HHS Theater Director and Jennifer Culver, HHS Literary Magazine Sponsor, an evening of student performances titled “Helena Unleashed” was ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, March 16, 2015 5:07 pm

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HES students wish Dr. Seuss ‘happy birthday’

Students at Helena Elementary School sang a spirited "Happy Birthday to You" to Dr. Seuss, born 111 years ago, to kick off their March 2 ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, March 9, 2015 3:45 pm

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Hurt’s Disney World wish granted

On June 27, Emma Grace Hurt will be 9 years old. For her 8th birthday party, she and a group of friends enjoyed an outing ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, March 2, 2015 4:28 pm

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Chill the Caboose fund to benefit Helena landmark

To anyone visiting The Caboose in the summer months, it is obvious that central heating and air conditioning was not part of the plan for ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 23, 2015 2:44 pm

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Rozycki earns Eagle Scout badge

Jacob Rozycki, of Troop 2, was presented Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor on Feb. 8, with family, friends and fellow scouts in attendance. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 16, 2015 3:58 pm

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