Chelsea - Construction will begin in Chelsea this summer on a 42,000-square-foot flexible workspace and small bay industrial development from ForgeFlex of Chelsea. The project, led by The Lauderdale Group of Vestavia Hills, will be located near the intersection of Shelby County 47 and Forest Oaks Drive, just outside Chelsea city limits. The $3 million… Continue reading ForgeFlex of Chelsea will build a flexible workspace and storage facility

Chelsea - Talks are underway in Chelsea about creating its own police department, a move that would take millions in funding. Currently, that is handled by 13 Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies handle law enforcement in Chelsea, but that could be changing as the county commission is looking to get out of contracting with municipalities over… Continue reading Chelsea is considering formation of their own police force

Shelby County - A multi-vehicle crash closed the southbound lanes on Interstate 65 in Shelby County on Sunday morning. The crash happened at approximately 11:19 a.m. near the 237 mile marker. Authorities say the southbound lanes were blocked and remained closed for an undetermined amount of time. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and… Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Crash Shut Down Southbound I-65 in Shelby County on Sunday morning (3/22)

Alabaster - The Alabaster Police Department joined the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office onThursday evening to recognize and honor an officer who helped save a man’s life. Alabaster Police Officer Ian Hart was driving home after the end of his shift, when he came up on a serious traffic crash, stopped at the scene and radioed… Continue reading Alabaster police officer honored for saving life of retired Shelby County Deputy Sergeant

Shelby County - On Tuesday March 10, at the request of the Alabaster Police Department, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an officer-involved shooting investigation involving an officer with the Alabaster Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. when officers with the Alabaster… Continue reading ALEA’s SBI launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Shelby County

Shelby County - The Shelby County County Sheriff’s Office is investigating thefts that recently occurred from businesses in the Chelsea area. If you can assist with identifying the subjects in the photos, please contact Investigator Gibson at 205-670-6274 or by email at rgibson@shelbyso.com. You can also call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 205-670-6000 or… Continue reading Shelby County looking for help to identify suspects

Calera - A Shelby County man indicted in April, 2023 on Reckless Murder (Manslaughter) and Driving Under the Influence charges after a Calera resident was killed in a car wreck in July 2022. He was arrested on Monday, March 3, 2026 and is being held in the Shelby County Jail. According to Shelby County District… Continue reading Daniel Hughes arrested in Shelby County for Manslaughter & DUI charges