Helena News

Tom Azuma of Helena, Ala. pays respects to the grave of his foster father Eric Norton, who brought him to the United States from Japan, the day before Memorial Day at the Alabama National Cemetery Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Montevallo, Ala.

Phoenix Festival Alabama Phoenix Festival which occurred in was a huge success attracting fans of Science and Fantasy to the Birmingham area.

Tom Azuma of Helena, Ala. pays respects at the grave of his foster father Eric Norton, who brought him to the United States from Japan, the day before Memorial Day at the Alabama National Cemetery Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Memorial Day Weekend Thank you to all those who are serving and to those who have served.

A social worker with the Shelby County Department of Human Resources resigned after being stopped, then arrested, for speeding last week.

Young Author Ethan Thornton a 7 year old ad first grader in Helena Elementary has published an ebook.

Young Author Ethan Thornton a 7 year old ad first grader in Helena Elementary has published an ebook.

A dog breeder in Helena is accused of animal cruelty and has given up 13 of her 14 dogs.