Shelby County lawmakers propose improvements to how their local library board members are elected
Members of the Shelby County delegation visited the Alabama House. submitted a bill The first week of the 2024 legislative session aims to align the selection of North Shelby County Library Board board members with the expectations of community residents and procedures in place on boards across the state. of local librarywas established by the […]
Shelby County delegation wants to control the North Shelby Library Board
The North Shelby Library District is unique among library boards in the state as a public corporation with elected officials who are directly accountable to residents. The Shelby County Legislative Delegation has introduced a bill to change that and implement another unique proposal: to take board appointments into their own hands. The delegation includes Congressman […]
UA System Chancellor Finis St. John IV to lead Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership
The University of Alabama System has announced a change in leadership at the highest level, as Chancellor Finnis “Fes” St. John IV prepares to take on a new role at the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership. Sid J. Trant, the system's current general counsel and senior vice chancellor, will serve as interim chancellor starting […]
Shelby County man bags 14-point buck 100 yards from home
It's peak deer hunting season in Alabama. During this period, known as the “rut,” bucks are searching for a mate and are much less likely to be wary during the day. One Alabama hunter took advantage of the “rut.” Shelby County's Greg Robertson scored 14 points on Jan. 15. But it wasn't just the size […]