County news:

Jefferson County layoffs begin

Shelby County residents who work for Jefferson County may be crossing their fingers this morning...

Al Roker introduces American Village

The NBC Today Show contacted the American village a few weeks ago to appear during Al Roker's "Lend a Hand" visit to Birmingham. Roker and Paula Deen introduced American Village's Patrick Henry and other historical figures to celebrate America's 235th birthday...

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Indian Springs School hosts summer enrichment program

By Staff / Shelby County Reporter

INDIAN SPRINGS - Indian Springs School is hosting students from the Black Belt region of Alabama this week during the Higher Achievement Summer School put on by Teach For America...

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Sports:

Montevallo softball coach retiring

By Wesley Hallman / Sports Editor

Montevallo High School softball coach Ronnie Holsombeck announced his retirement June 13 following a 27-year coaching career, which included him serving as the head coach of the Bulldogs for the past 12 years...

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Former Eagle named Player of the Week

By Staff / Shelby County Reporter

Former Oak Mountain High School soccer standout Chandler Hoffman was recently named the United Soccer League's Player of the Week...

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Lifestyles:

Girls showcase construction skills

By Brad Gaskins / Staff Writer

COLUMBIANA - Pink toolboxes and hardhats were used this week at the third annual Girls Can Construction Camp at Shelby County School of Technology...

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Shelby County Opinion and Commentary:

Shane's Rib Shack a big hit

By Beth Chapman / Community Columnist

There's a new set of ribs in town. Shane's Rib Shack is located at Valleydale Road in the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center...

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Guest columnist opinion and commentary:

Watch out for the heat wave

By Mary Kinard / Shelby County Red Cross

Everyone is at risk when temperatures rise above 90 degrees, but the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heat-related illnesses...

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