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66-year-old truck driver killed when tractor-trailer crashed off I-65 in Shelby County

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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as Johnny Lee Bittle. He lived in Mount Vernon.

Shelby County pair indicted after child in their care injured by scalding water

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A Shelby County grand jury indicted Willie Louis Walker, 67, and Jessica McGregor, 49, on aggravated child abuse, according to court records made public Monday.

Railroad work will close bustling Shelby County road, cause major delays for thousands of drivers

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Transportation

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CSX railroad maintenance is causing multi-day highway closures and detours in Helena, Pelham, Springville and Alabaster.

Dining out? See Shelby County’s health inspection scores for June 2026

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1 week ago

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Health inspections for June show a strong month overall, though some establishments fell below top marks.

Flooding forces closure of several Shelby County courts, offices

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Community

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Operations at the General Sessions Criminal Court, General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office, Municipal Courts and Sheriff's Office are impacted.

Shelby County judge orders Pihakis-affiliated restaurant entities to pay thousands of dollars

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Sports Government Community

1 week ago

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A Shelby County judge has granted partial summary judgment in favor of Evans Meats Inc., ordering nearly 20 restaurant-related limited liability compa...

2 Shelby County suspects indicted for TennCare fraud

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Public Safety

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The TBI's investigations revealed a woman accused of impersonating a nurse and a former pharmacist accused of submitting fake TennCare claims.

Robert Ward Malley

The Bogalusa Daily News

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Obituaries

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Robert Ward Malley, age 98, and a resident of Shelby, Ala., passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Shelby Ridge Nursing Home in Alabaster, Ala. Born in Bogalusa […]

Secrecy-shrouded plan to move water utility away from Birmingham creeps forward

AL.com

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2 weeks ago

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A reported secret move to Shelby County could change how disputes over the utility are decided in addition to taking away tax revenue from the city of Birmingham.

Central Alabama Water transparency concerns grow after reports of possible HQ move to Shelby County

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Sports Government Community

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New questions are swirling around Central Alabama Water after reports its headquarters could move from Birmingham to Shelby County. Now, board members...

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66-year-old truck driver killed when tractor-trailer crashed off I-65 in Shelby County

Shelby County pair indicted after child in their care injured by scalding water

Railroad work will close bustling Shelby County road, cause major delays for thousands of drivers

Dining out? See Shelby County’s health inspection scores for June 2026

Flooding forces closure of several Shelby County courts, offices

Shelby County judge orders Pihakis-affiliated restaurant entities to pay thousands of dollars

2 Shelby County suspects indicted for TennCare fraud

Robert Ward Malley

Secrecy-shrouded plan to move water utility away from Birmingham creeps forward

Central Alabama Water transparency concerns grow after reports of possible HQ move to Shelby County

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