By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – Montevallo First Baptist Church came alive with joyful noise, meaningful lessons and childlike wonder during its Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13. This year’s theme, “Magnified!”, encouraged children and adults alike to take a closer look at the details of God’s creation—and…
By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer CALERA – With the Municipal Election, set for Tuesday, Aug. 26, approaching, candidates continue to officially enter the Calera City Council race. Henry Davis, the youngest candidate at 29 years old, is among the latest to announce his decision to run. Davis is a Calera High School graduate and…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Pelham Police Department is teaming up with McDonald’s to bring a cool twist to community policing with its upcoming event, Cone with a Cop. Set for Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event invites families to stop by the McDonald’s at 580…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – It was a battle of bats and bragging rights as the Pelham Fire Department and Pelham Police Department squared off in the second annual Home Run Derby on Friday, May 23. In a spirited showdown, the Fire Department came out on top once again, defending its title…
By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor For the fourth time in the last six years, the top girls soccer player in Alabama hails from a Shelby County school as Taylor Leib etched her name into the record books as the Gatorade Player of the Year for Alabama girls soccer. Gatorade announced Leib as the winner…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Applebee’s in Pelham has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a full-scale renovation in preparation for a fresh new look. The restaurant, which first opened on October 4, 1995, closed on Monday, June 9 and is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 23. Wade Crawford,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The area of 5000 South Shades Crest Road is currently closed as law enforcement investigate a property after viewing what was believed to be an incendiary device. On June 18, at 12:47 p.m., Investigators with the Criminal Investigative Unit and Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a lawful court order for…
By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer CHELSEA – The Chelsea City Council unanimously approved the revocation of the business license held by Lily Massage LLC following in-depth investigations by authorities for the alleged promotion and engagement of prostitution. During a public hearing held at the tail end of a regularly scheduled Chelsea City Council meeting…
By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer CHELSEA – On a night with a lot of major items of business taking place in Chelsea, the Chelsea City Council took another step in the direction of a major project potentially coming to the city. During a regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the council unanimously…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer One of my greatest joys in life is pressing play on my Audio-Technica record player and letting a soundscape completely overwhelm me. Whether it’s the hardcore sound of Turnstile, the contemplative jazz of John Coltrane or the croon of Otis Redding, my ever-expanding vinyl collection represents a diverse music…
