Shelby County

Sunbelt Golf Corporation Chairman John Cannon said a series of groundskeeping mistakes damaged the course’s greens. The maintenance staff mistook a one ton bag of herbicide for green sand, and then spread it on almost every green on the property, effectively poisoning the sensitive bent grass, according to Cannon.

Free health screenings, flu shots, health seminars as well as family friendly activities for all ages will be held at Thompson High School on September 10, 2022.

In Shelby County community members are enjoying a night of mix and mingling while sampling food and drinks from local restaurants The event that is aiming to bring local businesses and the community together. The restaurant industry has been struggling recently with many closing its doors but earlier today before the event began, I got a chance to talk with some of these local vendors about how they continue to stay open.

Gynecologic cancers are among the leading cancer killers of women in the United States. How the City of Chelsea and the City of Pelham are trying to get you to think more about the issue. Both Mayor Tony Picklesimer and Mayor Gary Waters are taking action by proclaiming this month September 2022 GYN Awareness Month.

Leadership Shelby County is aiming to create leaders of the future and they are doing that through their adult and youth program. The youth program not only exposes students to Shelby County’s assets as well as its challenges, but it also shows how they can be a part of the solution. The youth program is for 11th grade students from any school whether that be public, private or home schooling or even students who may live in Shelby County but go to school elsewhere.

Since 2007 the Columbiana Inn has been a destination spot for many and after 15 years, the owners have decided to sell the property shutting down the bed and breakfast. Diane Moore said at first, she and her husband Andrew had no intentions of selling the Inn but a family that had visited the inn a few times asked if they could buy the property. Moore loves what she does but after much thought the couple decided the family needed the home more.

The resolution to revoke the license passed 5-0.

Alabama has almost two thousand locations where people cast ballots on election day. The state is asking you to play a critical part in making sure those votes get counted. To ensure a safe, secure and fair election on November 8th starts now for Secretary John Merrill, poll workers can expect to earn an average of $100 depending on what job they’re assigned. With Shelby County having 43 precincts poll workers are needed.

The mom and her young child had been abducted in another state and were traveling through Alabama, according to authorities.

The City of Alabaster is working to get back to a time where live events and entertainment were at the center of the city. Architect Turner Batson has built city hall and the senior center, and now he has a new job from the city: a new amphitheater.

Officers said mowers working near the wood line on I-65 near MM243 found the remains.

Police are going to be at the Helena High School football game Friday night, Sept. 2, giving parents a chance to sign up for the safety ID program.

The suspects are both teenage boys and the victim Cameron Paul Daffron w0as just 16-year-old.

Leaders in Pelham city schools say they are serving Students speaking 20 different languages and English is their second language. They currently have all of their ESL teachers but in case of growth they have the federal programs advisory committee that assists in developing their ESL goals and strategies. Pelham superintendent Chuck Ledbetter said it’s about having teachers who know how to work with students who are learning a new language.

Authorities say this shooting happened in the 400 block of Alexander Road

Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster and Shelby County superintendents gathered to address the most pressing matters their school systems faced during the pandemic and are currently facing now. Teachers pay, school safety and mental health, all challenges for school leaders in Shelby County.

Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer says the expansion will house a second gymnasium, two racquetball courts, and a locker room. They will be added onto the backside of the community center.

In 2022, Safe House of Shelby County surpassed last year’s numbers with 439 domestic violence individuals, 89 of them housed in their emergency shelter.

One in maybe 700,000 people get struck by lightning, and while that seems uncommon, for one Chelsea teenager, it was not.

According to the National Farm to School Network, the purpose of the Farm to School Program is to enrich the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by enhancing food purchasing and education practices at schools.

Big plans in Alabaster for a new rec center, that's years in the making. This is all about 30 acres on the corner of Highway 119 and Thompson Road. The city plans to buy the property and build a new rec center, library and retail space.

Kathy Ellis found single mother Natalia selling handmade dolls online. After Ellis messaged her about purchasing some of the dolls, she found that Natalia was from Ukraine. To support herself and her four-year-old daughter she hands sews each of the dolls. Ellis said it's all about helping someone dealing with the unimaginable.

The new sign has a digital display board where you'll find information about the city and the park like reminders and announcements that can be updated daily.

Prosecutors said the woman used the stolen funds to feed her gambling addiction.

The Shelby County Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster is creating a brand-new cardiovascular unit allowing them to provide advance cardiac care for patients.

Authorities arrested Jesus Maya Garcia, 58, of Montevallo and charged him with First-Degree Murder in the death of Jose Alberto Mandurano Chavez, 47, of Montevallo.

The emergency orders the Travelodge to immediately close until further notice.

As soon as they learned the Vincent Police Department couldn’t meet the need this fall, Maj. Clay Hammac with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says they immediately placed two full-time SROs within the schools.

Between now and the time the contract is official, Major Hammac says the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will still be covering Vincent so the residents won’t be without coverage.

The city of Vincent gathered Thursday night to express their opinions about the recent incident involving members of the police department sending racist text messages.