Pelham Police Chief proposes Patrol Division restructuring

By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – A new plan proposed by Pelham Police Chief Edward Delmore could bring significant internal changes to the Pelham Police Department’s patrol division—aimed at solving longstanding staffing challenges while creating a clear pathway for leadership development within the department. The proposed restructuring, presented to the Pelham City Council…

Valhalla Board Game Café celebrates one-year anniversary

By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Valhalla Board Game Café marked its one-year anniversary in true tabletop fashion with a day-long celebration on Saturday, May 31, drawing crowds of gamers, creators and curious first-time visitors to the Norse-themed café nestled inside Campus 124 in Pelham. The event featured everything from judged cosplay contests…

Vulcan Vault returns to Pelham

By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Vulcan Vault pole vaulting competition is set to return to the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena on Saturday, July 12, bringing a full day of electrifying competition and elite-level experience to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Now in its third year, the USATF-sanctioned…

David Morgan enters Calera City Council race

By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer CALERA – David Morgan has jumped into the Calera City Council race. The lifelong Alabamian has spent the majority of his adult life working in public safety and is one of three individuals to hold the position of executive director for a 911 department before turning 30. If elected,…

Brooke Dodson announces bid for Helena City Council

FROM STAFF REPORTS HELENA – Brooke Dodson has entered the Helena City Council race, declaring his candidacy for Place 4. Dodson has lived in Helena since 1999 and wants to focus on increasing public access and government transparency throughout the community. Dodson has previously applied to fill two vacant council seats. He had the opportunity…

Dominga Gardner enters Helena City Council race

By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer HELENA ­– The Helena City Council candidate pool has another member as Dominga Gardner has announced her candidacy for Place 1. “I’m excited to share that I will be seeking office for City Council in Helena in the upcoming election on Aug. 26, 2025. As a proud resident, coach…

Valhalla Board Game Café celebrates one-year anniversary

By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – Valhalla Board Game Café marked its one-year anniversary in true tabletop fashion with a day-long celebration on Saturday, May 31, drawing crowds of gamers, creators and curious first-time visitors to the Norse-themed café nestled inside Campus 124 in Pelham. The event featured everything from judged cosplay contests…

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