By Staff Writer Daniel Locke ALABASTERThe community’s own 6U All-Star Squad represented the city of Alabaster and the Parks and Recreation Department well in the 6U Softball State All-Star Tournament. The team’s impressive regular-season success helped them get ready for All-Star play, according to head coach Ward Banks. According to Banks, we had a great…
By Staff Writer Dave Domezik MONTEVALLOA distinctive sight for visitors to Shoal Creek Park is the presence of students using shovels, tents scattered around the field, and the soft buzz of archaeological work. All of this is a part of an interactive educational initiative that aims to uncover one of the first religious landmarks in…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke CALERA As Independence Day draws near, the community anticipates a celebration of independence filled with fireworks, barbecues, and time spent with loved ones. This year, the monthly First Friday event on Calera Main Street will also serve as the community’s Fourth of July celebration. There will be food, live music,…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson ChicagoAfter another successful spring for the Oak Mountain Eagles, Cooper Jeffcoat’s trophy case is rapidly filling up, but his most recent accolade places him in an elite group of Oak Mountain High School athletes. Gatorade announced in a press release on Wednesday, June 25 that Jeffcoat was the 2025 Gatorade…
Having observed every possible scenario involving the city’s wastewater system, you should never hesitate to contact Justin Tripp in the event that something goes wrong. Citizens know they are in good hands when they are called. According to Tripp, he thrives under pressure and wears waterproof boots, which is why he obtained his Grade IV…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson Taylor Leib was one of the most distinguished and successful players in the history of the Briarwood Christian Lions going into her senior year. In addition to winning Metro Player of the Year and North-South MVP in 2024, the Clemson recruit has already earned two consecutive Shelby County Golden Boots,…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke A young tennis star calls Helena home with pride. As a result of his exceptional tennis skills, seventh-grader Beck Unnoppet of Prince of Peace Catholic School has earned a berth on the varsity team at John Carroll Catholic. Because of his achievements, he was able to travel to Spain to…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson With many amazing moments to show for it, another fantastic girls soccer season has ended. After a thrilling journey to the state championship, the Briarwood Christian Lions became the most successful girls soccer program in the history of the state and brought the championship home to Shelby County. While Thompson…
By Sports Editor Andrew Simonson Girls soccer in Shelby County had an outstanding season overall, with many of those victories being driven by excellent coaching. Ultimately, two individuals stood out as deserving of Shelby County Coaches of the Year recognition: Joe Randal of the Westminster School at Oak Mountain Knights and Ryan Leib of the…
By Managing Editor Noah Worton Amanda Harvie has been appointed as the new Meadow View Elementary School principal by Alabama City Schools. ACS declared on Tuesday, June 24, that Harvie, who is presently the assistant principal, will take over as MVES’s new principal for the upcoming academic year. According to ACS, her broad experience in…
