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Municipal police reports for May 24 and June 3-10
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments in Shelby County from May 24 and June 3-10: -Domestic incident and capias warrant – more over law from the 1100 Block of 1st Street South. June 3. -Theft of property first...
Municipal police reports for June 16-25
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments in Shelby County from June 16-25: -Speeding and driving while license suspended from the 100 Block of 11th Avenue SW. -Fraudulent use of credit/debit card from the 1000 Block of Barkley Circle (cyberspace)....
Community Celebrates Dr. Marie N. Feagins' First 100 Days as MSCS Superintendent
In a special address – with nearly 700 in attendance and 9,000 watching online, "Building a Legacy: The First 100 Days with Superintendent Feagins," drew enthusiastic support from the community and highlighted the district’s progress under her leadership. “Bringing the community along the journey has remained a priority...
Shelby Co. man selected to be part of the official Air Force One detailing team
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County business owner was selected for the 2024 Air Force One detailing team at the museum of flight in Seattle. Daniel Gill of D&P Detail is helping to preserve and protect some of the most historic aircrafts in our nation’s history. Earlier...
Philip Cosper accepts new position in Shelby County
CHELSEA, Ala. – Long time Talladega County School System employee, Philip Cosper has accepted a new position as Assistant Principal at Chelsea High School. Cosper said of his time with the TCBOE, “I’ve had a wonderful 19-year career at Talladega County Schools system and they have truly helped me become who I am today. I will be forever grateful of TCBOE and those people there who were always there for me. I will miss my drivers and countless other administrators, teachers, staff, and students that I made so many wonderful memories with.”
Code Orange air alert for Birmingham area on Saturday
A Code Orange air quality alert will be in effect on Saturday for Jefferson and Shelby counties. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management said ground-level ozone concentrations could be high enough tomorrow to affect sensitive groups. Those include people with respiratory conditions and children. The general public is not expected...
More Weather Sirens Coming to Jefferson County, Thanks to Neighborly Gesture
The benevolence of a neighboring county will likely result in greater safety for Jefferson County residents when dangerous weather is moving in. At the request of Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Coker and Deputy Director Chris Tate, the Jefferson County Commission approved funds for the installation of at least 19 tornado sirens that were given to Jefferson County by Shelby County.
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, July 13. 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," according to the National Weather Service.
Sweltering weather is on tap this weekend, More humid air returns next week
Tonight: partly cloudy, mild, muggier. Lows will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. There is an Air Quality Alert for Saturday for Jefferson and Shelby Counties. If you have respiratory issues please limit your time outdoors. The rest of us please try to conserve energy by refueling your car after 6 PM, cutting […]
Briarwood’s Daniel Robert makes MLB debut with Texas Rangers
One of Shelby County’s greatest baseball exports got his welcome to the show in his first big league moment. The post Briarwood’s Daniel Robert makes MLB debut with Texas Rangers appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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