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Shelby

Elections

Paschal, Hulsey advance to Republican primary runoff in HD73

Leigh Hulsey and Kenneth Paschal have advanced to the special primary runoff on April 27 in House District 73.

March 31, 2021

Republicans head to polls in Senate District 14 special primary

Joseph Barlow, Donna Strong and April Weaver are running in the special Republican primary in Senate District 14.

March 30, 2021

Kenneth Paschal addresses the Republican Women of Shelby County

Kenneth Paschal was recently endorsed by both Pelham Mayor Gary Waters and City Council President Maurice Mercer.

March 29, 2021

Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead

Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives.

March 26, 2021

Retired Army 1st Sgt. Kenneth Paschal running in HD73

“I wish to extend my tour of duty as an elected official where I can best serve my community," he said.

January 20, 2021

Leigh Hulsey announces bid to represent State House District 73

The seat became vacant when Rep. Matt Fridy was sworn in on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.

January 7, 2021

Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding

The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities.

December 11, 2020

Russell Bedsole wins House District 49 special election

Bedsole is a captain with the Shelby County sheriff's department and an Alabaster city councilman.

November 18, 2020

Special general election today in House District 49

Voters are deciding between Republican Russell Bedsole or Democrat Cheryl Patton.

November 17, 2020

Friday is deadline for Shelby County remote learning students to decide to return or not

Some parents have expressed concern that they have to make a decision so early.

September 25, 2020