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 DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Pelham Senior Center turned its monthly potluck luncheon into something far deeper than a shared meal this May. In the spirit of Memorial Day, residents gathered not only to enjoy home-cooked dishes but to reflect together on the sacrifices made by the men and women of…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Fall is just around the corner, and Pelham Parks and Recreation is gearing up for its busiest season of the year with registration now open for a wide lineup of youth and adult sports, including the return of NHL Street, a growing favorite in the community. From…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Every Tuesday at the Pelham Senior Center, a group of dedicated volunteers gathers not just for fellowship, but to create something truly special—handmade Christmas stockings for newborns spending their first holiday season at St. Vincent’s-UAB. The initiative, known as Socks of Love, has become a heartfelt tradition…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – A new opportunity is coming to Shelby County for young athletes—and it’s unlike anything the state has seen before. Alabama’s first structured youth cricket camp is set to launch this summer at Pelham Parks and Recreation, offering boys ages 6–18 a chance to learn one of the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS PELHAM – Cathy Cartagena, a longtime healthcare professional and respected community advocate, has officially qualified to run for Pelham City Council, Place 3, in the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 26. If elected, Cartagena would be one of the only city council members in Alabama with formal experience in healthcare and…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – First Baptist Church of Pelham is igniting excitement this summer with the launch of its first-ever BLAZE Week, a brand-new initiative combining the church’s annual Vacation Bible School and RAISE Camp into one action-packed week of fun, creativity and faith. BLAZE Week will take place from Monday,…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – A typical lunch break turned into an unforgettable moment of joy for the Pelham Police Department when they met Macon Staples, a bright-eyed two-year-old from Pell City who is currently battling B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The initial meeting between Macon and Pelham police officers happened by chance….
FROM STAFF REPORTS PELHAM – Darius Foster, a past chairman of Pelham’s Commercial Development Authority and youth football coach, is in the running for Place 4 on the Pelham City Council. Foster announced his candidacy in January, with the city’s municipal election taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 26. He is seeking to fill the seat…
