Rachel Raiford, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Chelsea Community Center to host annual craft fair

The Chelsea Community Center is set to host its annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 27. Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:34 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Alabaster to host annual City Wide Spring Yard Sale

Alabaster’s annual City Wide Spring Yard Sale is just around the corner and will bring with it another chance for local residents to browse through ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:26 pm

Events

Furry friends get outside for Pelham’s annual Paws in the Park

By RACHEL RAIFORD | Staff Writer PELHAM – It was a warm, sunny day as Pelham residents walked their pups into Pelham City Park for ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:07 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Alabaster plans 3rd annual Walk in the Park

Alabaster residents will have an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park during lunchtime at the city of Alabaster’s annual Walk in the ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:43 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Alabaster enjoys Parade of Teams after start of little-league season

Young athletes marched along the field with their teammates and coaches during Alabaster’s annual Parade of teams. Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:36 am

Events

Medders Family Farm welcomes community to farm after difficult year

Medders Family Farm invited the community to celebrate spring with Easter egg hunts and activities for the whole family. Children raced across the grass to grab ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:37 pm

Montevallo

American Village hosting the American Revolution Experience Exhibit

The American Village in Montevallo is the only stop the exhibit will make in Alabama. The exhibit consists of 12 panels designed to be arranged in ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Monday, March 11, 2024 11:16 am

Alabaster Main Story

AFD officers work on team building during annual Officers Summit

From Feb. 20 through Feb 22, the Alabaster Fire Department held its annual Officers Summit professional development program. This is the eighth year the AFD ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 1:24 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Watch: THS Black History Month

For the first time in the school’s history, Thompson High School recognized Black History Month with a student and faculty-led program entitled, “A Celebration of ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Friday, March 1, 2024 4:04 pm

Lifestyles

Shelby Humane Society to host Bark and Wine benefit at Windwood Equestrian

The Shelby County Humane Society will host their annual Bark and Wine benefit on Saturday, April 6 from 6-10 p.m. The Shelby Humane Society’s Board ... Read more

by Rachel Raiford, Thursday, February 29, 2024 3:11 pm

Columns

Opinion: Reflecting upon the bricks

Living in Shelby County has given me the opportunity to make connections with people I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I’ve even gotten to share a ... Read more