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Gov. Ivey extends mask mandate, gives update on vaccine

Gov. Kay Ivey made several important announcements on Thursday, Jan. 21, including an update on the state’s vaccine rollout and the extension of the state’s ... Read more

3 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Latest on COVID-19, including vaccine information

Two months shy of the one-year mark in the battle against COVID-19 in Alabama, discussion has turned to the vaccine with buzz about who can ... Read more

5 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Gov. Ivey extends mask order, talks vaccine

As expected, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended the state’s mask-mandate order on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at a press conference in Montgomery, but the more pressing ... Read more

2 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Gov. Ivey urges schools to return to in-person learning

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey shared a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 1, urging school systems across the state to return to in-person instruction as soon as ... Read more

2 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Gov. Ivey extends mask order until Dec. 11, lifts occupancy restrictions

Meeting at the capital in Montgomery to discuss COVID-19 for the first time in a month, Alabama Gov. Ivey gave an update on the state’s ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

How did Shelby County vote? An in-depth look at the election

Voting lines topped two hours in some places across Shelby County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as residents flooded to the polls to cast their votes ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

County votes yes on mutual aid amendment

Shelby County gave a resounding yes vote to the only local amendment that appeared on this year’s General Election ballot. Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Old Baker Farm celebrates successful season

HARPERSVILLE — 2020 has thrown its share of curveballs to local business owners, and farmers are no exception. Read more

3 months ago by Scott Mims.

Shelby County Schools closed Thursday due to weather

Due to the remnants of Hurricane Zeta and its impact across Shelby County, all schools in the Shelby County School system will be closed on ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Mutual aid amendment to be voted on in General Election

The only local amendment for Shelby County appearing on the ballot for the 2020 General Election would allow cities and utility companies to enter into ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Drug take back day yields 30 pounds of prescription drugs

Despite inclement weather the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force was able to recover 30 pounds of unused or unneeded prescription drugs as part of ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

Shelby County ranks highest in final Census response rate

As the window for the 2020 Census self-response closed on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Shelby County came out in first place within Alabama’s 67 counties with ... Read more

3 months ago by Alec Etheredge.

2020 Public Safety Awards recipients recognized

Numerous law enforcement officers and firefighters in Shelby County were honored for their exemplary service during The Shelby County Chamber’s 2020 Public Safety Awards program ... Read more