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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."
Upcoming Job Fairs and Services at Tuscaloosa Area Career Center
The Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is excited to announce two job fairs happening on Thursday, July 18th, providing fantastic opportunities for job seekers to connect with potential employers and explore various career options. Shoal Creek Mine Job Fair. On July 18th, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the Career Center...
Volunteers needed at Tail’s End Thrift Store run by HSEC
Co-located with our Shelter at 255 Central Plank Road (Hwy 9) in Wetumpka is our Tail’s End Thrift Store. This Volunteer run operation is absolutely vital to our private, non-profit Shelter, as all of the proceeds generated by the store’s sales come to our Humane Shelter. For those who find volunteering in a Shelter too emotionally challenging, volunteering in our Thrift Store is a fantastic way to help our pets in a very big way (because you can come visit our pets while volunteering).
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
Braves draft University of Montevallo’s Logan Samuels, becomes UM’s highest draft pick
After growing up and playing in Braves country, one of the Falcons’ finest will represent the purple and gold in the Atlanta Braves organization. The post Braves draft University of Montevallo’s Logan Samuels, becomes UM’s highest draft pick appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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