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Inside a revolutionary UAB Medicine telehealth project built for real life in Alabama
Each year, thousands of people arrive at UAB Medicine’s emergency department with potentially life-threatening complications from diabetes, congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Over the past 12 months or so, an existing UAB Medicine telemedicine program, led by the UAB eMedicine team, has ramped up a dramatic response....
Miss Sylacauga and Miss Sylacauga’s Teen expands geographic eligibility to surrounding counties
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Miss Sylacauga Organization, in collaboration with long-time sponsor Sylacauga Parks and Recreation, is broadening the geographic eligibility requirements for its contestants. Effective immediately, individuals residing, attending school, or working in Talladega, Shelby, Clay, St. Clair, Calhoun, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Autauga, and Elmore counties can now...
Roads in front of Royal Foods sausage plant in Pell City now open after fire
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Pell City Fire Department says the roads in front of Royal Foods are now open following a fire at the plant. At this time, 16th Avenue remains closed. The Pell City Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the vents at the...
Alabaster approves additional pickleball courts for Patriots Park
By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – Alabaster will soon begin work on the addition of three more pickleball courts at Patriots Park to help meet local demand for […] The post Alabaster approves additional pickleball courts for Patriots Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson using team chemistry, rising stars in quest to reclaim 7A crown
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Much of the state may consider the Thompson Warriors to be on a revenge tour after falling just short of their fifth straight state championship in 2023, but while they’re partly using last year’s loss as a motivator, it’s business as usual this year.
Dad Brigade completes objectives at Pelham Oaks Elementary School
Fathers in the Pelham community answered the call to fill the ranks of the 2024 Dad Brigade as they contributed their time and effort toward a range of projects aimed at improving the school environment at Pelham Oaks Elementary School on Saturday, July 27. The post Dad Brigade completes objectives at Pelham Oaks Elementary School appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.