Mackenzee Simms, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Helena Hollow

Helena Hollow to host Mother’s Day rodeo

With bull riding, barrel racing and good old fashioned family fun, Helena Hollow will host its inaugural Mother’s Day Weekend Rodeo on Friday, May 10 ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:49 pm

American Village

Sherri Burgess speaks at American Village National Day of Prayer Breakfast

After losing her two-year-old son in the winter of 2008, Sherri Burgess turned her tragedy into her testimony, which she shared at the National Day ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:20 pm

City Council Update

City Council Update: A special time for our city

May is always such a special time in Helena. With the school year ending, we anxiously await the kickoff to summer and for the opportunities ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:02 am

basketball

Helena’s Lucas McDonald wins Shelby County Coach of the Year

Year one for Lucas McDonald at Helena exceeded many people’s expectations with an area title and a trip to sub-regionals, but it was clear that ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:55 am

basketball

Helena’s Josh Williams earns Shelby County Player of the Year

Ask many people around the county coming into the season, and they knew about Helena senior guard Josh Williams’ talent and skill. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:50 am

Helena High School

Helena High School crowns 2024 Miss HHS

With glittering gowns and sparkling smiles, Helena High School hosted its 10th annual Miss HHS pageant on Saturday, April 27. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, May 6, 2024 3:47 pm

culture

Helena Diversity and Inclusion Board hosts Helena United Festival

With music swirling through the air and cultural demonstrations, the Helena Diversity and Inclusion Board held its annual Helena United Festival on Saturday, April 27 ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:39 pm

Education Q&A

Education Q&A: Susannah Moreland

Helena Elementary School teacher Susannah Moreland discusses her favorite things about teaching kindergarten.  Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:51 am

brian puckett

Letter from the Mayor: Incredible events unfold

In the heart of Helena, Alabama, where community bonds are cherished and celebrated, we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible events that have ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:42 am

Helena Belles

Helena Belles announce 2024-25 members

As the 2023-24 school years comes to a close, the Helena Belles assembled at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Birmingham to bid farewell to their ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:08 pm

bingo

Helena Teen Council breaks bread at Senior Dinner

In an evening of intergenerational conversations, the Helena Teen Council broke bread with the wisest members of the community at the third annual Senior Citizens ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, April 29, 2024 2:02 pm

calera

Calera celebrates summer with strawberry festival

To celebrate the beginning of warm weather and clear blue skies, the Calera community assembled at Oliver Park for the 13th annual strawberry festival on ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, April 29, 2024 1:47 pm

chris vancleave

Helena Beautification Board hosts Spring Planting Day

The Helena Beautification Board and volunteers congregated in Helena’s Old Town for the annual Spring Planting Day on the morning of Saturday, April 20. Together, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:44 am

concert

Helena kicks off Old Town Live concert series

Despite gray clouds on the horizon, the undeterred community gathered at the Helena Amphitheater on Saturday, April 20 for the kick-off of the Helena Old ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:59 pm

basketball coach

Calera JV basketball coach writes children’s novel

As a kid, Calera High School JV basketball coach Dantavius Washington never imagined that he would write a children’s book. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:30 pm

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