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Rise of the Alabama Phoenix Festival

Rise of the Alabama Phoenix Festival

A chance meeting with Tim Stacks, project engineer for Cotney Aerospace Inc. in Helena, introduced me to an entirely new family friendly, multi-genre event, now ... Read more achievements

Teens invited to free yoga camp

Teens invited to free yoga camp

Teenagers are invited to the second annual free teen yoga camp this summer from June 10-14, 10 a.m. until noon, in Bibb Graves Dance Studio ... Read more

Betsch and UWCA help Shelby County agencies

Betsch and UWCA help Shelby County agencies

Randy Betsch is the vice president of agency impact for United Way of Central Alabama. Read more

Clubwomen honored for years of service

Clubwomen honored for years of service

For more than 100 years, Shelby County has been blessed to have active federated women clubs that give countless volunteer hours and thousands of dollars ... Read more

A salute to Old Glory and the heroes who defend her

A salute to Old Glory and the heroes who defend her

A flag flying outside a county courthouse inspired Johnny Cash to write the song “Ragged Old Flag.” Read more