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Shelby County property owner claims controversial inmate facility will not be built
The Shelby County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday about the proposed zoning map for the Harpersville-Vincent Beat. After the unanimous approval of the map from the Commission, it will go to voters on 8/27 to decide whether or not the map goes into effect. But the many people...
PEO C3T Deputy Chief Kevin Cheney Receives 1st Star From US Army
The U.S. Army has promoted Col. Kevin Cheney, the deputy commander of Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical, to brigadier general during a ceremony at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The promotion highlights Chaney’s previous service to the aviation and acquisition communities, PEO C3T said in a LinkedIn post.
Man charged after charred body of missing Alabama 23-year-old found inside torched truck
A 23-year-old man missing since last week has been found dead in his burned vehicle in Dallas County. Christian Moore disappeared in the early-morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, from his home in Newbern. Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert Turner said Tuesday Moore’s 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. was found...
Celebrating Disabilities in North Alabama
July is Disability Pride Month! North Alabama is proud to be an inclusive destination with a special history. July was selected as Disability Pride Month to honor the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but here in North Alabama, it is also the month of The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace! Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and her birthplace and childhood home are open for daily visits, special events, and two more showings of the 63rd Annual Production of The Miracle Worker on July 19th and 20th. Come experience the amazing story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan at Ivy Green. Learn about Helen's strength, her international impact, and the ways her legacy inspires us today.
Planning Commission approves zoning map for Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat
The Shelby County Planning Commission approved the adoption of a zoning map for the unincorporated portion of Shelby County within the Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Planning Commission approves zoning map for Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham High School breaks records with AP exam performances
Administrators and educators took a moment to celebrate on Tuesday, July 9, when it was announced that students at Pelham High School set new records during the 2023-2024 school year. The post Pelham High School breaks records with AP exam performances appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
New shooting range coming to Shelby County
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently in the development phase of a new shooting range in Shelby County following recent land acquisitions. The post New shooting range coming to Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Employees, public draw kudos for handling no air conditioning at courthouse
Employees and customers alike made the best of a bad, and hot, situation July 8 at the Etowah County Courthouse. The water main break that disrupted service throughout the city meant there wasn’t enough water pressure to supply the chillers for the courthouse’s air conditioning unit. That meant temperatures as high as the mid-80s...
Jasper High School baseball star heading to the big leagues
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Jasper Native Connor Foley is heading to the MLB. With pick 164 of this year’s draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafts the right-handed pitcher who was most recently on the mound for the Indiana Hoosiers. Foley, a 2022 Grad of Jasper High School, finished his Sophomore...
City of Florence unveils new Singing River sculpture
If you’ve ever driven around the Shoals, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of the giant, metallic Singing River sculptures in the area. Over the weekend, the City of Florence unveiled the latest sculpture, joining Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The nearly 2,000-pound work of art was dedicated to the world-renowned musicians and people from the recording industry who helped put the Shoals area on the map.
After 32 years, Birmingham's Rib-It-Up BBQ announces closure due to economic changes
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - A long-standing barbecue restaurant in Birmingham is closing. In a Facebook post, the owners of Rib-It-Up, located at 830 First Avenue North, announced the eatery's closure after 32 years in business. Owners blame, "...the evolving economic landscape and the challenges we have faced in hiring additional staff."
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