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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Calera, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 14stories have been published about Calera which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Benjamin Russell falls in area tournament to Calera

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Benjamin Russell softball season has come to a close following losses to Calera in the Class 6A Area 5 tournament.Calera · Calera Read Article

A new police chief for Calera

Cody Powell was sworn in on Monday; he begins work on Thursday, May 1.Calera · Calera See the Story

Popular Radio Host Dies in Car Accident: Fundraiser Launched for El Potrillo's Family

Alejandro Castillo Andrade, widely known as El Potrillo and the founder of the radio station La Chula 97.5, tragically lost his life in a car accident. Andrade has been confirmed as the victim of the car accident that occurred on Saturday, March 29, in Calera, Alabama, per local outlet the Shelby County Reporter. The Calera Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit, the Shelby County Traffic Homicide Task Force, and the Shelby County Coroner’s Off…Calera · Calera Read Article

Calera Main Street hosts successful Car Show - Shelby County Reporter

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor CALERA – Visitors inspected an assortment of vivid vintage vehicles and sports cars while enjoying food trucks and more during the Calera Car Show. Calera Main Street hosted the Calera Car Show on Saturday, March 29 at the Calera Courtyard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1120 17th Ave, Calera, AL 35040. The event was first planned for March 15 but was delayed due to severe weather. “It was a great success,” said Dee S…Auto · Calera Read Article

Driver dead after crash in Calera Saturday morning

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The deadly crash happened on County Road 12, according to police.Calera · Calera See the Story

SCSBOE honors maintenance department for work following tornado - Shelby County Reporter

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer COLUMBIANA – Soon after a devastating tornado rampaged through the city of Calera on Saturday, March 15, many people in the area rushed to help clean up damage in the places that needed it. With one of those places being Calera Intermediate School, the Shelby County Schools Maintenance Department took immediate action and got to the school to begin repairs to one of the county’s learning institutions. As a result of…Tornado · Calera Read Article

Alabama family spends night in former jail cell after mobile home destroyed by tornado

88% Center coverage: 18 sources

An Alabama family finds refuge in a former jail cell after a storm destroys their mobile home.Tornado · Calera See the Story

'He lost everything': Volunteers helping those affected by storm damage in Calera

Coverage: 5 sources

Tragedy strikes Calera leaving many without shelter, damaged homes, clothes, and furniture spread out across the city.Tornado · Calera See the Story