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Huntsville native running for mayor of Decatur
Justin Weil said he’s very much aware he’s not a Decatur native. He knows he will get some pushback, but he’s ready to earn the community's trust. “Well, my hope is that over the next year, I'll earn that right. I feel like right now, with me being a property owner, I have a little bit of a skin in the game, but as I said, maybe I'll earn their trust over the next year. I mean, there's a lot going on,” said Weil.
Fast-growing suburb rejects plan for massive subdivision in Shelby County
A 948-home development is off the table in a fast-growing suburb in Shelby County following fierce objections from residents over how the new subdivision would affect traffic, schools and the environment. The Helena City Council on Monday night unanimously turned down a proposal from homebuilding cooperation D.R. Horton to annex...
Lions, Jags ranked this week
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Briarwood is ranked No. 10 in Class 5A. The Lions fell to 7A Oak Mountain 38-28 in the opener. Spain Park is No. 4 in 6A after blowing out Sparkman 38-7. This week, Briarwood travels to Homewood for another tough game. Spain Park heads to Hoover for the city rivalry. Here's the rest of the 5A and 6A polls: CLASS 6A 1. Saraland (13); 1-0 2. Parker (5); 1-0 3. Clay-Chalkville; 1-0 4. Spain Park; 1-0 5. Oxford; 1-0 6....
Cast your vote for this season’s first state volleyball player of the week
With Alabama High School Athletic Association teams taking to the court last week, all high school volleyball teams are now battling to see who will finish 2024 as champions. AL.com is offering fans an opportunity to select their choice as the top performer each week. Check out these nominees, in...
Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime
Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing access to abortions. Helping a pregnant minor travel to get a legal abortion without parental consent is now a crime in at least two Republican-led states, prompting legal action by abortion-rights advocates and copycat legislation from conservative lawmakers in a handful of other […]
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens Sept. 3
By Billy Pope Special to The Lowndes Signal The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31. The 2025 […]
City of Gadsden starting new drug task force with plans for a new jail
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford plans to terminate the city’s involvement in the Etowah County drug task force unit. Mayor Ford says his new drug task force will have more resources and more equipment to better serve the City of Gadsden. “And as I said before,...
Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 2nd Alabama location
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, alongside franchisee Power Brands Hospitality Group, will open a second Alabama location on Aug. 29. Located in Hoover, the restaurant joins the Huntsville, Alabama, location that opened in 2022, according to a press release. "After our warm welcome in Huntsville and the excitement from the Hoover community, we...
Helena residents cheer as controversial subdivision proposal gets shelved
D.R. Horton withdraws its proposal for a piece of land in unincorporated Shelby County to be annexed into the city of Helena and rezoned from A-1 agriculture to special district-residential for a potential subdivision. This came after the city council decided to vote to annex the property into the city...
Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County
Residents will have the chance to enjoy a sampling of dishes from across the county during the 16th annual Taste of Shelby County. The post Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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