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New burn ordinance in the works
The Leeds City Council met for nearly three hours Monday night where they voted to look into installing an updated burn ordinance and accepted resolutions regarding the Grand River development.
Sheriff's reports for the week of August 6
Incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office from July 12-23. July 12 -Criminal mischief/criminal trespass from the 700 block of Highway 270, Maylene.
Leeds' Covenant Bank plans full-service branch in Hoover
A small, Leeds-based bank plans to embark on new territory and buy in on a piece of the Birmingham's banking action.
Marriages for the week of August 13
Couples who applied for marriage licenses in Shelby County from July 25-Aug. 1. -Clayton Davis Culwell, 22, of Leeds and Leigh Anne Jenkins, 18, of Leeds.
Hotel slated near Barber, Bass Pro
A new $11.5 million Hampton Inn is slated for Leeds to cater to visitors of Barber Motorsports Park, Bass Pro Shops and a planned outlet mall.
Residents of Avalon Place filled the council chambers at Moody City Hall on Monday night to discuss the status of roads within the subdivision.
City preparing for BPS opening
While the city and Leeds residents are anticipating the opening of the Bass Pro Shops in November, the Leeds Police Department will already be prepared to handle the influx of people waiting for the doors to ...
ALDOT to hold Public Hearing regarding Rex Lake Road
ANNOUNCING The Alabama Department of Transportation will conduct a Design Hearing concerning the following proposed project: PROJECT NUMBER: STPBH-3713 Widen CR-1397 from Approximately 1,600 Feet South of ...
Updated: Most Birmingham-area schools make Adequate Yearly Progress
The vast majority of schools in Birmingham-area systems met all of the goals required by the federal No Child Left Behind program in 2007-08, according to a report released today by the state Department of ...
Parker announces run for seat on Moody Council
Ricky A. Parker has announced that he is running for Moody City Council Place 5. Parker is a life long resident of the Leeds and Moody area, having lived in Moody for the past 17 years.
Stack named August artist by LAC
Kathleen Stack has been invited to exhibit her works in the Leeds Arts Council Art Gallery during the month of August.
The Jonathan Bass House, located along the historic stagecoach route at 1129 Montevallo Road, was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of Interior.
Walker crowned as Miss Leeds Area Outstanding Teen 2009
On May 10, 2008 at the Leeds Arts Center, 14-year-old Scarlett Walker of Shelby County won the title of Miss Leeds Area Outstanding Teen 2009.
Grand Am Koni Challenge: GuA finishes 2nd in Barber Motorsport Park
This past weekend, July 17th-19th was the 5th round of the Grand-Am Koni Challenge Series in Barber Motorsports Park, in Leeds Alabama.
Web site created to honor and help police officer's family
A memorial Web site has been created to honor a police officer who gave his life in the line of duty.
Continue reading "Leeds council approves new roof for police headquarters"
The Leeds City Council tonight approved spending nearly $50,000 to replace a leaky roof on police headquarters near the civic center.
Continue reading "Leeds council approves new roof for police headquarters"
The Leeds City Council tonight approved spending nearly $50,000 to replace a leaky roof on police headquarters near the civic center.
Emergency Appeal for Blood Donors
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are making an emergency appeal for blood donors of all blood types.
The Leeds City Council addressed condemned houses once again and even decided to uphold one appeal during Monday night's meeting.