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Alabaster meets with state representatives to discuss SSUT tax - Shelby County Reporter

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By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – State representatives met with the Alabaster City Council to discuss the effects of the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax during a recent meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Reps. Russell Bedsole and Kenneth Paschal, alongside Sen. April Weaver, joined the Alabaster City Council, Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and Mayor Scott Brakefield for the meeting on the state’s SSUT policy. Alabaster Finance Direc…Read Article

New hotel and gas station coming to Alabaster

(City of Alabaster) Earlier this week, the Alabaster City Council approved agreements for a new Hampton Inn and Suites/Home2 Suites and a new QuikTrip to be constructed in the Colonial Promenade shopping center. Alabaster gets a new hotel + gas station (City of Alabaster) According to an announcement by the City of Alabaster, the City Council has approved two new projects near the Colonial Promenade shopping center off the Highway 31/I-65 interc…Alabaster · Alabaster Read Article

Pelham 2025 Municipal Candidates Forum - Shelby County Reporter

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Pelham residents heard from candidates running for mayor and city council at a special candidates forum on Tuesday, Aug. 12. With each seat contested in this year’s race, make sure to watch the full forum before voting on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The post Pelham 2025 Municipal Candidates Forum appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Chelsea Prediction: Veteran core seeks another run at regional glory - Shelby County Reporter

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By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor By all measures, the Chelsea Hornets took a step in the right direction last year by making the playoffs for the first time since 2021. However, you could tell that it wasn’t as big of a step as they wanted to take. That’s partly down to a 6-0 start that cratered into a five-game losing streak that the Hornets will carry into the 2025 season. That said, four of those five losses came to playoff teams, and the o…Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Two by Two Rescue to host Barktoberfest 2025 in Pelham - Shelby County Reporter

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FROM STAFF REPORTS PELHAM – Two by Two Animal Rescue is bringing back its largest annual fundraiser this fall, inviting the community to celebrate pets, people and purpose at Barktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 11. The family-friendly, pet-welcoming festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Park 124, 310 Opportunity Drive, and will be held rain or shine. Admission is free, with a $5 wristband option for unlimited play in the Kid-Zone. – Atten…Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Calera building chemistry ahead of Hannah Bartlett’s first year as coach - Shelby County Reporter

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By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor The Calera Eagles will have a few changes going into the 2025 season but the same goal of making a deep run in regionals. After a regionals bid in 2024 was ended by the No. 1 team in Class 6A, Montgomery Academy, Calera will now have a new leader heading into the new season after Ashley Blankenship stepped aside to solely focus on softball. Hannah Bartlett enters her first season as a head volleyball coach and …Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Montevallo City Council approves solid waste rate increase - Shelby County Reporter

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By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – The Montevallo City Council approved several resolutions at its Monday, Aug. 11 meeting, including a modest increase in the city’s solid waste rate, the purchase of a new backup generator for City Hall and a commemorative plaque for Stephens Park. The council voted to renew its contract with Republic Services for solid waste pickup and disposal, setting the new residential billing rate at $33.50 per m…Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Montevallo riding momentum into year one of Matthew Allen era - Shelby County Reporter

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By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor The Montevallo Bulldogs had a massive change at the helm over the offseason as Tena Niven stepped into retirement and former West Blocton coach Matthew Allen stepped into the head coaching role. However, that was the biggest change, and one of the only ones at that. Allen inherits a talented veteran core heading into its second season in Class 5A and looking to make some waves in the postseason. “Everybody’s ex…Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

Helena honors first responders’ life-saving actions - Shelby County Reporter

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By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer HELENA – Six first responders were honored for life-saving actions at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Helena City Council on Monday, Aug. 11, each receiving a letter of commendation. The first responders recognized included Cpl. Trey Trapolino of the Helena Police Department as well as Capt. Jack Clark, firefighter Kurt Schroeter, firefighter and medic Trenton Johnson, firefighter Mathew Finney and firefighter…Columbiana · Columbiana Read Article

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Alabaster meets with state representatives to discuss SSUT tax - Shelby County Reporter

New hotel and gas station coming to Alabaster

Pelham 2025 Municipal Candidates Forum - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea Prediction: Veteran core seeks another run at regional glory - Shelby County Reporter

Two by Two Rescue to host Barktoberfest 2025 in Pelham - Shelby County Reporter

Calera building chemistry ahead of Hannah Bartlett’s first year as coach - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo City Council approves solid waste rate increase - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo riding momentum into year one of Matthew Allen era - Shelby County Reporter

Helena honors first responders’ life-saving actions - Shelby County Reporter

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New hotel and gas station coming to Alabaster

Pelham 2025 Municipal Candidates Forum - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea Prediction: Veteran core seeks another run at regional glory - Shelby County Reporter

Two by Two Rescue to host Barktoberfest 2025 in Pelham - Shelby County Reporter

Calera building chemistry ahead of Hannah Bartlett’s first year as coach - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo City Council approves solid waste rate increase - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo riding momentum into year one of Matthew Allen era - Shelby County Reporter

Helena honors first responders’ life-saving actions - Shelby County Reporter