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Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 77th annual Chilton County Peach Festival this year came with a completely revamped schedule that aimed to make things more comfortable for visitors, and extend the spotlight shined on the county’s peach industry and its farmers. These changes led to huge positives, and a June to remember for […] The post Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Metal cups among items newly prohibited in Tuscaloosa County schools
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Students attending Tuscaloosa County Schools can expect some new changes when classes get underway in August. Every county high school and middle school will have weapon detection systems installed to keep students, teachers and administrators safe. Jennifer Teffs lives in Lakeview and has children who attend Brookwood high and […]
Thompson’s annual football camp provides fun memories for Alabaster community
Amidst a period of spontaneous summer showers, the weather opened up for the Thompson Warriors to host their 10th annual Thompson Football Camp on Monday, July 15 at Warrior Stadium. The post Thompson’s annual football camp provides fun memories for Alabaster community appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Prattville paramedic named Alabama Firefighter of the Year
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A paramedic in Prattville has been honored with a statewide award, the Prattville Fire Department announced in a social media post. Firefighter paramedic Josh Shedd was honored Tuesday night with the State of Alabama Firefighter of the Year award. Shedd was nominated by his command staff...
Pelham High School announces school registration days
Administrators at Pelham High School are currently in the process of preparing for a new school year and with that comes the scheduling of registration dates for returning and incoming students at PHS. The post Pelham High School announces school registration days appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Columbiana achieves Tree City USA designation
Columbiana’s Music on Main event was the host of a celebratory presentation on the night of Friday, July 12 when the city was officially declared a part of Tree City USA by the Alabama Forestry Commission. The post Columbiana achieves Tree City USA designation appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby Baptist receives national recognition for commitment to stroke care
Shelby Baptist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. The post Shelby Baptist receives national recognition for commitment to stroke care appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
$25,000 cash reward for information on death of Birmingham 5-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – A $25,000 reward has been offered by the Birmingham Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama for information in the case of five-year-old shooting victim Landyn Brooks. Brooks and his mother, Arkia Berry, were in a vehicle with Eric Ashley Jr. when the vehicle was shot at by an unknown […]
90′s back to school gospel concert happening this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir is inviting families to enjoy gospel music while getting prepped for the new school year. The choir is hosting a “Back to the 90′s” gospel concert for parents and students in the community. At the event, families will be given free school supplies for the upcoming year. The choir’s founder and director, Ahkeem Lee, says it was originally founded for this purpose almost nine years ago.
‘On par with a state championship;’ Hewitt-Trussville outperforms state, national AP Test scores
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville City Schools recently announced that the Advanced Placement (AP) Test scores at Hewitt-Trussville High School were double the state average and significantly higher than the national average, according to preliminary data. AP classes are college-level classes, which can count for college credit, offered to high school students.
Tuscaloosa’s Sitar to Open New “Express” Location North of River
It will soon be easier than ever to get the legendary taste of Tuscaloosa's Sitar of India hot to go after they open a new "Express" location north of the Black Warrior River. A spokesperson for the restaurant told the Thread that after 20 years introducing Tuscaloosa to the delights of Indian cuisine, the owners at Sitar are ready to expand and have signed a lease to open a new space in northern Tuscaloosa.
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets. Police are still on the scene and this situation is still developing, but at 9:30 a.m., TPD spokesperson Stephanie Taylor said officers responded to the area of Kaulton Park in west Tuscaloosa after gunshots were reported around 8:45 a.m.
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore tops Pelham for title banner
Just three days after the South Shore 11-year-old baseball all stars pummeled Pelham Little League 11-0 in the Section 3 South winners’ bracket final on their home field, they repeated the feat, this time taking the S3S championship over Pelham by the same 11-0 score Tuesday at Van Nest Little League in the Bronx.
Man found shot dead on kitchen floor of Birmingham apartment
A man was found shot to death early Wednesday inside his apartment. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Maurice Arrinjuando Turner. He was 52. North Precinct officers just after 1:30 a.m. responded to a Shot Spotter notification in the 800 block of Jasper Road. The gunfire...
New seafood restaurant, Magnolia Point, now open in Southside
Today, Magnolia Point—a new seafood restaurant created by Pihakis Restaurant Group and local developer Michael Mouron—officially opened its doors to the public. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Magnolia Point, including its menu, hours and more. Magnolia Point now open in Southside. In 2021,...
Find hidden gems at Sanford & Sisters Liquidation & Wholesale
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - At Sanford & Sisters Liquidation & Wholesale, you never know what you’re going to find. With 6 acres of sale floor, there’s a little bit of everything! You could spend hours looking at inventory, and still not see everything. Everything on the floor is significantly discounted from the original price at big box stores.
These Alabama Winn-Dixies are being converted to Aldi stores
Three Alabama Winn-Dixie stores are slated to be converted into Aldi locations. According to the company, the stores at 10 McFarland Blvd. in Northport, 2910 Morgan Road in Bessemer and 4701 Center Point Road in Pinson will become Aldi stores. A company spokesperson said more information will be made available...
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