FROM STAFF REPORTS MONTEVALLO – America’s Field Trip is a nationwide initiative encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them, with first-place awardees receiving special behind-the-scenes experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites. Thousands of students across the country sent in inspiring submissions responding to the prompt “What does America mean to…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – A new kind of recreational challenge is coming to the east side of Pelham this summer as construction is underway on the city’s first disc golf course at Coker Park. The 10-hole course will offer a moderate challenge with a mix of wooded terrain and water features,…
By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor Alabaster resident Mandie Ledkins has announced her candidacy for Alabama state Senate in District 14. Ledkins is a lifelong Alabamian and grew up in Fort Payne and is a graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. She is the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran. She…
FROM STAFF REPORTS PELHAM – The Pelham City Council recently adopted a new, streamlined parking ordinance designed to improve enforcement, enhance public safety and align parking regulations with modern land use and development patterns. This update establishes clearer and more consistent standards for parking throughout the city. The new ordinance also addresses ongoing issues such…
By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – After spending the last 17 years serving the city of Alabaster, Ward 1 representative and City Council President Sophie Martin has announced that she is not seeking reelection. Martin was first elected to serve on the Alabaster City Council in 2008 and was subsequently reelected in 2012,…
After a Maryland couple’s house was mistakenly marked on Google Maps as a 24-hour marijuana dispensary, strangers rang the doorbell both day and night in the hopes of picking up marijuana. Despite the homeowners’ best efforts to persuade them that they are not a cannabis shop, the steady stream of would-be stoners captured on camera…
At the age of 100, Layne Horwich received a stage one breast cancer diagnosis. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis when Horwich’s granddaughter went for a mammogram. However, she continued to fight despite her advanced age. “I wanted it out,” Horwich stated. “I was so happy I didn’t have a stroke or a heart attack because I…
This summer, LEGO and Nike are working together to create limited-edition items and special events in cities across the globe, such as the Nike x LEGO Play Arena at Legoland California. In addition to the LEGO Nike Dunk set, Nike and LEGO are releasing a line of clothing and accessories, the Nike Air Max Dn…
Before passing away on Thursday, former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik was regarded as a “fearless” leader who guided New Yorkers through the most difficult moments following the 9/11 terror attacks. After a prominent career in law enforcement that included both successes and difficulties, the 69-year-old former Big Apple top cop passed away surrounded by family…
Faizan Zaki defeated eight other competitors to win the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, taking home over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Faizan, a thirteen-year-old from Allen, Texas, finished second in the previous year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee and was favored to win this year. The competition came down to Sarv Dharavane,…
