North Shelby

County has 22 named National Merit semifinalists

Several students across Shelby County were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Read more

2 hours ago by Alec Etheredge.

Comeback kids: Oak Mountain off to 2nd straight 4-0 start

When it came time to step up and makes plays in the second half, the Oak Mountain Eagles once again delivered and erased a four-point ... Read more

6 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Briarwood remains undefeated with region win at Woodlawn

A week after their nail-biting come-from-behind victory against rival Chelsea, the Briarwood Lions didn’t take any chances on Thursday, Sept. 9 in a region matchup ... Read more

7 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Oak Mountain defense shuts down Gadsden City to improve to 3-0

Oak Mountain improved to 3-0 Friday night with new head coach Tyler Crane’s first home win, as the Eagles topped the Gadsden City Titans 17-7 ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Statewide moment of silence to honor 12,000 lost from COVID-19

Next Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 12 p.m., the Alabama Hospital Association is calling for a statewide moment of silence to remember the more than 12,000 ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Residents vote down Cahaba Valley Fire District’s proposed dues increase

The Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Medical Response District’s proposed improvement plan with service rate changes failed to gain a majority of voters’ support in ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Emily Sparacino.

Bid approved for final repairs to Oak Mountain Middle School

Shelby County Schools has approved a construction bid authorizing final building repairs at Oak Mountain Middle School in order to address lingering damage that was ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

A leader and friend: Dr. Kristi Sayers honored for lengthy career in education

After 32 years in education, Sayers ended her career with a heartfelt send-off from other administrators, teachers, family members and friends, several of whom shared ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Emily Sparacino.

Briarwood scores 28 unanswered in 2nd half to pull away from Spain Park

Last year, the Briarwood Lions gave up a 14-0 halftime lead against the Spain Park Jaguars, but no similar fortune played out a year later ... Read more

3 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Oak Mountain uses 2nd half surge to shutout Pelham

Missed opportunity after missed opportunity had both Oak Mountain and Pelham pondering what to do at the half of a tie 0-0 game between the ... Read more

3 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

BOE names new principal at Oak Mountain High School

Andrew Gunn will serve as the OMHS principal upon Dr. Kristi Sayers’s retirement this month. Read more

3 weeks ago by Emily Sparacino.

Shelby County Schools requiring masks starting Aug. 30

Two weeks into the school year, Shelby County Schools has decided to take a new route with wearing masks in schools. Read more

3 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Superintendents discuss school system updates, pandemic challenges

Superintendents from the four public school systems in Shelby County shared updates in local education at The Shelby County Chamber’s annual State of Our Schools ... Read more

3 weeks ago by Emily Sparacino.

Sonic coming to Meadowbrook/Brook Highland area off U.S. 280

Those driving along U.S. 280 in north Shelby County in recent days may have noticed a new sign near the intersection of the highway, Brook ... Read more