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Alabama Supreme Court rules in favor of Trinity relocation
The Supreme Court of Alabama has denied requests by Brookwood Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Hospital, refusing to consider continued arguments against Trinity Medical Center’s relocation. more »
May 17, 2013 in News (1 Comments)
Road construction this week on 119
Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close State Route 119 from US 31 in Pelham to US 280 in Shelby County to perform asphalt paving operations at various times from May 5-10. more »
May 6, 2013 in News
May 18: Event to raise Lyme disease awareness
In conjunction with Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Alabama Lyme Disease Association will hold an awareness event at Veterans Park on May 18. The festivities will take place at the new pavilion near the playground starting at 10 a.m. more »
May 1, 2013 in News
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Regions Tradition returning to 280
Two-year tournament winner Tom Lehman will attempt a “three-peat” for this year’s Regions Tradition as he faces a 58-player pool featuring PGA Tour stars like Fred Couples, Hale Irwin and Corey Pavin. more »
May 1, 2013 in News
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Community comes out for Mt Laurel Spring Festival
The Town of Mt Laurel was host to a sea of booths, kids carnival fun, food and more for its Spring Festival on April 13. Slideshow inside. more »
Apr 17, 2013 in News
Hoover schools closing 3 hours early due to threat of severe weather
Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon (April 11), Hoover City Schools will dismiss three hours early. All after-school activities, including athletics, fine arts events and extended day, area cancelled. more »
Apr 11, 2013 in News
Businesses organizing in opposition to 280 changes
Last month, area property owners and retailers met to discuss the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT’s) project to amend 27 intersections between Hollywood and Doug Baker Boulevards. more »
Apr 3, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News
OMMS to host annual Expo carnival
Oak Mountain Middle School’s football field will transform into a carnival for its annual Expo Excitement event April 12-14. Trinity Amusements of Odenville will bring 13 rides and numerous midway games, plus foods and barbecue. more »
Apr 1, 2013 in News
Area locations scheduled for Prescription Take-Back Day drop-offs
Area residents can bring medications for disposal on Saturday, April 27 between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-off locations include the Greystone YMCA at 5414 Highway 280 and Winn-Dixie at 2653 Valleydale Road. more »
Mar 29, 2013 in News
Alabama Day of Prayer event at OMIS
Governor Dr. Robert Bentley has proclaimed this Friday, March 29, "Day of Prayer Over Students Across Alabama." As a part of the day, First Priority is coordinating an event Oak Mountain Intermediate School at 7:05 a.m. more »
Mar 27, 2013 in News
Donald J Pliner to visit Belk at The Summit
Fashion and shoe designer Donald J Pliner will make a personal appearance in Saturday at Belk at the Summit, March 30, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and the public is invited. more »
Mar 25, 2013 in News
Easter and Holy Week events
Find out where and when area churches are holding services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and more. more »
Mar 20, 2013 in News
Moon Glow development to proceed
Hoover City Council has approved a request to rezone the property around Moon Glow Lake. Signature Homes plans to build 109 homes on approximately 66 acres of the current woodland area. more »
Mar 20, 2013 in News
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Shamfest returns to Mt Laurel
Mt Laurel is welcoming another year of Shamfest, a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration organized by The Red Shamrock Pub that supports the Hope for Gabe Foundation. more »
Mar 13, 2013 in News
Cameron McGlothan of Highland Lakes missing
Shelby County Sheriff's Office deputies were notified that Cameron Gardner McGlothan, 19, has been missing since Tuesday, March 5. more »
Mar 11, 2013 in News
Business owners lobby ALDOT to alter 280 intersection plan
U.S. 280 intersection improvement plans have been finalized. The project is slated to be bid in April. more »
Mar 1, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News (4 Comments)
Upgrades to Alabama 119 planned for later this year
Piggybacking on its intersection improvement plan for U.S. 280, the Alabama Department of Transportation introduced a proposal Feb. 28 for major changes to Cahaba Valley Road (Alabama 119) where it connects with the main thoroughfare. more »
Mar 1, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News
Donation makes trip to national competition possible for SPHS Mock Trial Team
Toward the end of 2012, the Spain Park High School Mock Trial Team had two big wins in two weeks. more »
Feb 27, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News
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Dozens donate materials, expertise and labor to assist Chelsea charity
That day, they doled out an estimated $30,000 in volunteer labor – partly as training, and partly to combat the global problem of human trafficking. more »
Feb 27, 2013 by JEFF THOMPSON in News
Public meeting on Alabama 119 improvements, 280 intersections next week
ALDOT will host a public involvement meeting to present its plan to improve the intersection of Alabama State Road 119 and U.S. 280 and to increase the number of lanes on Alabama 119 from Corporate Drive. more »
Feb 21, 2013 in News
