Briana Harris, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Alabaster Main Story

Sending messages of thanks to healthcare heroes

As medical professionals are hard at work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents are wondering what they can do to show their appreciation for healthcare ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4:15 pm

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Lending a hand: 8-year-old joins the effort to make face masks

Lando Aldridge is no stranger to giving back to his community. For the past two years, he’s been making and selling hats and donating the ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:50 pm

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Tanniehill aiming to be Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year

Local gospel singer and author Sanchez Tanniehill is asking the public to help him in his quest to become the Gospel Choice Music Awards’ Contemporary ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 pm

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Alabaster to refund all fees paid for canceled spring sports

The Alabaster City Council on Monday, April 20, signed off on a resolution to refund the spring sports fees paid to Alabaster Parks and Recreation. Read more

by Briana Harris, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:25 pm

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Serving a greater purpose: Alabaster nurse working in New York hospital

In less than a week, Kristen Kytle, an Alabaster resident, went from working as a nurse in Brookwood Baptist Medical Center’s COVID-19 intensive care unit ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 3:20 pm

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Alabama Power partners with UA, UAB to make face shields

Alabama Power, in partnership with UAB's School of Engineering and the Alabama Productivity Center at The University of Alabama, is among the growing number of ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 1:06 pm

Columns

COLUMN: Coming together to fulfill the need

With local hospitals reporting a shortage of personal protective equipment, area companies are coming together to help those on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. Read more

by Briana Harris, Monday, April 20, 2020 7:03 pm

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Alabaster’s Gym Time converted into online grocery store

Local business owner Jon Fuller has come up with an innovative way to stay open after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the temporary closure of ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:06 pm

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Blue Cross eliminates out-of-pocket costs related to COVID-19 treatment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is working closely with state and local governments, as well as partners within the health care system, to ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 4:46 pm

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Alabaster council OKs resolutions for Abbey Wooley Park, Veterans Park upgrades

The Alabaster City Council approved multiple resolutions at its meeting on Monday, April 6, related to renovation projects at Veterans Park and Abbey Wooley Park. Read more

by Briana Harris, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:21 pm

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Hudd’s Food Center providing grocery pick-up services for elderly

For Wilsonville resident Penny Kovakas, grocery shopping takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish, thanks to the team at Hudd’s Food Center on ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 11:37 am

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Application deadline extended for Blue Cross school grants program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is extending the Be Healthy School Grant application deadline to Friday, April 17. Read more

by Briana Harris, Monday, April 13, 2020 1:55 pm

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ACS recognized for its music education programs

Alabaster City Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding ... Read more

by Briana Harris, Monday, April 13, 2020 1:27 pm

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Say ‘thank you’ to medical professionals by buying them coffee

For those in search of a way to say thank you to health care professionals, consider participating in Adventurer’s Coffee Co.’s Quest Rewards program. Read more

by Briana Harris, Friday, April 10, 2020 2:04 pm

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Dentist providing emergency dental services to those in need

With hospitals, emergency rooms and urgent care clinics currently occupied with trying to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Pelham Dental Care is available to anyone in ... Read more