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Harpersville leaders take on the nation's capital
Harpersville officials recently took part in the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Officials attending included Mayor Theoangelo Perkins and council members Beverly ... via Shelby County Reporter
A Harpersville police dog that escaped his pin Saturday has been safely found and returned to his officer. via Shelby County Reporter
Harpersville leaders take on the nation's capital
Harpersville officials recently took part in the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Officials attending included Mayor Theoangelo Perkins and council members Beverly ... via Shelby County Reporter
“We have a lot of youth and we take a lot of trips and we want to be able to take our kids when we need to”
The voice of the auctioneer rambled through the morning Wednesday, as Shelby County Schools sold off its annual surplus vehicle fleet. via WIAT-TV Birmingham
Reward offered for return of Harpersville police dog
“We just want to get him back. He's part of the officer's family, and they're just devastated.”
A Harpersville Police Department drug-sniffing dog is missing from its home in Childersburg, and the town of Harpersville is offering a no-questions-asked $500 reward for its return. via Daily Home
“Two males jumped out of the shrubbery or bushes right there and took her car keys and took her car and fortunately her injuries are very minor.”
I t started late Monday night at the Inverness Landing apartment complex off of Valleydale road. via WIAT-TV Birmingham
Beep! Beep! Welcome Sound of Unseen Easter Eggs
David Hyche organized the 3rd Annual "Easter Egg-stravaganza" for the Alabama Association of Parents of Visually Impaired Children at the Triple S Farm in Harpersville . via WIAT-TV Birmingham
Calendar ends year-round school in Vincent
“This is a difficult night and a difficult decision”
Despite pleas from Vincent parents, students, educators and residents, the Shelby County Board of Education on Thursday approved a 2008-09 calendar that would end the community's year-round schooling. via Birmingham News Online
Local residents named to UAB fall honor's list
A number of local residents have been named to the University of Alabama at Birmingham's academic honor roll for the fall 2007 term. via Shelby County Reporter
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Denying God not a good bet On Jan. 26, The News ran the letter "Prayer a silly, futile activity." The letter shows the writer is not a very good gambler. via Birmingham News Online
If you are not budgeting and are creative and a little adventuresome, you might want to check out the wine trail that is near to where you live. via BellaOnline
The recent decision to proceed with the design of the U.S. 280 elevated expressway is disheartening. via Birmingham News Online
City needs movie theater, residents agree
“We needed a theater here to keep our children off the road.”
Residents agree that a new movie theater will be a much needed addition to the city. via Daily Home
B. Wyatt, Harpersville, 678-8557, wanted to buy a used Shopsmith Mark V, in good condition. via Birmingham News Online
Wounded soldier Deon Tilley of Alabama heals in both body and spirit
“When I originally got a chance to see him, you know, it was kind of rough seeing him, especially knowing how he was prior to him going over to Iraq”
The full smile is coming back. The drooling is under control. The facial scars are healing, and so is his psyche. via Alabama Live
Christmas Gifts Made in Shelby County
This year, try a new twist on your Christmas shopping. Buy unique Christmas gifts that were made here in Shelby County. via Shelby County Reporter
Shelby County growth initiative looks decades ahead
“However, we have an educated population, and they make it attractive”
COLUMBIANA -- Alabama's fastest-growing county has miles of highways jammed with commuters, but Shelby County's long-range initiative aims to make the Birmingham suburb more appealing for its residents and ... via Montgomery Advertiser
Local airman receive Wings of Gold
Air Force 1st Lt. Kirk W. Hoffman, a 1999 graduate of Coosa Valley Academy in Harpersville, recently received his "Wings of Gold" and was designated a navigator after completing the 23-week Navigator Training ... via Shelby County Reporter