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First paid Fire Chief for Alabaster FD dies
Former Alabaster Fire Chief John Cochran has died. According to the fire department, Cochran was the first paid Fire Chief at the Alabaster Fire Department. He was a pioneer of fire and emergency services in Shelby County.
Chelsea Fest and the Big Kaboom: Road closure information
Several roads will be closed Saturday as the City of Chelsea celebrates Chelsea Fest and has their fireworks show, the Big Kaboom. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, both northbound and southbound lanes of Chelsea Road (County Road 47) will be closed between US Hwy 280 and Chesser Crane Road on June 29, 2024 from around 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Chelsea Corners Way will be closed at the intersection behind the Express Oil Change.
Shelby County reports updates on park projects
A new parking area and pavilion are some of several improvements at Altadena Valley Park in Vestavia Hills, located at the former Altadena Valley Golf Course on Lakeland Trail off Acton Road in Vestavia Hills, seen on June 14. The city of Vestavia Hills partnered with Shelby County on improvements to the park.
Arc of Shelby County to host lunch and learn event covering benefit applications
The Arc of Shelby County has announced that it will hold a lunch and learn workshop next month that will be focused on how to access public benefits. The post Arc of Shelby County to host lunch and learn event covering benefit applications appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
ADEM Burn Ban Affects Nearby Counties
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As springtime blossoms across Alabama, residents are urged to familiarize themselves with regulations concerning vegetation disposal and burning, as outlined by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It is important to keep in mind that from May 1 to October 31, vegetative or land-clearing burning...
Miss Hoover, Miss Shelby County score preliminary wins in Miss Alabama 2024
Miss Hoover Abbie Stockard on Wednesday night won her evening gown preliminary in the 2024 Miss Alabama competition, while Miss Shelby County Ella Kate Nichols won her talent preliminary. It was the first of three nights of preliminary competitions in advance of the finals Saturday night. The competition is being...
Helena-based business opens new company for construction equipment
A new construction company has hit the scene in Shelby County. ABC Polymer launched TruBuilt this month as a new company within the ABC Polymer family of brands. According to a release, the new business is a strategic move allows Helena-based ABC Polymer to diversify its product offerings and cater to a broader market segment while still leveraging the reputation and resources of the parent company.
Shelby Summit 2024 highlights voting rights and social justice issues
Community engagement, social justice and the future of democracy took center stage during the annual Shelby Summit hosted by the Alabama NAACP on June 21-22. The post Shelby Summit 2024 highlights voting rights and social justice issues appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena’s Presley Lively named Female Athlete of Year
In a phenomenal year for women’s sports across the county, Helena’s Presley Lively made big waves once again and rose to the top to earn Shelby County Female Athlete of the Year. The post Helena’s Presley Lively named Female Athlete of Year appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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