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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Shelby County, Alabama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 412stories have been published about Shelby County, Alabama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Montevallo · Montevallo

Montevallo man arrested after body found in burned truck buried with a backhoe

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A Montevallo man is behind bars, accused of using a backhoe to bury the body of a missing Shelby County man and his Ford Ranger, both of which had been set on fire. John Wesley Collum, 56, is charged with…See the Story

Chelsea, Alabama · Chelsea

Chelsea man charged with injuring multiple officers in wild chase tried to steal ambulance, police say

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A 36-year-old Chelsea man is facing numerous charges after he led police on a wild chase and injured multiple officers during the ordeal. Cody Blake Wilson is being held without bond on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, attempting to…See the Story

Calera · Calera

'Extreme traffic congestion for extended periods': Calera railroad crossing a major concern

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The crossing gates will activate when there's no train on the tracks, which leads to serious traffic congestion for extended periods.Read Article

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Calera PD responds to suspicious activity report involving juveniles in Waterford - Shelby County Reporter

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By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer CALERA – Last weekend, the Calera Police Department was notified of suspicious activities involving juveniles in the parking lot of the Waterford Clubhouse, according to an official Facebook post from the department. A sergeant and patrol officer responded to the scene. They approached the suspects, asking one of them to remove his hand from the pocket of his sweatshirt. After the suspect refused, the sergeant remo…Facebook · ColumbianaRead Article

‘Chasing after your best self’: Fifth annual Liberty Day 5K has record turnout - Shelby County Reporter

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By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor COLUMBIANA – Residents and visitors sprinted to raise funds to help local businesses during the fifth annual installment of the Liberty Day 5K early morning on Saturday, June 28. Starting at 8 a.m., participants gathered in Old Mill Square in Columbiana for the annual Liberty Day 5K which took runners on a tour of the city with an USA Track and Field officially-certified course. “It was great,” race director Joe…Columbiana · ColumbianaRead Article

NXS Gym in Calera temporarily closed after fire breaks out - Shelby County Reporter

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By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor CALERA – Servpro of Birmingham are currently working on the NXS Gym on Highway 70 in Calera after a fire broke out and damaged the facility. On the night of Wednesday, July 2, a fire broke out at the back of NXS Gym on Highway 70 and spread inside damaging the middle gym and causing signifigant damage to the main gym. There is smoke damage throughout the entire building as a result of the fire. Fire walls instal…Calera · CaleraRead Article

Shelby County Schools BOE names new WES, MES principals - Shelby County Reporter

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By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer COLUMBIANA ­– The Shelby County Schools Board of Education approved the appointment of two new administrators at its meeting on Thursday, June 3, at noon. Cynthia Monroe was named the principal of Wilsonville Elementary School and Haley Franks was named the principal of Montevallo Elementary School. Monroe previously served as an assistant principal at Oak Mountain Elementary School. She graduated from the Universi…Columbiana · ColumbianaRead Article

This Alabama Historical Attraction Celebrates The Fourth In Revolutionary Style

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From Founding Fathers to fireworks, the American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, will get you in true patriotic spirit.Jeremy RainesSpending Independence Day at the American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, is a tradition my family has grown to love. Its bucolic landscape and 18th-century-style buildings make it feel like a smaller version of Colonial Williamsburg got plopped down in the rolling hills just a 45-minute drive from Birmingham. With …Montevallo · MontevalloRead Article

Derek Irons, Jordan Burson stepping down at Oak Mountain - Shelby County Reporter

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By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer NORTH SHELBY – Oak Mountain High School is now on the clock for a new baseball and softball coach as its two varsity leaders on the diamond have stepped away from their positions. Following 10 years leading the Eagles baseball program, Derek Irons is taking a new position as an assistant coach with the Briarwood Christian Lions. Irons leaves Oak Mountain as the winningest coach in the program’s history, racking up 2…Columbiana · ColumbianaRead Article

Donald Mottern announces bid for state Senate District 11 - Shelby County Reporter

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Arrest made, officers injured in multi-agency police chase - Shelby County Reporter

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*UPDATE: The suspect in the multi-agency chase has been identified by authorities. By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer CALERA ­– An arrest connected to a multi-agency police chase that left law enforcement officers injured has been made. After shutting down Northbound on Interstate 65 near mile maker 233, just short of the Shelby County Airport exit, around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, officers were able to apprehend the suspect. According to the Cal…Columbiana · ColumbianaRead Article

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