2+ hour, 1+ min ago   (342+ words) Growing up, I had the fact that I needed to go to college drilled into me'that it was the key to success'but here I was already starting college and I had an undeclared major with no real plans for the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (450+ words) What started as an idea only 16 months prior had turned into a full-fledged workforce development center, with approximately 150 students hard at work to learn trades in the hopes of getting a diploma right out of high school. The first class…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (335+ words) Project SEARCH Shelby County is now accepting applications for its 202627 intern class, offering local students with disabilities the opportunity to gain real-world job experience while preparing for competitive employment in the community. Applications are open through Sunday, Feb. 1 for eligible…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (723+ words) Thanks to Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our coverage this season. BIRMINGHAM " The indoor track and field season kicked into high gear with the annual New Year's week Ice Breaker meet on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Birmingham CrossPlex,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (571+ words) By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM " With the holiday season in full swing, The Learning Tree is inviting local residents to help brighten the holidays for children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities across Alabama. The organization has…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (430+ words) Published 8:57 pm Monday, August 11, 2025 Students returned to their classrooms at Vincent Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, Aug. 7 and enjoyed a day full of activities, lessons, snacks and more. (For the Reporter/Dawn Harrison) By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (557+ words) Published 3:26 pm Sunday, August 10, 2025 Pelham Oaks began the 2025-26 school year with smiles and a renewed commitment to learning and growth. (For the Reporter/Nicole Knight) By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM " The halls of Pelham Oaks Elementary were once again…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (462+ words) Published 2:55 pm Sunday, August 10, 2025 Pelham Ridge Elementary celebrated the first day of school with smiles galore, as excitement and joy filled the halls on Thursday, Aug. 7. (For the Reporter/Nicole Knight) By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM " Pelham Ridge Elementary…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (454+ words) Published 10:45 am Friday, August 8, 2025 By DANIEL LOCKE | Staff Writer CALERA " Summer break is in the past and a new school year is underway at Calera Elementary School. Little Eagles, beginning kindergarten, first and second grade came into the building ready…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (467+ words) Published 10:43 am Friday, August 8, 2025 Students returned to the classrooms at Oak Mountain Elementary School for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, Aug. 7. (For the Reporter/Dawn Harrison) By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer NORTH SHELBY " As the doors…...