Abundance Yoga studio stretches to new location
Rhodes said her mission is not one kind of yoga, but to help people find a practice that feels comfortable for them. Abundance Yoga classes will offer a little bit of everything.
View ArticleDOCC church plant coming to Chelsea Park
After meeting at Chelsea Park Elementary since August 2018, the congregation will have a permanent home on a new campus at the entrance of Chelsea Park, with a goal to open the new building this November.
View ArticleCoping with change: Couple scales down wedding due to COVID-19
Like many other couples who had to change their wedding plans during COVID-19, Wriley and Maddie will definitely have a story to tell.
View ArticleMore than 180K meals provided during closures
From the first meals served March 16 to the final meals served May 21, CNP staff served a total of 181,152 grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals to students.
View ArticleLocal author, blogger Kari Kampakis pens 3rd book
Her purpose in writing these books is to empower girls through faith and to empower moms to help their daughters.
View ArticleLife Actually: Sanity savers for a new school year
Experts say it takes 21 days to form a habit, and while discipline and commitment can make a habit stick, the real engine for success is God’s grace. Following are some habits your family can adopt to...
View ArticleAuthoring Arklight: Shelby County Lt. Jason Myrick pens book trilogy
When describing the category of his writings, Myrick said there’s no place it can exist. It’s a mix of thriller, suspense, military action, Christian, time travel and science fiction all packed into...
View ArticleArea players featured heavily in postseason soccer teams
From the local programs including Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and Westminster-Oak Mountain, several players were named to postseason teams.
View ArticleNew Lions volleyball coach witnesses rapid ascension
Along with her volleyball duties, Josey will also have the opportunity to return to her roots and assist the school’s girls basketball program.
View ArticleChelsea native LaFollette named to freshman All-American team
LaFollette, a graduate of Heritage Christian Academy, was one of 100 players across the country named to the squad. He appeared in all 16 games during the abbreviated 2020 season, earning 13 starts.
View ArticleBack-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 17-19
Those who shop between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and midnight Sunday, July 19, will not have to pay state sales and use taxes and some local sales and use taxes on select items.
View Article2020 Sci/Fi Fantasy Fest at Hoover library goes virtual
People will be able to attend a host of panel discussions and talks online through the Google Meet video-communication service, which is free and requires no account, login or username, Griffin said.
View ArticlePeavine Falls, Hotter ’N’ Hell races return to OMSP
The 39th annual Rick Melanson Peavine Falls Run will be July 4, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club, and The Hotter ’N’ Hell Trail Race, hosted by Southeastern Trail Runs, is set for July 18.
View ArticleAmerican Red Cross Mid-Alabama chapter makes hire for new role
Goodwin will be engaging with the volunteers who serve on the local board of directors, as well as continuing with fundraising opportunities supporting the work that the Red Cross does through generous...
View ArticleMy South: Capturing the times
I must have shaken the camera when I pressed the shutter button because the image came out fuzzy, but I loved that photograph. I thought cameras were magic.
View ArticleIndian Springs hosts farm stand
A variety of vegetables are available to the public and can be picked up on Fridays between noon and 6 p.m.
View ArticleShelby County Schools ranked 20th in state
Four new administrators were also approved, including Kristen Glover being named assistant principal of Oak Mountain Intermediate School.
View ArticleState superintendent lays out plan for reopening schools
Mackey said schools will be opening in the fall, but online learning remains an option for those who choose it. Local boards of education will work under the recommendations of their superintendent.
View ArticleAEA releases expectations for reopening of Alabama schools
The AEA believes any reopening plan has to not only ensure the health and safety of all students and educators, but also prioritize long-term strategies for student learning and educational equity.
View ArticleStatement on reopening Shelby County Schools for 2020-2021 school year
"Shelby County Schools will provide a comprehensive update in July with more specific details once our back-to-school re-entry plan is complete."
View ArticleJefferson County face mask order takes effect Monday evening
Face coverings will be required in Jefferson County in most public indoor settings and some outdoor settings, starting at 5 p.m., Monday, June 29.
View ArticleHoover Police Department fires officer for Facebook post on Atlanta protester
The Hoover officer posted a photo of an armed protester in Atlanta as if he were in the crosshairs of a rifle scope.
View ArticleChamber to host recycling day
The Ready to Shred event will be held Friday, July 17 at the Pelham Civic Complex.
View ArticleShelby Baptist names new CFO
Zach Abercrombie began his tenure with the Baptist Health System in 2007.
View ArticleJeff State increases scholarships for fall
The number of scholarships available for the 2020 fall semester by more than 50 percent from just a year ago.
View ArticleMetro Roundup: Local business owner partners with artist to share message of...
Once he boarded up his windows, he decided to cover up the “ugly plywood” with a mural in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
View ArticleMetro Roundup: Buddy Anderson set to retire following 2020 season
The longtime and legendary Vestavia Hills High School football coach will hang up his whistle following the 2020 season, his 43rd as the head coach of the Rebels.
View ArticleMetro Roundup: Blueroot owner continues plans for opening pick-up window in...
At the pickup window, Ryan will sell her nutrient-dense salads, grain bowls, superfood snacks, breakfast bites, coffee and other drinks in a grab-and-go setting.
View ArticleHoover Mayor Frank Brocato touts 'proven leadership' in 2020 re-election bid
Brocato said he has shown himself a proven leader in times of crisis, has kept promises he made when he first ran for mayor and has a great plan for Hoover's future.
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