Leah Ingram Eagle

NORTH SHELBY – Gina Vines has been involved in the pageant world for years, but recently decided to step out and launch a new pageant and serve as the director.

Chelsea Park Elementary School is ready for the new school year and is in a better state than ever thanks to recent classroom additions and a new gymnasium.

The Chelsea Park Elementary campus was bustling on the first day of the 2024-25 school year.

Meet the individuals who make things happen in the Parent Teacher Organizations for several of Shelby County's schools. (Contributed)

It was a busy summer at Chelsea Middle School with several projects that were completed before students returned for their first day.

Jesslan Wilson and Brian Wheeler both started new jobs with Shelby County on May 6 and have spent the last three months meeting other county employees and taking on their respective roles.

For collectors of designer and specialty Christmas ornaments, E&C Creations will host a Holiday Collector Shop in time for the upcoming holiday season.

The Pelham Parks & Recreation Department is bringing a fall community event back with a little different look from last year.

On Sept. 3, the Chelsea City Council approved the fiscal year 2025 budget and the city’s holiday calendar.

Oak Mountain State Park’s Harvest Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.