Rachel Raiford, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Hoover City Schools receives A on state report card

The Alabama State Department of Education has released the state report card, giving Hoover City Schools an A ranking with a score of 95. This represents ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:40 pm

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Old Baker Farm to host Christmas festivities, open tree farm

Old Baker Farm is preparing to welcome visitors for the upcoming Christmas season. Its Christmas Tree Farm will open to the public on Friday, Nov. ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:32 pm

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Mt Laurel Holiday Market and Open House set for Dec. 7

Mt Laurel’s annual Christmas Market and Holiday Open House is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Friday, November 22, 2024 4:55 pm

Calera

The North Pole Express to roll through the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

The North Pole Express has made its way to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and will continue to take residents on festive rides until ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Friday, November 22, 2024 4:48 pm

Montevallo

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce set to host annual Christmas parade

Montevallo is set to host its annual Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec. 5. Residents can look forward to an evening of holiday festivities during the ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:46 pm

Montevallo

American Village hosts annual Veterans Day Salute

American Village in Montevallo hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historical site did not ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:41 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Alabaster Tour of Lights set to begin on Dec. 1

The Alabaster Beautification Board is gearing up for the city’s 9th year of featuring illuminated homes throughout the city. This year’s tour will begin Sunday, ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:27 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Moment of valor: THS’ Ethan Crook honored for heroic act

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Cadet Ethan Crook was presented the Silver Valor Award from the Department of the Air Force, HQ JROTC Commander and Col. ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:17 pm

Helena

Helena awarded as the first Healthy Alabama Community

The city of Helena was awarded the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in the state of Alabama at the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2024 Graduation ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:27 pm

Montevallo

Montevallo Arts Collaborative set to host second Merry Market on Shop Small Saturday

The Montevallo Arts Collaborative is set to host its second annual Merry Market on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:46 pm

Montevallo

Montevallo continues to bring Hispanic culture to the community with Dia de los Muertos festival

Montevallo hosted its second annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2-10 p.m. The event was organized by Su Casa Real ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:39 pm

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Duncan wins General Election for Shelby County District Judge Place 2

Following his appointment in June 2022 and running unopposed in the Republican Primary in May, Republican candidate Casey Duncan won the General Election for Shelby ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:07 am

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Jiji Davis wins General Election for Shelby County Board of Education Place 1

JiJi Davis has won the general election for Place 1 on the Shelby County Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:03 am

News

Montevallo hosts annual Hometown Halloween

Each year, Montevallo Main Street and the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Hometown Halloween. The event provides a safe space for families to ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:04 pm

Columns

Can worship music be unholy?

By Michael J. Brooks We sang it recently in worship. It’s a beautiful song about the word of God. It was called “contemporary” years ago ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Monday, November 4, 2024 12:41 pm

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