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By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor PELHAM – One of the landmarks of the Alabama music scene officially shut its doors for the 2024 season and possibly forever, but not before going out with a bang. Grammy nominated singer Post Malone took the stage at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham on Tuesday, Oct. 15, possibly marking the final show at the venue after 39 seasons. At the end of the show, which was part of his F-1 Trillion Tour supportin…

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Post Malone performs possible final concert at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre after 39 seasons - Shelby County Reporter

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor Cross country runners from around the county had another big week as they competed in various meets around the Southeast. The Pelham Panthers and Spain Park Jaguars took part in one of the biggest meets in the state at Dew It On the Trails in Decatur, and the Helena Huskies secured an individual win at the Leeds Invitational while competing alongside the Montevallo Bulldogs. The Briarwood Christian Lions went u…

Cross Country roundup: Helena’s Aldie Ridgdon wins Leeds Invite, Spain Park, Pelham shine in Decatur - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor COLUMBIANA – Tunes from a variety of genres echoed throughout Old Mill Square on Saturday as children played on the grass and adults sampled alcoholic beverages during the third annual installment of Discover Shelby Fest. The Shelby County Arts Council’s annual fall event, Discover Shelby Fest, took place this year on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Old Mill Square and on Columbiana Main Street. Desp…

Residents enjoy wine, music at third annual Discover Shelby Fest - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALEXANDER CITY – Band students from Spain Park High School, Oak Mountain High School and Montevallo High School recently returned back home with a series of accolades after traveling to compete in the annual Lake Martin Invitational. On Saturday, Oct. 5, 20 bands performed during the annual Lake Martin Invitational Marching Contest at the Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex in Alexander City. During the event, three ba…

Local bands take home trophies after success at the Lake Martin Invitational - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced new promotions for four of its deputies for their high level of commitment to the community. On Monday, Oct. 14, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced the promotions of Russell Bedsole, Nathan Kendrick, Debbie Sumrall and Chris Register. According to the SCSO, these deputies have all demonstrated a high level of commitment to their profession and t…

Sheriff County Sheriff’s Office announces promotions - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor ALABASTER – Siluria Baptist Church will treat members of the community to a fall festival full of games and activities on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. “We’re very excited and we’re looking forward to seeing what the Lord blesses us with and how we can be a use to our local community,” Student Minister Cody Seals said. This year, instead of holding a trunk or treat like usual, the church has decided to hold a fa…

Siluria Baptist Church to host fall festival - Shelby County Reporter

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor EUFAULA – After having two straight bye weeks, the Cornerstone Christian Chargers had minimal rust as they cruised to victory to remain undefeated. Cornerstone defeated the Lakeside Chiefs 58-21 on the road on Oct. 11 to improve to 7-0 on the season. The Chargers lived up to their own lofty offensive standards, outpacing their average of 50.7 points per game by dropping 58 points on the Chiefs thanks to 501 yar…

Zeke Adams scores six touchdowns, Noah Schober grabs three picks as Cornerstone cruises at Lakeside - Shelby County Reporter

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor LOS ANGELES — One of Shelby County’s best is making an impact on the professional scene with a stellar season in net, and he now has hardware to back it up. Pelham native Seth Torman won the 2024 National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) Golden Glove award as the league’s top goalkeeper. Torman won the award in his first season in the league thanks to his dominance with the Los Angeles Force in the third t…

Former Pelham star Seth Torman wins NISA Golden Glove with Los Angeles Force - Shelby County Reporter

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By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor PELHAM – The Pelham Panthers are on to a familiar place–the Class 6A super regionals–after downing their biggest rival in an elimination match. Pelham swept the Helena Huskies 3-0 on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Pelham High School in the Class 6A, Area 8 semifinals. The Panthers would go on to lose the championship match to the Chelsea Hornets 3-2, but their semifinal win extended their season another week. While Pelha…

Pelham downs Helena in straight sets to reach super regionals - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor MONTEVALLO – The American Village’s Liberty Hall was filled with applause as members of the community gave a standing ovation to Tom Walker while he crossed the room to accept his Cornerstone Award and placement into the inaugural class of the Shelby County Hall of Fame. Seven historic community members were solidified in the annals of Shelby County history for their remarkable impact on others during the induct…

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