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Greystone Elementary welcomes students on first day back

Greystone Elementary School students began a new school year on Thursday, Aug. 11.

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Predictions, previews for an exciting opening week of high school football

The moment we have been waiting for is finally here—the 2022 high school football season kicks off this ...

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Chelsea, Helena set to battle in season’s first Game of the Week

This year’s first Game of the Week will take place outside of the county with former Class 6A ...

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Mt Laurel Elementary sees successful start to new school year

“The first day was fantastic,” MLES principal Celita Carmichael said. “This is my 20th year, but every year ...

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BioHorizons donates 100 backpacks to local students

BioHorizons, a dental implant and manufacture company, held a school supply drive for children in the Shelby County ...

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Pelham teachers prepare for school year with Back to School Employee Institute Meeting

OMES students, staff share excitement on first day of school

Former Phobia Factory building to become storage facility

New Dollar General opens on Hwy 36 in Chelsea

County Tourism & Recreation All-Star award nominations now being accepted

Celebration for the Arts celebrates the Big Easy

Calera band paying tribute to Noble in halftime show

Shelby County students earn $1,000 Alfa Foundation scholarships

Taco Mac, Mountain High coming to Pelham’s Canopy Project

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Evangel picks up 52-point win in season opener

The Evangel Christian Lightning started down the road to a fifth straight NHSA 8-Man National Championship with a ...

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Calera Elementary School welcomes students during first day

Excitement was the word of the day as hundreds of students filed into Calera Elementary School on the ...

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Elvin Hill Elementary School has first day back

Elvin Hill Elementary school had its first day back to school on Aug. 11-12, and Principal Courtney Madison ...

Montevallo

Montevallo discusses proposed community center project

On Monday, Aug. 8, the City Council voted to accept a proposal from the Dewayne Moore Foundation LLC ...

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Chelsea students begin a new school year

Many crying mothers escorted their kids to the first day of class at Forest Oaks Elementary School on ...

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Saginaw Fire Department continues to grow, answer calls for community

Since the department formed in 1983, the Saginaw Fire Department has seen a growth that helps continue to ...

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Thompson junior wins boys volleyball national championship

Alabaster’s Tyler Morrison recently became the first Alabama boy in history to win a boys volleyball national championship. 

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Students excited for first day back in Pelham elementary schools

The halls of Pelham Oaks and Pelham Ridge elementary schools were full of excited and chaotic energy on ...

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Fall edition of Giggles and Grace sale to be held Sept. 9-10

Asbury United Methodist Church’s Giggles and Grace fall sale will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, ...

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Brooks clears up mental health opt-in questions for Shelby County Schools

Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lewis Brooks sent out a letter on Thursday, Aug. 11 clarifying some questions ...

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Work begins on Phase 1 of Hwy 119 widening project

Work officially began on phase one of the Hwy 119 widening project this week.

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Couples Cook Off to be held at Oak Mountain State Park

A “Couples Cook off” is being held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Oak Mountain State Park. 

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Oak Mountain’s marching band steps into new season

Oak Mountain High School’s “Spirit of Cahaba” Marching Band is ready to reach new heights with its 2022 ...

Calera

Calera to hold food drive August 20

The Shelby County Democratic Party is sponsoring a food drive in Calera at George W. Roy Recreational Park ...

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‘More than just a game’: American Legion Baseball Tournament honors veterans

The air was thick with humidity on Sunday, Aug. 7 as people shouted in the stands at Bobby ...

Helena

Helena girls compete at major softball championship

Two Helena girls now have trophies to show off their hard work playing softball at the USSSA World ...

Columbiana

The Barn at Henley opens for weddings August 13

Two local couples have built an event venue on a scenic piece of land just off Highway 61 ...

Calera

UPDATE: One fatality reported in Calera crash

A multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler has been reported on U.S 31 just north of Alabama 70.

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Shelby County teachers, staff gather to hear guest speaker

By NOAH WORTHAM | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – Shelby County teachers and staff are ready to “IGNITE” the ...

Helena

Refined To Go moves to new location

Fans of Helena’s Refined To Go will be thrilled to know there is now more space to enjoy ...