Harpersville News

Sacrifice the few for the benefit of many. Thata s what I thought when I first heard that a rock quarry was proposed for Vincent.

The Bronze Cross for Achievement is awarded to cadets of the Reserve Officers Training Corps who have demonstrated excellence in military, scholastic and civic affairs.

A Shelby County judge has dismissed the cases of two men who said the city of Harpersville wrongly jails indigent people for indefinite periods when they're unable to pay misdemeanor fines.

The Harpersville Fire Department has ended its aid agreement with the Westover Volunteer Fire Department, possibly leaving residents outside the Westover town limits without a reliable aid source.

It's possible to see a movie for about 66 cents in Alabama. It takes some time to reach the theaters in Harpersville, Argo and Anniston.

An influx of national funds will aid a countywide narcotics unit in more effectively combating area drug offenders, the unit's commander said Monday afternoon.

The annual Art by the Lake show is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon - "5 p.m. This unique opportunity to view and buy art is part of a progressive experience that begins with pontoon boat transportation from the parking area to artist locations.

A Harpersville man who had been incarcerated for 13 months on unpaid traffic violations was released from jail Tuesday.

The court order came after county Circuit Court Judge Hub Harrington found Terrance Datcher had been improperly incarcerated since he was arrested March 18 by the Harpersville Police Department on three felony charges.

Since the town of Vincent extends into St. Clair and Talladega counties, the probate judges of those counties also have to certify the annexation petition before an election can happen, said Shelby County Probate Judge Jim Fuhrmeister.

Fifty-seven Vincent residents against the quarry have signed and filed a petition in Shelby County Probate Court for Vincent to be annexed into Harpersville.

An Indiana money manager who pleaded guilty in June to intentionally crashing his plane to fake his death and flee financial ruin has been sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison.

The mayors of Vincent and Harpersville recieved certified notification Tuesday of a petition requesting the annexation of Vincent into the town of Harpersville.

John E. Walker IV cuts hay at a field his family farms Wed., Aug. 12, 2009 in New Lexington, Ala.

That is, until now. Harpersville is in the process of laying down sidewalks. Construction for the sidewalks began July 14 and should end in early November.

That is, until now. Harpersville is in the process of laying down sidewalks. Construction for the sidewalks began July 14 and should end in early November.

Southside, Ala. - Detectives say a check forgery ring stretches from Birmingham to Harpersville to Etowah County and possibly beyond.

The Alabama AdvantageTM program, part of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs , will host an exhibition at the Alabama State Capitol July 20-24 titled "The Fifth-Annual Living in Alabama Communities." Our chamber is excited to showcase our communities of South Shelby County each year at this expo.

"Will you pas me some Reese's Pieces," Lora Roberson called from the end of their makeshift row.

The following students were named to the deana s list at Central Alabama Community College for spring semester 2009: Jordan Blake Brannen and Lauren Patricia Mitchell, Chelsea; Elizabeth Dean Dudley and Adalivia Resendiz Casas, Columbiana; Mary Alexandria Brown and Jeffrey Lee Chick, Harpersville; Jessica Diane Jaquez, Maylene; Ellen Kay Jordan and ...