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News

Locals travel to inauguration

Nearly 115 band students from Shelby County High School proudly marched up Dexter Avenue in Montgomery Jan. 17 as they directly followed governor-elect and Shelby ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 12:59 pm

Columns

Beware of drivers on thin ice

It has become a joke around the newsroom about my inability to be fazed by Shelby County’s so-called extreme weather — including the recent “ice ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:13 am

News

Bentley sworn in as 53rd governor

Only 60 miles from his hometown of Columbiana, Shelby County native Robert J. Bentley was sworn in Jan. 17 as the 53rd governor of Alabama. ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Monday, January 17, 2011 5:08 pm

Lifestyles

Finding the spotlight

In middle school, Tara Darby was determined to become a model, but didn't know where to start. After spending a fortune on services that promised ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 4:11 pm

Helena

Senator Shelby talks economics in Helena

Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., spoke to a crowd of county residents in the Helena Community Services Building Jan. 12 on issues facing the country including ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:09 pm

Columbiana

Beloved Columbiana resident passes away

Longtime Columbiana resident Harry Atchison, 84, died Jan. 7 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and a recent stroke. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Friday, January 7, 2011 5:07 pm

Helena

Senator Shelby to speak in Helena

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., will make an appearance in Shelby County next week when he visits Helena on Jan. 12. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, January 6, 2011 1:19 pm

Business

Burgers bring blast from the past

A new burger joint in Chelsea is bringing the old-fashioned courtesy and flavor back to breakfast and lunch on the go. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, December 23, 2010 9:48 am

Chelsea

Chelsea plans electronic recycling day

Residents of Chelsea who receive new electronics from Santa this year are in luck. The city of Chelsea will recycle old electronics and appliances Jan. ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:17 pm

Lifestyles

Relics from the holy land

Every December, Olivia Kalin relives some of her favorite memories as she celebrates Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights and dedication. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Monday, December 20, 2010 5:58 pm

Business

Company honors service to country

Boatright Railroad Products in Montevallo chose a non-traditional way to honor veterans and active military personnel this year, by providing them some holiday cheer at ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Monday, December 20, 2010 5:55 pm

Calera

Blind exchange student sees clearly

When 15-year-old Nikoal Saric arrived in Calera this August from Serbia, he was 80 percent blind and couldn't read his textbooks without holding them an ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Monday, December 20, 2010 5:53 pm

Columbiana

Russell sentenced to death

Shelby County Circuit Judge Michael Joiner sentenced Ryan Russell, 37, to death Dec. 16 for the capital murder of his 11-year-old cousin, following the earlier ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:40 pm

Harpersville

Two-year-old’s death ruled homicide

The autopsy and investigation of the Aug. 28 death of a Harpersville two-year old has concluded the death was the result of a homicide, according ... Read more

by Katie Hurst, Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:56 am

Calera

Grant provides computer program for seniors

Seniors in Calera now have a new resource available to help them stay connected and boost their job skills thanks to a $2,500 grant. Read more

by Katie Hurst, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:23 pm

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