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Council approves 2020 budget
The budget totals around $9 million in revenue, not including funding for capital projects. Read more
LEAH INGRAM EAGLE
Taste of Shelby County draws huge crowd
The annual fundraiser for the Shelby County Education Foundation was held at Inverness Country Club on Sept. 12. Read more
Two Senate candidates to speak at Vestavia Hills library
Current Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and state Representative Arnold Mooney will speak beginning at 9 a.m. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Commission approves FY 2020 budget
The operational general fund budget will increase to over $64 million for 2020. Read more
Chelsea Park Elementary
Chelsea Park selected as an official Alabama Bicentennial School of Excellence
CPES received the honor on Sept. 3 along with a $5,000 Governor’s Award grant to support its continued commitment to student-led community engagement. Read more
Leah Ingram Eagle
Mental health topic of discussion at chamber luncheon
Mental health needs and Services in Shelby County was the topic of the Sept. 5 Chamber Connections Luncheon held at the First Baptist Church of Columbiana. Read more
Wayne Morris
Arbor Day Foundation Names Chelsea Tree City USA for 20th year
Chelsea was honored as a 2018 Tree City USA for their commitment to effective urban forest management. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato proposes $146 million budget for fiscal 2020
The mayor said his budget proposal is focused on better traffic management, education and public safety. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Teacher shares son’s story in hopes of helping others
Riley Scruggs did not look like a heroin addict. A talented artist, musician and athlete, he was nicknamed “Smiley Riley” for the way his smile lit up a room. Read more
Photo courtesy of Lloyd Beard.
Run or walk for charity this September
Check out details for these two charity events for runners and walkers scheduled in Hoover in September. Read more
Photo courtesy of Liz McGuire.
Vestavia Hills mayor to speak at Harvest of Hope luncheon
Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley Curry will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Harvest of Hope luncheon, a fundraiser for Oak Mountain Mission Ministries. Read more
Photo by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Program to assist those grieving loss of loved one
Navigating the death of a family member can be a difficult and lonely road. The need to talk with others who have a similar experience can be a helpful part of the healing journey. Read more
Photo by Jimmy Mitchell.
Sparks in the Park band showcase returns Sept. 24
Spain Park High School’s marching band for the second year in a row will use its Sparks in the Park event as a showcase and exhibition for area high school bands. It also will feature a performance by the UAB Marching Blazers. Read more
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Asbury UMC hosts fall consignment sale
Giggles & Grace is gearing up for their fall consignment sale that will be held Sept. 6-7. What began as an idea from two church members is now in its 12th year as a spring and fall event at Asbury United Methodist Church. Read more
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Golfing fore a cause
The Shelby Chamber is making preparations for its Tee It Up Fore Education golf tournament. This will be the 30th year of the event, which raises money to help fund the chamber’s career readiness program along with student and teacher scholarships. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Milton.
Conference aims to build leaders
After taking a group of eight Oak Mountain High School students to a leadership conference in Auburn in 2013, John Milton wanted to provide a similar, but free, experience for Shelby County students closer to home. Read more
Photo courtesy of Bundles of Hope.
Stuff the Bus diaper drive aims to collect 300,000 diapers
What began as a conversation about the high cost of diapers between a group of women in 2014 has turned into a thriving nonprofit that serves around 600 families each month. Read more
Photo courtesy of Dan Deem.
Renaissance Faire returns to MLES
Mt Laurel Elementary is gearing up for its 15th Renaissance Faire. The event will be held at the school Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Read more
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