Jimmy Mitchell
Here's a look at some of the local high school football games this week. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
The new facility has allowed more room for athletes to spread out while training and allowed the top section of bleachers to be used in an effort to space spectators out for volleyball matches and basketball games in the winter. Read more
Photo courtesy of David Bobo.
Jefferson State and the University of West Alabama recently entered into an agreement to provide a seamless transition for students transferring between the institutions. Read more
The Shop, Save & Share Sale, in its 15th year, will take place Oct. 14-25. Read more
The events are a fundraiser for the Hoover-based cat shelter. Read more
Photo courtesy of Brian Williams/Chip Shots Photography.
The national foundation provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. military service members who died or were disabled while serving in the military. Read more
One week before Halloween, guests can enjoy a fun afternoon with the owls and other birds at the Alabama Wildlife Center. On Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center will be hosting its annual Owl-O-Ween event. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
The Bakers and their employees will take all the precautions needed to safely welcome guests to the farm, while encouraging them to practice social distancing. They ask that if people feel sick or have a fever to not come until they are healthy. Read more
Photo courtesy of Wendell Rottenberry.
Participants come from all walks of life and ages, from around 10 to mid-60s. The crew spends Friday evening through Sunday camping, riding and enjoying each other’s company. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jim Jones, ACFS.
All proceeds from the event will be used to support hungry children in Shelby, Talladega, Coosa, Calhoun, St. Clair, Randolph, Chilton and Clay Counties in central Alabama. Read more
Empathy is a muscle that craves exercise. We grow it by acting on our Good Samaritan instincts, using our hard experiences to comfort others, and caring more about real life people than characters that get made up. Read more
The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community involvement. Read more
Matthew David Coby, a member of Troop 533 chartered by Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America. Read more
Rebecca Wolfe of Birmingham, a graduate of Briarwood Christian High School, is a recipient of a 2020-21 AGA Scholarship. Wolfe is working to obtain a degree in accounting from Samford University. Read more
A drive-by parade was held in Bailey’s honor Aug. 26, where former students could come by and say their goodbyes from their cars. Some brought balloons, cards, flowers and posters for her. Read more
The AACC program recognizes chambers that have achieved those standards while offering guidelines for those to improve their effectiveness. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
The U.S. Postal Service is considering the potential relocation of retail services provided at the Chelsea Post Office. Read more
Photo courtesy of U.S. Steel
Hoover's Industrial Development Board has agreed to issue $100 million more in tax-free bonds to finance construction of U.S. Steel's new electric arc furnace, but the company must repay all the debt. Read more
Photo courtesy of Oak Mountain Volleyball
The local high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Oak Mountain suffered its first loss of the season with a 42-7 setback at Hoover on Friday night. Read more
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