Emily Sparacino, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo

Council hears comments about Montevallo junior mayor’s seat

Comments regarding whether the Montevallo Junior City Council should have a seat next to the members of the Montevallo City Council during meetings constituted a ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Friday, September 17, 2021 4:11 pm

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Hoover golf tournament to raise money for scholarships

The 2021 Links Fore Scholars Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 11 at Riverchase Country Club. Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:27 pm

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Hoover City Schools looking to fill bus driver positions

The HCS Transportation Department is searching for candidates to fill full-time and substitute bus driver positions. Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 1:37 pm

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County Commission passes FY 2022 budget

The Shelby County Commission approved a $69 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year at a Sept. 13 meeting. Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Monday, September 13, 2021 4:37 pm

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American heroes honored in 9/11 remembrance ceremony, day of service

The Patriot’s Day Ceremony and Day of Service drew people from Shelby County and beyond to the cemetery to honor the country’s countless heroes of ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Friday, September 10, 2021 5:47 pm

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Chelsea proclaims September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

A proclamation on the Chelsea City Council’s Sept. 7 agenda designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month was especially meaningful to Chelsea High School junior ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Friday, September 10, 2021 9:17 am

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Chelsea Park Book Fairy welcomes students back to library

A chance discovery online and a handful of old books were all Chelsea Park Elementary School librarian Ashley Grainger needed to create a character students ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:44 am

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Vincent unveils new walking track, park upgrades

City officials and Vincent Park and Recreation Board members celebrated the opening of a new .8-mile walking track and other improvements at a ribbon cutting ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 4:10 pm

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People, pups invited to participate in Paws for the Cause 5K

Best Friends of Shelby Humane members are excited to have a firm date for the 2021 edition of Paws for the Cause, one of their ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 1:37 pm

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County to hold second free landfill day on Oct. 2

Shelby County residents wanting to dispose of household items and debris at no cost will have another opportunity to do so during the county’s second ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Friday, September 3, 2021 2:15 pm

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Residents vote down Cahaba Valley Fire District’s proposed dues increase

The Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Response District’s proposed improvement plan with service rate changes failed to gain a majority of voters’ support in ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 11:30 am

Montevallo

World War II veteran honored on his 100th birthday

The intimate celebration on Aug. 14 was as much about Clyde Haynes turning 100 years old as it was about his tireless dedication to serving ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 3:31 pm

Montevallo

Montevallo considering contract with Text My Gov messaging system

Montevallo could enter into a two-year agreement with Text My Gov, a messaging system in which citizens can submit questions and requests to their city, ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:34 pm

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A leader and friend: Dr. Kristi Sayers honored for lengthy career in education

After 32 years in education, Sayers ended her career with a heartfelt send-off from other administrators, teachers, family members and friends, several of whom shared ... Read more

by Emily Sparacino, Monday, August 30, 2021 11:46 am

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BOE names new principal at Oak Mountain High School

Andrew Gunn will serve as the OMHS principal upon Dr. Kristi Sayers’s retirement this month. Read more