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Air quality alert affecting Jefferson and Shelby counties Tuesday
On Monday at 4:19 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for Jefferson and Shelby counties. "The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, ADEM, has issued an Air Quality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby counties for Tuesday, June 25. Under Code Orange conditions, ground level ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children and people with asthma are individuals most at risk under these expected conditions. ADEM recommends the following actions during an air quality alert for ozone: Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature. Limit driving and combine errands. Use the bus or car pool to work. Avoid use of gasoline power lawn and garden equipment. Refuel cars and trucks after 6 p.m. Limit engine idling. Use household, workshop, and garden chemicals in ways that keep evaporation to a minimum, or try to avoid them when poor air quality is forecast. If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors," says the National Weather Service.
Code Orange air quality alert for Birmingham area on Tuesday
A Code Orange air quality alert will be in effect on Tuesday for Jefferson and Shelby counties. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management issued the alert because ozone levels on Tuesday are expected to rise high enough to affect those with respiratory conditions. Children can also be at risk. According...
Divorces for May 10-June 3
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following individuals were issued divorces in Shelby County from May 10-June 3:. -Melissa Rae Lamar, of Birmingham, and Charles Doglas Lamar, of Birmingham. -Kendra Satterwhite Smith, of Birmingham, and Anthony Thomas Smith, of Birmingham. -Mary Gail McCarty, of Birmingham, and Allison Monique McCarty,...
Local organization building beds for Kids
It's estimated that 3% of children in the united states do not have a bed to sleep in at night. Volunteers built twin beds in Shelby County Saturday morning. All in an effort to ensure no child sleeps on the floor in Alabama. The Birmingham Southern Chapter of Sleep in...
Arrest reports from May 1-June 5
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following individuals were arrested by municipal police departments in Shelby County from May 1-June 5:. -Rigoberto Arteaga Trejo, 36, of Birmingham, driving under the influence – alcohol. -Oscar Murillo Arteaga, 20, of Birmingham, driving under the influence – alcohol. -LaDarius Devontae...
Municipal police reports for May 1-June 5
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments in Shelby County from March 15, and May 1-June 5:. -FTA: theft of property 4th from Highway 280 and Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham. May 24. -Criminal mischief third degree ($500 or less) from...
Air quality alert affecting Jefferson and Shelby counties Saturday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Saturday at 5:45 p.m. for Jefferson and Shelby counties. "The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, ADEM, has issued an Air Quality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby counties for Saturday, June 22. Under Code Orange conditions, ground level ozone concentrations are expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children and people with asthma are individuals most at risk under these expected conditions. ADEM recommends the following actions during an air quality alert for ozone: Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature. Limit driving and combine errands. Use the bus or car pool to work. Avoid use of gasoline power lawn and garden equipment. Refuel cars and trucks after 6 p.m. Limit engine idling. Use household, workshop, and garden chemicals in ways that keep evaporation to a minimum, or try to avoid them when poor air quality is forecast. If breathing becomes difficult, move indoors," states the National Weather Service.
Shelby County names West Blocton’s Chase Cornelius as head boys basketball coach
Shelby County didn’t have to look too far outside the Birmingham metro area for the next leader of its boys basketball team as it has now secured Chase Cornelius as its new head coach. The post Shelby County names West Blocton’s Chase Cornelius as head boys basketball coach appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
SCS hires new technology coordinator, adds updates to academic guide
Ingrid Abner was named Technology Coordinator for Shelby County Schools and was approved during the Shelby County Board of Education meeting on June 20. Abner is in her 18th year in education and currently serves as Assistant Director of Instructional Technology for Jefferson County Schools. Previously, she served in Tarrant City Schools as Technology and Testing Coordinator and Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Code Orange air quality alert for Birmingham metro on Saturday
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for the Birmingham area for Saturday. Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to be elevated in Jefferson and Shelby counties and could affect those with respiratory conditions or children. The general public is not expected to be affected.
Area unemployment rate down from April; state job participation steady
MONTGOMERY – As the weather heats up, so does the job market – especially in North Alabama. According to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Labor, five counties in the region have unemployment rates of 2% or lower and the city of Madison is third-lowest among major cities at 1.8%.
Owens House raises awareness, seeks funds at Pelham City Council
Representatives from Owens House spoke to the Pelham City Council on the night of Monday, June 17 to raise awareness and seek assistance in the expansion and provision of their mission to protect children in Shelby County. The post Owens House raises awareness, seeks funds at Pelham City Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera PD recovers 5 pounds of meth
Officers with the Calera Police Department recovered 5 pounds of methamphetamine in the past week according to an announcement made by the CPD on Tuesday, June 18. The post Calera PD recovers 5 pounds of meth appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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