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Alabaster explores potential mixed-use development at Warrior Square
The city of Alabaster is currently exploring a potential project at Warrior Square on the corner of Highway 119 and Thompson Road that would be adjacent to the planned Alabaster Civic Complex. The post Alabaster explores potential mixed-use development at Warrior Square appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Man arrested on federal gun charges a ‘potential suspect’ in Birmingham triple homicide, records say
A man being investigated as part of the ongoing probe into a Birmingham triple homicide that left a 5-year-old boy and his mother dead has been arrested on unrelated federal gun charges. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Indian Summer Drive, just off Winewood Road, shortly before 5:30...
Pelham firefighters sharpen skills with latest round of live trainings
Pelham firefighters recently engaged in training exercises held at a residential property on Cahaba Valley Road in the North Shelby Fire District over a two-day period July 22-23. The post Pelham firefighters sharpen skills with latest round of live trainings appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
HHS band prepares for Friday night lights
For the past two weeks, Helena High School students have arrived at the HHS practice field bright and early for band camp. With majorettes, dancers and band members marching in precise formation, the HHS band hopes to make this year’s show the best ever. The post HHS band prepares for Friday night lights appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena reloads at key positions in hopes of another playoff run
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Helena Huskies may just be one day into fall practice, but they’re ready to get going and build off of last year’s success. While Helena had to replace multiple key pieces from a talented senior class, including quarterback Carson Acker and All-County talents Jordan Washington, Joseph Roberto and Nate Thomason, this year’s seniors are motivated to go even further and leave their own mark, including JT Alvis.
Alabama woman charged with murder in 20-year-old Mississippi cold case
An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...
Go Build Alabama hosting hiring event for commericial construction industry
HUNTSVILLE — Alabamians looking for work and opportunity in the Huntsville area will soon have the chance to connect with professionals from a multibillion-dollar industry. Go Build Alabama, an initiative aimed at growing and strengthening the construction industry in the state, will be hosting a hiring event Aug. 8 in the Rocket City. The occasion will give career seekers the ability to interact with industry representatives who can connect them to potential jobs in commercial construction.
‘People OD on it every single day’: Authorities weigh in on dangers of fentanyl in North Alabama
A Huntsville man authorities are calling a "drug dealer" caught and behind bars. 36-year-old Trenton Lorenzo Grays remains in the Madison County Jail on a $4 million bond. The North Alabama Drug Task Force seized eight different kinds of drugs, including more than 13 ounces of fentanyl, 4 ounces of crack cocaine, and 500 Xanax pills.
Expect Minor Delays Saturday as ALDOT Surveys Tuscaloosa Bridges for Bats
The Alabama Department of Transportation will be in Tuscaloosa this weekend to survey the population of flying bats under a trio of bridges here. John McWilliams, a spokesperson for ALDOT in west Alabama, said crews will close one outside lane of US Highway 82 at a time Saturday morning and evening to check under bridges for roosting bats.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to host news conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is hosting a two-part press conference at 11 a.m. on the second floor of City Hall Tuesday. During the first part, Woodfin will announce a special exhibit that will be featured in City Hall. In the second part, he will address recent issues affecting the city.
Wetumpka Publix set for Wednesday morning grand opening
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - Wetumpka celebrates the official opening of its brand new Publix Wednesday, a major sign of growth and development for the city. The grocery store anchors The Shoppes at Fort Toulouse, a new shopping center on Highway 231. It’s officially opening a 48,000 square foot building, with...
Huntsville Poised for Key Role in $2 Billion Ballistic Missile Defense Contract
Huntsville’s contribution to ballistic missile defense for the U.S. and its allies is set to increase significantly following a major contract awarded to Raytheon Technologies. On Thursday, the Defense Department announced a $1,944,082,765 sole-source award for Raytheon to develop a variant of its next-gen Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) for the U.S. and Japanese militaries. According to the department, the project will be executed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama.
Edge Effect: Comparing the Strength of Ceramic Materials
Dinesh Sinha, BDS, PhD, interviews Nathaniel C. Lawson, DMD, PhD, director of the division of biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, about the strength testing of dental ceramic materials. Q: Why is it important to understand the strength of dental ceramic materials?. A: Dental ceramics...