By Staff Writer Dave Domezik PELHAMIn order to continue serving as the representative for District 73, which encompasses parts of Alabaster, Helena, Montevallo, and Pelham, State Representative Kenneth Paschal has formally declared his intention to run for reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. Paschal, a Republican who served in the Army and is an…
By Staff Writer Tyler Riley BirminghamIt felt appropriate that Garrett Witherington of Briarwood Christian was joined by his friends and family when he made his college commitment on a night when one of Shelby County’s greatest was commemorating the pinnacle of his high school football achievements. At a ceremony held at Moe’s BBQ in downtown…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson It’s difficult to realize that another year of high school athletics is over, and it was one of the most memorable in the history of the county. Pelham volleyball, Chelsea girls basketball, Oak Mountain boys soccer, and Indian Springs boys soccer all made heroic runs to the finals, while Thompson…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson HOOVERIn September 2024, Bradley Williams, a wrestler from Spain Park, was going about his routine in a Southeast regional tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. He was eager to demonstrate his abilities against some of the top players in the area after winning his first Class 7A state championship and being unbeaten…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke Many individuals, including me, enjoy playing golf as a hobby. People frequently forget that golf is meant to be enjoyable. Nothing better than having fun outside with those you care about, unless you choose to play by yourself, which is definitely not a bad thing. However, golfers frequently lose sight…
By Staff Writer Tyler Riley HOOVERA firm has extended its borders in Birmingham, giving drivers a new place to stop and keep their cars clean as traffic continues to flow by on U.S. Highway 280 every day. New Day Car Wash, which already has four sites in the Birmingham region, just launched its newest location…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke CALERAAs citizens get ready to cast their ballots, the Calera Municipal Election field has been finalized as the candidate registration time has ended. The city’s at-large method of choosing City Council members always makes for a contested contest, and the mayoral race is crowded. There are five contenders for the…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson PELHAMWith a successful week at the Pelham Basketball Camp, the Pelham Panthers contributed to the continued growth of basketball in the Birmingham area. From June 23 to 25, the Pelham High School basketball teams taught a group of about 160 campers the basics of basketball in the school’s gymnasium. Greg…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke HELENAThe community now formally knows which candidates it will have to select for mayor and city council as the qualifying period for Helena’s municipal election has ended. All five City Council seats will be contested, while the mayor’s seat is up for grabs. Helena will select a new mayor after…
By Staff Writer Tyler Riley In connection with a case in which law enforcement found incendiary devices near South Shades Crest Road on June 18, a man from Shelby County has been detained and charged. On Thursday, June 26, Jerry Lee Clarke was arrested and charged with two counts of harassment, one count of reckless…
