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Wilsonville God and County Celebration June 28
Grammy and Dove Award-nominated gospel group Karen Peck and New River will perform at the Wilsonville God and Country Celebration Sunday, June 28.
Continue reading "Tony Epperson wins late model race at Shelby County Speedway"
Tony Epperson poses for pictures after winning the crate late model race at Shelby County Speedway on Saturday night.
Smaller cities turn to sheriff's office for protection
After Wiltona s police chief resigned in February, the town decided to disband its police force entirely, opting to pay the Shelby County Sheriffa s Office for protection.
County sees increase in fresh foods with additional farmers markets
Cartons of vibrant yellow squash and deep red strawberries sit sprawled across Al Hooks' stand at the Valleydale Farmer's Market.
Southern Co. to operate carbon capture center
Southern Co. will operate the National Carbon Capture Center at a facility next to Alabama Powera s Gaston plant at Wilsonville.
Two die in wrecks near Columbiana, Westover
Two people have died on Shelby County roadways so far this Memorial Day weekend.
Marie Cox, 80, of Wilsonville, passed away on May 8, 2009. She was born Aug. 11, 1928, in Etowah County to Leonard and Dalton Battles.
J.P. King Auction Co. announced its recent sale at Bulley Creek Farm in Wilsonville sold 32 lots for a combined $900,000. "The new owners will have the opportunity to build a permanent residence or vacation home while enjoying the many recreational activities that the area has to offer," Craig King, the company's president and CEO, said in a news ...
Sheriff's Reports for the week of May 13, 2009
Incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office from April 22-May 1. April 22 -Miscellaneous information from Wilsonville Town Hall, Wilsonville .
New Shelby Fire Training Center
Flames leap out of a mock kitchen on the bottom floor. In the attic, a fire rages, and smoke begins to reduce visibility.
Divorces for the week of April 29, 2009
Couples who were granted divorces in Shelby County from April 13-20. -Ronald Alexander Jefferson of Pelham and Janice W. Jefferson of Pelham.
Gadsden's J.P. King Auction Co. said it was tapped to lead the sale of nearly 50 lots on Shelby County's Lay Lake.
Local tracks have a full schedule this weekend
Wade Carlee won at Shelby County Speedway last weekend. Wade Carlee of McCalla won his second straight race in the Hobby division at Shelby County Speedway on Saturday.
Continue reading "Local race tracks in full swing -- as long as the rain stays away"
Eddie Woods of Calera poses after winning the Buzz Division race at Shelby County Speedway.
The sound of sirens brought people in Shelby County outside Wednesday just after 9 a.m.. People in three towns witnessed a police chase involving a robbery suspect.
Burglary suspect arrested after chase
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through South Shelby County.
Classic returning to its best home
Ita s good to see ESPN and BASS know where home is. Last week, the two announced that the 40th Bassmaster Classic will return to Lay Lake in February 2010.
UAB professor mentors Wilsonville, Shelby students
University of Alabama at Birmingham professor Renato Camata recently volunteered to mentor gifted students at Wilsonville and Shelby elementary schools on the topic of physics.
Divorces for the week of March 18, 2009
Couples who were granted divorces in Shelby County from March 2-9. -Josh Patrick Palmer of Pelham and Sunny Gloria Palmer of Birmingham.