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Metro Roundup: New homes coming to Columbiana Road area
The homes, expected to be in the $300,000 to $350,000 price range, will be great for Vestavia, Burton said, because there isn’t much available at that price. Read more
John Greene won't seek reelection to Hoover Council Place 7 after 12 years
Greene said he is thankful he had the opportunity to serve residents of Hoover but believes God is calling him toward a different path for service. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Homewood installs Litter Gitter after delay due to coronavirus, second device to be installed this month
The Litter Gitter is an in-stream litter collection device developed by Osprey Initiative. It traps litter in a cage-like device without disturbing the stream’s marine wildlife. Read more
Chelsea adds deputy fire chief, extends partnership with Compact 2020
Chelsea Middle School will also have a second School Resource Officer for the 2020-21 school year. Read more
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Shelby County Schools to begin Aug. 13
The original start date was Aug. 6, but is being pushed back one week. An email was sent out Tuesday outlining the learning options: traditional on-campus learning and remote at-home learning. Read more
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Chamber to host recycling day
The Ready to Shred event will be held Friday, July 17 at the Pelham Civic Complex. Read more
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Jefferson County face mask order takes effect Monday evening
Face coverings will be required in Jefferson County in most public indoor settings and some outdoor settings, starting at 5 p.m., Monday, June 29. Read more
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State superintendent lays out plan for reopening schools
Mackey said schools will be opening in the fall, but online learning remains an option for those who choose it. Local boards of education will work under the recommendations of their superintendent. Read more
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Indian Springs hosts farm stand
A variety of vegetables are available to the public and can be picked up on Fridays between noon and 6 p.m. Read more
Peavine Falls, Hotter ’N’ Hell races return to OMSP
The 39th annual Rick Melanson Peavine Falls Run will be July 4, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club, and The Hotter ’N’ Hell Trail Race, hosted by Southeastern Trail Runs, is set for July 18. Read more
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2020 Sci/Fi Fantasy Fest at Hoover library goes virtual
People will be able to attend a host of panel discussions and talks online through the Google Meet video-communication service, which is free and requires no account, login or username, Griffin said. Read more
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 17-19
Those who shop between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and midnight Sunday, July 19, will not have to pay state sales and use taxes and some local sales and use taxes on select items. Read more
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DOCC church plant coming to Chelsea Park
After meeting at Chelsea Park Elementary since August 2018, the congregation will have a permanent home on a new campus at the entrance of Chelsea Park, with a goal to open the new building this November. Read more
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Hoover reschedules Household Hazardous Waste Day
The city of Hoover has rescheduled the Household Hazardous Waste Day that originally was supposed to be May 2 for Aug. 1. The location also has changed from original plans and will be held in the parking lot at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium again. Read more
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Chelsea to add new traffic signal along US 280
“It statistically has been the number two spot in Chelsea for accidents,” Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer said. “I have been petitioning for a light there since I’ve been in office.” Read more
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Weldon Pavilion gets new life
It was decided that instead of knocking the building down, it would be disassembled, and the wood and other parts of it would be used in another way in the future. Read more
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County taxes continue to be affected by COVID-19
With more people going back to work, Naugher said she has hopes that the gas taxes will pick back up in the next few months. Read more
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Big name heads to Chelsea City Fest: Big Kaboom
James Beard Award winning chef Rodney Scott will be serving his award winning barbecue at this year's event. Read more
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