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Earning their rings: Oak Mountain alumni Toni and Nicole Payne’s journey to playing for Nigeria in Olympics
When talent is in your DNA, it drives you to succeed, which is exactly what sisters Toni and Nicole Payne are carrying with them as they travel to play soccer for Team Nigeria in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The post Earning their rings: Oak Mountain alumni Toni and Nicole Payne’s journey to playing for Nigeria in Olympics appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea’s Lauren Buchanan wins North MVP honors, Spain Park, Pelham players also feature in North-South Game
Four players from area schools shined for both the North and South All-Stars when the volleyball North-South All-Star Game took place on Thursday, July 18 in Montgomery. The post Chelsea’s Lauren Buchanan wins North MVP honors, Spain Park, Pelham players also feature in North-South Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Salsa in the Park sequel set for September
Pelham residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the beat and move their feet when Salsa in the Park returns for its second year this September. The post Salsa in the Park sequel set for September appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Post 555 sponsors students at 87th annual Alabama American Legion Boys State
The American Legion recently celebrated the successful completion of the 87th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State event that concluded on June 1. The post Post 555 sponsors students at 87th annual Alabama American Legion Boys State appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park, Oak Mountain State Park host Hartford Nationals for athletes with disabilities
National competition was brought back to Hoover for another year as the Hartford Nationals hosted numerous competitions from July 12-18. The post Spain Park, Oak Mountain State Park host Hartford Nationals for athletes with disabilities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp
Just moments before torrential rain showers rolled across Spain Park High School, the Spain Park Jaguars finished up a fun couple of hours teaching skills to kids in the Hoover area at the Spain Park Football Camp on Wednesday, July 17. The post Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Briarwood’s Sawyer Felton earns assist, Oak Mountain, Westminster OM players feature in big North All-Stars victory
Lightning struck twice in Montgomery on Wednesday, July 17 as the boys soccer North All-Stars won by the same scoreline as the girls while aided by a Briarwood Christian assist. The post Briarwood’s Sawyer Felton earns assist, Oak Mountain, Westminster OM players feature in big North All-Stars victory appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park’s Addy Soehn scores twice, Briarwood’s Taylor Leib wins MVP in North All-Stars blowout win
It was an absolutely dominant performance for the North All-Stars on the pitch, and Shelby County’s finest were at the forefront of the victory. The post Spain Park’s Addy Soehn scores twice, Briarwood’s Taylor Leib wins MVP in North All-Stars blowout win appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist
The Helena Police Department has shared that an 11-year-old juvenile was responsible for the fire at the Publix supermarket at Crow’s Corner on July 15. The post Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater
The new amphitheater is planned to feature a state-of-the-art sound system, a performing stage, a video board as well as loading and unloading areas for bands and storage. The post Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.
New Vision Christian Church plans three-day event for August
The New Vision Christian Church in Helena is currently in the midst of preparations for an expanded iteration of their annual Family and Friends Picnic which is scheduled to take place this August. The post New Vision Christian Church plans three-day event for August appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.
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.
Grandview recognized for commitment to stroke care
Grandview 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 according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The post Grandview recognized for commitment to stroke care appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea’s Haley Trotter scores double figures in North All-Stars win over South
The reigning queen of Shelby County basketball put her mark on North-South All-Star Week with a big performance in the week’s annual girls basketball showcase. The post Chelsea’s Haley Trotter scores double figures in North All-Stars win over South appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea approves change to form of government, increase to future council pay
The Chelsea City Council approved ordinances to change the city’s form of government and make amendments to the salary of its future mayor and city council members during a meeting on Tuesday, July 16. The post Chelsea approves change to form of government, increase to future council pay appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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