Shelby County - EBSCO Industries has named Bryson Stephens as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer. After a stint as interim CEO, Stephens is the new permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately. Stephens steps into the fulltime role officially after acting as the company's interim CEO due to former EBSCO President CEO David Walker stepping… Continue reading EBSCO Industries names Bryson Stephens as new CEO

Chelsea - The Spring Craft Fair is a community event featuring local makers, small businesses, and creatives. Join the City of Chelsea for a fun, family-friendly day of shopping, food, and supporting local entrepreneurs at the Chelsea Community Center. It’s scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It’s a free entry… Continue reading Head for the Chelsea Community Center for the annual Spring Craft Fair

Hoover - Hoover’s biggest community celebration is back - and everyone is invited to Veterans Park for Celebrate Hoover! The big event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th. It’s a free event at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road for the entire family to enjoy - everything from carnival rides… Continue reading Celebrate Hoover is back at Veterans Park

Columbiana - Shelby County senior citizens will soon have the chance to enjoy a free day of fun, food, fellowship as well as a host of Earth Day-themed activities during the annual Shelby County Senior Picnic. Shelby County will host the senior picnic, with the theme “Rooted in Community” on Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00… Continue reading Shelby County will host a Senior Picnic on April 22nd

Chelsea - According to Chelsea Council President Scott Weygand, an update to Council rules and procedures is coming soon, “Since our change in the form of government happened when we all got sworn in, we’ve had to update the meetings from when they were originally done, which was probably 20 years ago and our city… Continue reading Chelsea plans to update rules and procedures for council meetings

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