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‘Don’t forget about us’: Swift water rescue team recalls survivor’s parting words
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Calera Fire Department shared photos and video of their recent rescue and recovery mission to North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. While all the swift water rescue teams from Central Alabama are now back home, they’ll never forget what they witnessed after being on the ground for seven […]
This place in Vestavia Hills offers unbeatable Mediterranean flavors with a local touch
With a concentration on Greek and Lebanese food, The Olive Branch, a hidden gem in Vestavia Hills, serves a variety of Mediterranean pleasures. A few of their most well-liked menu items are the tasty falafel, gyros, hummus, chicken kabobs, and steak kabobs. They also have lighter options on their menu, like fresh Greek salads and tabbouleh, which are frequently served with homemade dressings. The gyro platter, a popular dish that combines soft gyro meat, wild rice, and hummus, is one of their best-selling items. Whether dining in or taking food to go, people continually praise about the taste and quality of each dish.
Elementary and middle schools in Shelby County ranked amongst best in state
Several elementary and middle schools in Shelby County ranked amongst the best in the state according to the Niche.com school rankings. In Shelby County, there are 15 elementary schools ranked in the top 150 in the state and seven middle schools ranked in the top 150 in Alabama. The post Elementary and middle schools in Shelby County ranked amongst best in state appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Several Shelby County area high schools rank highly in Niche rankings
Several schools in Shelby County have achieved a high placement in Niche.com’s 2025 Best Public High Schools in Alabama and Best Private High Schools in Alabama rankings. The post Several Shelby County area high schools rank highly in Niche rankings appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby County school districts place among top 30 in Niche rankings
All four school districts inside Shelby County are among the top 30 districts in the state, according to the 2025 rankings released by Niche.com. The post Shelby County school districts place among top 30 in Niche rankings appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera residents express concern with Waterford Subdivision plan
Council members made the decision to table a vote to allow further review on the Waterford Subdivision plan which would include properties for mixed use, detached single family residential housing, a swimming pool and clubhouse etc.
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