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Among the casualties was a bill by Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, that would protect non-profit spay/neuter clinics from state efforts to shut them down. Comment?
Alabaster City Council providing office space to school board for $3,800 a month
ALABASTER, Alabama -- The Alabaster Board of Education officially has a new home office location after the City Council tonight approved a rental agreement for the new municipal administration building . Comment?
Montevallo mayor hosting meeting for business owners, others June 12
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MONTEVALLO, Alabama -- Montevallo Mayor Hollie Cost is getting ready to host the city's second meeting focusing on supporting local businesses. Comment?
Thompson High School's Air Force JROTC award is unique in Alabama
Thompson High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program stands alone in terms of quality in Alabama. Comment?
Alabaster school bus drivers earn awards for talent behind the wheel
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Giving kudos to a handful of award-winning bus drivers for Alabaster schools, interim superintendent Phil Hammonds on Monday night recalled how every day he sees the vehicles dropping off children. Comment?
YMCA's top youth volunteers come from Thompson High School in Alabaster
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Thompson High School students Victoria Johnson, Madison Bierman and Brittany Bell receive recognition as the top youth volunteers for their work at YMCA facilities in Alabaster, Pelham and Greystone during the Alabaster Board of Education's meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013. Comment?
Gardendale school study to be released tonight
GARDENDALE , Alabama - The results of a study assessing the feasibility of creating a city school system in Gardendale will be released tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Gardendale Civic Center. Comment?
Alabaster school board sets meal prices reflecting federal requirements
The Alabaster Board of Education on Monday night approved the meal prices for the upcoming academic year at a rate that reflects pricing requirements from the federal government as they pertain to new school districts. Comment?
Nighttime work on I-65 between Alabaster and Pelham this week
The Alabama Department of Transportation is conducting nighttime operations this week on Interstate 65 from just south of the Alabaster exchange north to the Pelham ramps at County Road 52's Exit 242. Comment?
New Alabaster school board member rises to leadership post at first meeting
Alabaster Board of Education member Derek Henderson at his first meeting tonight received a warm welcome that included a show of respect from his fellow leaders. Comment?
Alabaster's Albert L. Scott Library hosting spring book sale May 17-19
The Albert L. Scott Library in Alabaster is holding its spring book sale this weekend starting with an exclusive preview for Friends of the Library members on Friday. Comment?
Alabaster school literacy coach in running to become state's top reading teacher
An Alabaster-area elementary school instructor is vying to become the state's top reading teacher at a conference later this year. Comment?
Columbiana's Never Ever Give Up benefit race offers another chance to help kids
The organizer of a 5K run happening in Columbiana on June 29 to raise money for two Shelby County children with health issues is hosting another event the same day to help three others. Comment?
Shelby County Road 22: Repairing rough rail ruts
Q: Who is responsible for the almost impassable CSX Railroad grade crossing on Shelby County Road 22, just before it intersects with U.S. 31 ? Either the county road department or CSX needs to work on this awful crossing, to at least bring it to the standard of the three crossings on U.S. 31 between the I-65 Calera exit and Alabaster. Comment?
Sharp disagreements surface again as lawmakers amend Alabama Accountability Act
The deep divide over the Alabama Accountability Act, blamed for mistrust, raw feelings and filibusters throughout the legislative session, flared up Thursday as lawmakers voted to revise the controversial law. Comment?
Alabaster's CityFest starting the day's festivities June 1 with a new 5K race
Before the 11th annual CityFest musical festivities start June 1 in Alabaster, people can kick off the day by participating in the new 5K race. Comment?
Alabaster author signing her memoir at Sanctuary Christian Books on May 11
Dena Bedsole will be available to sign copies of her memoir, "A New View of an Old Horizon," at Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts in Alabaster from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Comment?
Alabaster author's memoirs about her father's death: 'I was truly answering a calling to...
Dena Bedsole remembers clearly a day not so long ago when her father, reeling from pancreatic cancer, almost died and her husband suffered a severe migraine that required immediate hospital attention. Comment?
Veteran pediatric heart surgeon joins Children's of Alabama hospital
Dr. David Cleveland, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who most recently was chief medical officer at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, has joined Children's of Alabama. Comment?
Alabaster leaders approve $1.94 million in tax breaks to lure Dick's Sporting Goods
The Alabaster City Council tonight approved an agreement to give about $1.94 million in sales tax relief over a 10-year period to the developer of a new Dick's Sporting Goods store. Comment?