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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...
MS13 gang leader wanted for murder in San Salvador sentenced after 2023 Alabama arrest
One of El Salvador’s Top 100 Most Wanted fugitives has been sentenced to federal prison after his arrest in Shelby County last year. U.S. District Court Judge Anna Manasco sentenced 30-year-old Juan Carlos Portillo to the maximum sentence of two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of illegal re-entry after deportation, according to a joint announcement Thursday by Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.
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.
Five pounds of meth recovered in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Calera police department recovered five pounds of meth in Shelby county. Chief David Hyche says recovering 5 pounds of meth isn’t going to impact the endless supply of drugs entering the country, but Hyche believes this bust saved lives. 5 pounds translates to...
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.
UAB Health System Authority to purchase St. Vincent’s for $450 million
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority has announced that it will acquire the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System’s care sites in Alabama. The post UAB Health System Authority to purchase St. Vincent’s for $450 million appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson’s Bradley Franklin named Male Athlete of Year after national success
In another incredible year of sports in Shelby County that saw many athletes earn statewide acclaim for their achievements, a select few took home national honors as well. The post Thompson’s Bradley Franklin named Male Athlete of Year after national success appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Miss Hoover, Miss Shelby County score preliminary wins in Miss Alabama 2024
It was the first of three nights of preliminary competitions in advance of the finals Saturday night. The competition is being held at the Wright Center at Samford University and includes 40 young women from across the state. The 21-year-old Stockard, who is from Vestavia Hills, is pursuing a bachelor’s...
Midday Nowcast: Sunny and Very Hot Weather
TODAY AND TOMORROW: Today is a hot and mostly dry day with a highs again in the upper 90s and low 100s. Rain chances are very low, but not zero, but really worth mentioning in the forecast. Tomorrow, scattered showers and storms return as the air becomes more unstable and moisture levels rise. It won’t rain everywhere, but rain chances will be in the 40-50%t range. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high in the upper 90s with some low 100s possible.
Brush fire affecting Shelby County contained
A fire in the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area is contained, but smoke could hang around for a while this morning. Helena Fire Chief Christopher Miller says they were the first department to respond to the fire, although it was outside of their coverage. County 17 Volunteer Fire Department also responded.
Helena wildfire contained after burning near Cahaba River
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Some Shelby County residents have complained about a strong smoke smell. The smell is a wildfire burning near the Cahaba River. According to Alabama Forestry Commission officials, it’s burned more than 100 acres. The fire is in the Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area in...
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.
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