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Rain fails to dampen spirits at Columbiana’s Liberty Day Festival
Despite looming clouds and intermittent downpours, the weather didn’t stand a chance against the excitement and community spirit that was on display as Columbiana celebrated its 38th annual Liberty Day Festival last weekend. The post Rain fails to dampen spirits at Columbiana’s Liberty Day Festival appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Daniela DeLuca appointed to the Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Pelham City Council decided upon and announced the appointment of Pelham resident Daniela DeLuca to the Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board during the latest council work session and meeting on Monday, July 1. The post Daniela DeLuca appointed to the Pelham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham area gentlemen’s club catches fire Wednesday morning
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Firefighters are working Wednesday morning to put out a fire at a Birmingham gentlemen’s club. Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) crews were dispatched to Club Volcano on 19th Street Ensley at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officials say that, as of 6:30 a.m., the fire is...
Birmingham City Schools Release ‘Under the Lights’ Game of the Week 2024 Football Schedule
With the football season less than two months away, BCS Media has released the schedule for the Birmingham City Schools Under the Lights Game of the Week broadcasts for 2024. This season, all Game of the Week broadcasts will fall on Thursdays. The games will be carried live on the district’s Vimeo channel.
Man tried to take state trooper's patrol vehicle at crash scene in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama State Trooper and another person are recovering, following an incident at a vehicle crash scene in Birmingham Tuesday. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported a trooper stopped to check on the crash near the 1700 block of Tallapoosa Street just before 6:30 p.m. July 2.
Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council
The Chelsea City Council held a second reading for proposed 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 2. The post Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church hosts Juneteenth celebration
Community members gathered together to honor and recognize an important moment in American history and several important figures in Alabaster during a Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The post Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church hosts Juneteenth celebration appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
New amphitheater in Alabaster starts to take shape
ALABASTER, Ala. — The city of Alabaster has provided an update about the new amphitheater. According to a social media post, the city said good progress has been made during the last few weeks. The stage was visible and the circular base could be seen in photos. In addition...
Kuehne+Nagel moves into new cargo facility at Birmingham airport
Logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has moved into a new home base at Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), making it easier to manage weekly chartered freight flights from Stuttgart, Germany, that began last year. The Birmingham Airport Authority last week held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of a 53,000-square-foot facility with...
'They shoot up in the air, out the car, just drive on': East Lake resident encourages action as homicides increase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — To this point in 2024, the number of killings in Birmingham outnumbers the homicide rates from last year. The latest shooting was in East Lake, leaving 30-year-old Kameron Connell dead. So far, no one's been arrested. "People are getting murdered, and it just, it's just awful,"...
Northport Winn-Dixie grocery store will close, re-open as Aldi
The Winn-Dixie on McFarland Blvd in Northport will close temporarily and re-open as Aldi. The grocery store at 10 McFarland Blvd., will close mid-July as it prepares to transition to the Aldi format. More: Tuscaloosa Farmers Market will add Tuesdays to its schedule in July ...
Fayetteville’s Granger Bulger shines at Auburn youth basketball camp
AUBURN, Ala. – Nine-year-old Granger Bulger, of Fayetteville, emerged as a standout at a June youth basketball camp hosted by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl at Neville Arena. The camp, designed for learning and competition, featured a roster of Auburn University graduate assistants, assistant coaches, trainers, current players, and former players.
1 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are on the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 280 in Sylacauga Tuesday afternoon. The pile-up wreck happened around 2 p.m. and involved five cars at the Ft. Williams Street and Fayetteville Highway intersection. According to Sylacauga Police Department, one person was pronounced dead on the scene. Talladega […]
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
‘Bluey’s Big Play’ coming to the BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Emmy award-winning children’s series “Bluey” is coming to the stage in Birmingham for two days. “Bluey’s Big Play” will be live from the BJCC Concert Hall on July 3 and July 4. It will feature the Heeler family in a brand-new story from the show’s creator, Joe Brumm. Tickets can […]
Jefferson County coroner searching for families of 2 men who recently died
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family members of people who recently died. All efforts to locate the following individual’s families have failed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603. Darrell Talton On June 19, Darrell Talton, 48, […]
Birmingham police searching for suspects in gas station robberies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed two gas stations over the weekend. According to BPD, on both June 28 and June 29, the two suspects robbed a clerk at the Shell Gas Station located at 2236 Highland Ave. On June 29, a clerk at the […]
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