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Chelsea Middle staff members, students recognized for historical project

Chelsea Middle School librarian Rebecca Rayl and social studies teacher Blake Lovett were recently recognized for their contributions to the Alabama Bicentennial Celebration. Read more

3 days ago by Staff Reports.

Westover Witch Ride set for Oct. 31

Gather all your witchy friends and come to the Witch Ride at the Westover Park on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Read more

3 days ago by Staff Reports.

Scarecrows pop up in Pelham City Park

Those strolling through Pelham City Park over the next few weeks will be treated to the festive sight of specially crafted scarecrows as part of ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Blue Water Park sinks airplane for scuba divers

Mark DiGiorgio, owner of scuba diving facility Blue Water Park in Pelham recently fulfilled a longtime goal of sinking a plane in his park for ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

24e Health Club holds grand opening

24e Health Club, an Alabama based gym franchise, held a grand opening event Oct. 19, after having a soft opening in mid-September. Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Cook remembered well in South Shelby community

Before Richard and Linda Cook first moved to Shelby County in 1987, he told her about a framing business in Aliceville that the couple ended ... Read more

4 days ago by Scott Mims.

“Swag the Bag” virtual fashion gala to raise money for at risk kids

Nonprofit organization Second Shift is hosting a virtual fashion gala called “Swag the Bag,” designed to provoke creativity and raise money to support at-risk and ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Third Run for Our Lives 5k set for Oct. 24

The third annual Run for Our Lives 5k, a fundraising run designed to benefit resources for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, will take place on Saturday, Oct. ... Read more

4 days 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

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Mazey Grace Creations Fall Fun Fest Oct. 24-25

Craft studio Mazey Grace Creations is holding its two day Fall Fun Fest Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, featuring a wide variety of activities to ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Pelham Council discusses city manager position

The Pelham City Council spent much of its final council meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, discussing the city manager position. Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Helena’s pumpkin placers revealed

The pumpkin pandemic has recently swept through the city of Helena as decorated jack-o-lanterns have popped up all around town. After weeks of speculation, the ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

The Gate Coach: J.C. Whitfield’s impact on Alabaster felt for generations

For the past 50 years, you haven’t been able to enter a Thompson sporting event without bypassing one man. Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Calera Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 29

CALERA — Calera Main Street and Collectivus Church are hosting a drive-thru-style Trunk or Treat this year in an effort to adhere to COVID-19 safety ... Read more