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

Calera - A Calera man man accused of murdering his live-in girlfriend was denied bond after appearing in court for an Aniah’s Law hearing last week. Circuit Court Judge Lara Alvis denied Noah Hendrick’s request for bond, saying she had concerns about his state of mind and mental health after learning about two suicide attempts,… Continue reading Calera man charged with murdering girlfriend denied bond

Chelsea - One person is dead after a vehicle/train collision in Chelsea Tuesday night. A crash involving a Train occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, and has claimed the life of a Birmingham woman. The Shelby County Coroner has identified the deceased as 31-year-old Michelle Manning. Manning was fatally injured when the 2016… Continue reading One killed in Chelsea train/vehicle crash

VINCENT - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, has claimed the life of a pedestrian. The pedestrian, Todd C. Fontenot, 55, of Vincent, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash, was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 driven by… Continue reading Vincent pedestrian has died in a single-vehicle crash

Calera - The Calera Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old Thursday night. Officers responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence on The Heights Drive in Calera. Noah Reed Hendricks has been arrested and charged with the murder of 23-year-old Jennifer Talley. Hendricks was taken to the Shelby County Jail.… Continue reading Calera police have a suspect in custody as they investigate a fatal shooting