Mackenzee Simms, Author at Shelby County Reporter

AP test scores

HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate

Since its founding in 2014, Helena High School has continued to improve. Now, 10 years later, Helena High School celebrates the new highest pass rate ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Friday, July 26, 2024 2:19 pm

back to school

Calera to host last First Friday of the year

Calera Main Street will bid farewell to summer and kick off the new school with this year’s final installment of the First Friday festival series ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:08 pm

helena the magazine

The Rasmussens share what they love about Helena

The Rasmussen family (Jake, Jennifer, Maddie, Riley, Colby and Addie Rasmussen) shares what they love about Helena.   Loving thy neighbor Doing life with others ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:08 am

Helena Magazine

Councilmember Woodman gives update on greenway project

It's finally July! It's time to celebrate our nation’s independence, the summer and each other. Helena is special not because of its buildings and structures, ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:02 am

calera

Calera discusses Main Street façade improvements

The city of Calera discussed a proposed request made by Calera Main Street regarding new initiatives such as downtown façade improvements at a recent city ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 3:24 pm

Helena

Helena proposes updated TAG grant policy

After controversy erupted earlier this year over the city of Helena issuing money to a private school, the Helena City Council reassessed the TAG grant ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:22 pm

helena the magazine

Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Helena

In 2018, a rare male northern cardinal appeared in Alabaster flaunting a genetic mutation of yellow feathers and coloring as opposed to the typical red ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:23 am

Addison Draiss

HHS softball player Addison Draiss shares her experience

HHS softball player and rising senior Addison Draiss shares her experience. Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:17 am

Birmingham Bulls

Birmingham Bulls announce 2024-25 schedule

After dominating on the ice last season, the SPHL defending regular season champions, the Birmingham Bulls, have announced their triumphant return for Friday, Oct. 18 ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:29 pm

Calera

Calera entertains with fireworks display during First Friday

Flashes of color illuminated the sky as attendees gathered in the Calera Courtyard for a special Independence Day installment of Calera Main Street’s First Friday ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Monday, July 8, 2024 10:37 am

gender identity

Town hall addresses Title IX inclusion of gender identities

People from both sides of the political aisle packed into the North Shelby Library on Monday, July 1 for a town hall meeting addressing new ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:01 pm

brian puckett

Letter from the Mayor: Summer sun shines on Helena

As the summer sun shines over the city of Helena, residents and visitors alike are immersed in a summer filled with vibrant community events, cultural ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:47 am

Carley Seabrooke

Shooting for the stars: Helena teen Carley Seabrooke sets records in shooting sports

At 17 years old, Carley Seabrooke is already a champion. She currently holds two national records in shooting sports, is a member of the USA ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:43 am

Helena Intermediate School

Helena Intermediate restarts student council

After not having a student council since the COVID-19 pandemic, three teachers at Helena Intermediate School successfully reintroduced the HIS student council during the 2023-2024 ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:48 pm

Education Q&A

HIS teacher Sarah Hopper discusses restarting the student council

Sarah Hopper, HIS student council advisor and fifth grade teacher, discusses restarting the student council during the 2023-2024 school year.   When was the last ... Read more

by Mackenzee Simms, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:14 am

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