Shelby County Reporter

30/12/2025

The Briarwood Lions added to the momentum they built before Christmas by adding two tallies to the win column at the Metro Tournament at Samford University from Dec. 27-30. Read more below:

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The Briarwood Lions added to the momentum they built before Christmas by adding two tallies to the win column at the Metro Tournament at Samford University from Dec. 27-30.

30/12/2025

The Pelham Recreation Center is inviting residents to kick off the new year with healthy habits as the 5th Annual Pelham Parks and Recreation Fitness Motivator Challenge returns from Jan. 5–31. Read more below:

The Pelham Recreation Center is inviting residents to kick off the new year with healthy habits as the 5th Annual Pelham Parks and Recreation Fitness Motivator Challenge returns from Jan. 5–31.

30/12/2025

The Pelham Police Department is once again inviting the community to brave the cold for a cause with the return of the 2026 Pelham Polar Plunge, set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at Oak Mountain State Park’s Double Oak Lake. Read more below:

The Pelham Police Department is once again inviting the community to brave the cold for a cause with the return of the 2026 Pelham Polar Plunge, set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at Oak Mountain State Park’s Double Oak Lake.

30/12/2025

The North Shelby area has welcomed a new establishment to Lee Branch, as SoCal Smoothie Company opened a location on Saturday, Dec. 27, marking its second in the county. Read more below:

Sitting in the midst of an area where businesses thrive and thousands of locals go to spend money on a daily basis, a new business has officially opened in Lee Branch for people to try out.

29/12/2025

It was a Merry Christmas for the Birmingham Bulls as they picked up three wins during the week of Christmas. Read more below:

It was a Merry Christmas for the Birmingham Bulls as they picked up three wins during the week of Christmas.

29/12/2025

Alabamians are being encouraged to start the new year outdoors as Alabama State Parks once again host First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, offering guided experiences at more than a dozen parks across the state. Read more below:

Alabama State Parks is hosting dozens of hikes to begin the new year across its wide parks system on Thursday, Jan. 1.

29/12/2025

Those looking to find a place to ensure their little ones are safe while they are at work now have a new option after the opening of Kids Academy Enrichment Childcare Center in Alabaster. Read more below:

Kids Academy Enrichment Childcare Center offers its services at 607 12th Ave. Southwest.

29/12/2025

Our Athlete of the Week is Daeshaun Morrissette of Pelham High School. If you or your child would like to be featured as a future athlete of the week, fill out our form: https://forms.gle/xGDK6UnGEMrEerHXA

29/12/2025

Our Student of the Week is Luke Goggins from Montevallo Elementary School. To nominate a student, use the link below:
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29/12/2025

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29/12/2025

Shelby County business owners and leaders are being invited to share their expectations for the year ahead through the 2026 Shelby County Business Outlook Survey. Read more below:

Shelby County business owners and leaders are being invited to share their expectations for the year ahead through the 2026 Shelby County Business Outlook Survey.

29/12/2025

Mind of Christ International distributed household items and gifts to more than 2,000 residents on Saturday, Dec. 20 during its annual Christmas in the City ministry in Alabaster. Read more below:

Mind of Christ International handed out items to more than 2,000 residents on Saturday, Dec. 20.