Montevallo - The Montevallo City Council has approved resolutions and ordinances that granted a rezoning request, continued participation in the Shelby Urban County Community Development Block Grant program, and made revisions to the city’s lodging tax ordinance. About a quarter acre at 160 Davila Drive was rezoned from Agricultural Residential to Multiple-Family Dwelling Special District,… Continue reading Montevallo Council resolutions & ordinances to approve rezoning, continue Shelby Urban CDBG participation and update lodging tax
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Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case
Hoover - Evan Lucas entered a blind guilty plea to five attempted murder charges in connection to a 2022 shooting involving a police officer in Hoover, and was sentenced to 25-years in prison. Lucas was accused in a road rage shooting along I-459 that happened in October 2022. No one was injured, while multiple shots… Continue reading Evan Lucas sentenced to 25-years in Hoover road rage case
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Alabama men arrested for robbery after shots fired in North Shelby neighborhood
North Shelby - Two Alabama men - Tyler Alexander Goodlett, age 20 of Birmingham; and Isaiah Jeremiah Reasor, age 20 of Tuscaloosa - are behind bars following an armed robbery in North Shelby with gunfire. Shelby County Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Shoal Run Trail and detained four individuals,… Continue reading Alabama men arrested for robbery after shots fired in North Shelby neighborhood
Hoover council approves $23 million incentive package for Stadium Trace Village
Hoover - The Hoover City Council this past week voted unanimously to approve a $23 million economic incentive package for the next two phases of the Stadium Trace Village development along Interstate 459 at John Hawkins Parkway. Broad Metro development company has already invested $150 million to develop Stadium Trace Village and plans to spend… Continue reading Hoover council approves $23 million incentive package for Stadium Trace Village
Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
Statewide – Alabama’s Back-to-Schol sales tax holiday weekend has been scheduled fbegins 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and ends midnight on Sunday, July 19. During many back to school purchases will be exempt from state sales taxes, as well as county and municipal sales taxes in jurisdictions that choose to participate. Included items include:Clothing… Continue reading Alabama’s Back-to-School 2026 tax-free weekend is scheduled for July 17-19
FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading FBI warns of a rise in AI-related internet cyber-scams
A man has been arrested attempting to steal meat in Calera
Calera - Calera Police Department have identified and arrested for attempting to steal numerous packages of steaks from the local Walmart. Kerry Dewayne Lykes was booked into the Shelby County Jail on the following charges on a total of $10,000 bond: Larceny/theft, $500 or lessAttempting to elude a police officerTwo counts of misdemeanor alias writ… Continue reading A man has been arrested attempting to steal meat in Calera
Harpersville raid nets five arrests by the Shelby Drug Task Force
Harpersville - Following a raid by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force five people were arrested at a residence in Harpersville. With assistance from the Shelby County Tactical Response Unit, the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force served a search warrant on June 30th at a home in the 400 block of Highway 62.… Continue reading Harpersville raid nets five arrests by the Shelby Drug Task Force
Donahoo Physical Therapy celebrates a new location in Vincent with a 7/8 ribbon-cutting
Vincent - Donahoo Physical Therapy has recently opened a new location in Vincent, and as they near the one month mark, they have scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wednesday, July 8th at 9:00 a.m. Whether it’s about injury recovery, or improved strength and mobility, Donhoo Physical Therapy brings personalized care with one-on-one attention, and real… Continue reading Donahoo Physical Therapy celebrates a new location in Vincent with a 7/8 ribbon-cutting
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