Shelby Living, March/April 2026

Tom Mims enjoys family time and the outdoors since granddaughter’s GoFundMe campaign helped him retire.

contributors

EDITORIAL

Michaela Bankston

Anna Grace Breedlove

Dave Domescik

Daniel Locke

Tyler Raley

Andrew Simonson

Noah Wortham

CONTRIBUTORS

Alyssa Luna Photo

Katharine Armbrester

Carmen Brown

Lindsay Dyess

Dawn Harrison

Loyd McIntosh

Jeremy Raines

DESIGN

Sydney Allen

Jamie Dawkins

Rowan Futrell

Morgan Lockhart

Lavens Maginnis

MARKETING

Noah Brakefield

Evann Campbell

Octavia Campbell

Rachel Henderson

Rhett McCreight

Lauren Morris

Tori Smith

ADMINISTRATION

Anna Marie Cleckler

Mary Jo Eskridge

Alec Etheredge

Stacey Meadows

Kayla Reeves

Leslie Reeves

Brittany Schofield

Katharine Armbrester, Writer

Katharine Armbrester is a freelance art journalist and contributing writer to multiple publications in the state, including Alabama Heritage. She also reviews contemporary literature for the Southern Review of Books and the Alabama Writers’ Forum. She graduated from the MFA creative writing program at the Mississippi University for Women in 2022, and she received her M.A. in history from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2019.

Carmen Brown, Writer

Carmen earned her master’s degree in communication and information sciences from the University of Alabama. She has worked as a magazine feature writer for the last 15 years and also works as a writing coach and copy editor. Her work has been published in HomeCare, Tuscaloosa Magazine, The Executive and more. She enjoys writing articles on a variety of topics, especially health and wellness and inspirational articles on human resilience. Check out her website at carmensheabrown.com.

Dawn Harrison, Photographer

Dawn Harrison has been a freelance photographer with Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc. for almost 12 years and has had the opportunity to cover a variety of subjects from concerts to D1 sport championships. Her favorite thing to photograph is portraits of athletes in dynamic lighting. She is a licensed boat captain, and in her free time, she enjoys competing in billfish tournaments.

Loyd McIntosh, Writer

Loyd McIntosh is an award-winning writer and marketing professional with nearly 30 years of experience. Originally from Trussville, Loyd has contributed to more than 50 publications, covering a wide range of topics, including sports, food, the arts and business. He is also the co-host and producer of The Rough Draft: A Podcast About Writing. By day, he serves as the Marketing Manager for Automation Personnel Services, a staffing agency headquartered in Birmingham. Outside of work, he enjoys life in Pell City with his two daughters, Emily Grace and Lily.

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ON THE COVER

If Walls Could Talk

As Shaun Styers and Kelsey Allison look forward, the inside of their home hints at its historic nature.

HHello Shelby County!

For going on half a decade, I’ve worked for this company with our publications in Jefferson and St. Clair counties. At this point, I am elated to introduce myself as the new editor of Shelby Living, covering this county I have worked and lived in for most of my postcollege life.

As the temperature rises, daylight lengthens and flowers bloom, it feels fitting to welcome in this new season for me personally.

As for others you can read about in this issue, Tom Mims (page 47) is enjoying the opposite of a new job, the lack of one, as the Vincent resident is finally stepping into retirement.

In Alabaster, Alyse Elna Lewis (page 13) is back home after her latest screen debut in “Stranger Things,” and Thompson High School freshman Zoe Moore (page 23) is no doubt continuing swimming after earning her most recent win, a gold medal at the 6A/7A Swimming State Championships.

Shaun Styers and Kelsey Allison are looking forward to their next chapter, and you can take look inside their cozy Montevallo home on page 39.

Though they recently celebrated four years of business, Mama Suz’s Fried Pies (page 31) in Pelham continues to test out new flavors to offer the best, homemade fried pies they can.

Coincidentally enough, my husband began a completely new job last month. While this time involves change for us on the work front, maybe you’re stepping into a new season of life like Tom, enjoying a new win like Zoe or quietly evolving what you’ve had for some time like Mama Suz’s.

Whether you’re handling a new beginning, a recent pivot or continually striving for improvement, may this issue inspire you to lean in to whatever this spring has in store for you.

Hope you enjoy,

michaela@shelbycountynewsmedia.com

” “THE QUESTION

Where is the best outdoor spot in Shelby County?

Orr Park in Montevallo

Ebenezer Swamp outskirts of Montevallo

-Glenda Haynie Dover

My back yard, plus the adjoining land behind it (aka Oak Mtn State Park).

-Doug Daughhetee

Oak mountain is a gimmie but we love both Veterans Park in Alabaster and Hoover.

-Karrie Murphy

Orr Park- Shoal CreekAND MY MOST FAVORITEMontevallo College Lake!!!

-Rachel Christine

Lay lake

-Phillip Chase

Orr Park is beautiful. Tim Tingle’s carvings are incredible. You never know when he’s gonna’ have a new addition! Shoal Creek Park is perfect for getting your feet wet!

-Linda Henderson

For a new experience try Harmon Park in Columbiana!

-Loren Harmon

Orr Park in Montevallo

-Patricia Wyatt Honeycutt

@themerimoon

Make sure you stop in at Meri Moon and enjoy our Photo Booth- make sure you tag us and let us know if it is a PV or GV!!!

@shelbylivingmagazine

Tag us in your Shelby County photos on Instagram, and we’ll pick our favorites to regram and publish on this page in each issue.

@mavenhairco

Please join us in welcoming Angela, the newest member of the Maven team! With over 30 years of industry experience and Redken Color & Design certification, Angela brings exceptional skill and expertise to our salon.

@jeffstatecollege

Jefferson State’s College Scholars quiz bowl team has achieved a major victory by placing first in the Alabama Sectional Championship Tournament! In January, sectional championship tournaments were held throughout the country to determine eligibility for the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Community College Championship Tournament. Jeff State went undefeated, winning 10 rounds, and continues to stand as the top ranked community college quiz bowl team in the state of Alabama, as well as one of the top teams nationwide.

@leadershipshelbycounty

The Youth Leadership Shelby County Class of 2026 gained a deeper understanding of law enforcement, the court system, and juvenile services. The highlight of the day was the mock trial! This gave students a first hand look at the steps involved in some of the processes and different roles required to make them run effectively. Thank you to the volunteers and leaders who made this day a success.

THE GUIDE

JUDY M. MERRITT MEMORIAL 5K & FAMILY FUN DAY

MARCH 14

9 A.M.

Hoover Veterans Park

Back and benefiting Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) scholarships, the Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K and Family Fun Day will feature inflatables, food vendors, a DJ, face painting and more. The race is held in honor of JSCC’s former president Dr. Judy M. Merritt, who served as the college’s president for 35 years and was also the first female president of an Alabama college. For more information and to register, visit jeffersonstate.edu/5k.

APRIL 11

Boots & Black Tie Gala

6 P.M.

Windwood Equestrian

Join the friends of Special Equestrians for this annual fundraiser! (Boots and cocktail attire are encouraged). There

will be a plated dinner, a silent auction, live music and even special performances by the riders of Special Equestrians! Visit specialequest.org/ boots-and-black-tie-gala to learn more and purchase tickets.

APRIL 12

Paws in the Park

2-5 P.M.

Pelham City Park

This fun event for two-and-fourlegged family members will include a variety of vendors, entertainment, food trucks and more. Wellmannered, leashed pets are welcome as well as dog or cat food donations that benefit the Alabama Pet Pantry. Find more details at pelhamalabama. gov/852/special-events.

MARCH

Festival of Tulips

American Village

MARCH 1

Bluegrass at the the Park

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 7

Arbor Day Celebration

Alabaster Veterans Park

MARCH 7

Spring Market

Helena High School

MARCH 7

Oak Mountain Color Run

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 7

Tranqility Trail Run

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 7

Indoor Yard Sale

Pelham Recreation Center

MARCH 7

Matt Schofield

Shelby County Arts Council Song Theater

MARCH 8

Kites & Bites

Pelham City Park

MARCH 12

Luck of the Hot Rods Car Show Calera Courtyard

MARCH 13

Great Green Get Down Columbiana Main Street

MARCH 14

Backyard BookFest

Presented by The Parnell Library Pecan Grove, Orr Park

MARCH 14

Rose Colored Glasses-”Opry Nights”

Shelby County Arts Council Song Theater

MARCH 14

Mt Laurel Spring Festival

Mt Laurel

MARCH 15

Men’s Gathering Cultivate Church

MARCH 18

Montevallo Chamber Luncheon

Parnell Memorial Library

MARCH 18

The Shelby County Chamber Community Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex

MARCH 19-22

A Night of One Acts and Sunday Gala

Parnell Memorial Library Theater

MARCH 21

Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Market

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 21

Spring Festival Guided HikeDouble Oak Lake Loop

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 22

Erin Mitchell Band

Shelby County Arts Council Song Theater

MARCH 28

Oak Mountain 50K | 25K | 6 Miler

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 31

A Very Special Easter Egg Hunt Pelham City Park Football Field

APRIL 3

First Friday Crawfish Boil Calera Courtyard

APRIL 4

Easter Eggspress Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

APRIL 4

Easter Egg Hunt Orr Park

APRIL 4

Helicopter Egg Drop

9 A.M.-NOON

Alabaster Veterans Park

Join Cultivate Church again this year as candy-filled Easter eggs fall from the sky.

APRIL 18

Prior to the drop, there will be a traditional Easter egg hunt for children 3 and under. This free event also includes bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and more. Find more details at cultivatechurch.tv.

Pinwheels for Prevention

10 A.M.-NOON

Chelsea City Hall

The City of Chelsea and Children’s Policy Council of Shelby County partner to host this fifth annual event in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month. In addition to valuable resources and educational materials, there will be a bounce house, children’s games and of course, a pinwheel display, representing safe and healthy childhoods. For more information, visit cityofchelsea.com.

APRIL 25

Celebrate Hoover Day

11 A.M.-3 P.M. Hoover Veterans Park

This annual event draws more than 10,000 residents each year! Parking is available at Spain Park High School. Celebrate Hoover

Day will feature live music, a kids’ zone, family-friendly games and activities, vendor booths, a car show, inflatables and more. Children can even look forward to a petting zoo and pony rides! Find more details at hooveral.org/366/Celebrate-Hoover-Day.

APRIL 18

Montevallo Arts Fest

10 A.M.-5 P.M. Orr Park

The annual Montevallo Arts Fest hosted by Montevallo Arts Collaborative returns on the third Saturday in April. Once again, a variety of vendors, featuring fine art and fine craft works, will line Orr Park. In addition, the music stage is back with a great line up to enhance the atmosphere. Food trucks will be on site, and admission is free. For more information, find Montevallo Arts Fest of Montevallo Arts Collaborative on Facebook.

APRIL 5

Bluegrass at the the Park

Oak Mountain State Park

APRIL 10

Music at Park 124

Park 124

APRIL 15

Montevallo Chamber Luncheon

Parnell Memorial Library

APRIL 18

Touch-A-Truck

Columbiana Main Street

APRIL 18-19

MammothMarch Alabama

Oak Mountain State Park

APRIL 20

The Legacy Classic

Benefitting The Amanda Pair Foundation

The Founders Course at Greystone Golf & Country Club

APRIL 24

Friday Nights at the Cove Series Owl’s Cove Park

APRIL 25

City Wide Spring Yard Sale

Alabaster Veterans Park

APRIL 25

Strawberry Festival

Eagle Park Track & Field

APRIL 25

Spring Craft Fair

Chelsea Community Center

APRIL 25

The Band of Heathens with Cole Spain

Presented by Helena Old Town Live

Helena Amphitheater

APRIL 25

Whiskey and Wine 5K

Redbud Pavillion at Oak Mountain State Park

APRIL 29

The Shelby County Chamber Community Luncheon

Pelham Civic Complex

ARTS CULTURE&

RIGHT SIDE UP

Alyse Elna Lewis returns to Alabaster following debut in “Stranger Things” season five.

BY ANNA GRACE BREEDLOVE

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AA budding star, 13-year-old Alyse Elna Lewis’ fame has bloomed out of her Alabaster stomping grounds all the way to Hawkins, Indiana, since making her debut in the “Stranger Things” universe last year. The iconic Netflix hit series’ final season aired in three different volumes, first with “Chapter One: The Crawl” on Nov. 26, 2025.

Appearing in five separate episodes, Alyse’s character, Wendy, is first seen playing with a ball at her school in the season’s premiere. After having it taken from her by Derek, a fellow classmate and

show frontrunner with an epic redemption arc, Alyse said Wendy calls Derek a “not nice” word and carries on with her day.

Chuckling, she described Wendy as straightforward yet nonchalant.

“My character is so cool that I don’t really have to say much for people to leave me alone,” she said. “Wendy expresses herself with her facial expressions more than she does with how she talks.”

To get into character, Alyse joked that she chose to hone in on one of her “red flags,” overthinking, as it

became useful in preparing her for this role.

“I spent a lot of time thinking, looking at this name, looking at how I’m described,” she said. “I’m like 9, 10 years old (in the show). I have to think like that. At the time, I was actually 12, but I really had to think back to when I was 9 and 10: ‘How sassy was I? How expressive was I?’ I just really had to think back to when I was younger to channel into my role.”

Ironically, Alyse was around that age when she booked her first-ever acting gig: the role of Abigail in the horror film, “Oracle.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, she began taking virtual acting classes with Acting Out Academy in Vestavia Hills and later, with Kinnik Sky, a former “American Idol” finalist

and theater-award-winning actress.

Sky later referred Alyse to her agent, and she is now currently represented by J Pervis Talent Agency and Luber Roklin Entertainment.

While filming “Oracle,” Alyse said she was more afraid during her own scenes than she was watching the movie itself.

“When we actually started filming, we were not filming in the daytime,” she said. “We were filming at night.”

During one scene, she said she was supposed to run through a field of sugar cane, but due to her fear of bugs during filming, she could not seem to make herself run faster.

“I was running so slowly because I didn’t want anything to get me from the other side,” she said with a laugh. “This lady from the set decided that she would put on this camouflage suit, and she was going to stand there while I was running. I was so glad because without her, I definitely would not have been running through sugar cane. It was really scary actually.”

Over the next several years, Alyse would go on to book roles in TV shows such as “Atlanta” and “Queen Sugar,” as well as in movies such as “Girlfriendship” alongside Tamera Mowry-Housley. In June 2025,

“ I had never watched ‘Stranger Things’ before I got onto the show. I tried to watch it once but the Demogorgon scared me, and I decided I would never watch it again.

-Alyse Elna Lewis ”

STRANGER THINGS

WENDY | 2025

IRONHEART

YOUNG RIRI | 2025

ORACLE ABIGAIL | 2023

ATLANTA

JOLLY LITTLE BLACK GIRL | 2022

GIRLFRIENDSHIP CARA | 2022

QUEEN SUGAR YOUNG NOVA | 2022

she made her debut as “Young Riri” in Marvel’s miniseries, “Ironheart,” and can be seen in episodes one, two and five.

All of these roles, she said, built her confidence up to audition for “Stranger Things.” At the time, she sent in a self-tape but did not hear back for almost a year amidst the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

When her parents found out that she got the part, they gave her a “Stranger Things” book to break the news.

“I had never watched ‘Stranger Things’ before I got onto the show. I tried to watch it once but the Demogorgon scared me, and I decided I would never watch it again,” Alyse said, chuckling. “When I got the part, I was a little confused. I was like, ‘Really? Me? What will I be doing? I don’t see how I play a role in this.’ I was also excited because that’s such a big show, and it’s amazing, and I got to meet some of the coolest people.”

One of her favorite scenes to film is featured midway through the season, when the show’s band of heroes tries to save a group of children who are at risk of being kidnapped by the infamous “Mr. Whatsit.”

“When we were in the back of the truck in the little freezer and Murray asked if it’s comfy back there, I didn’t even have to say anything,” Alyse said, referencing Wendy’s less-than-chipper attitude about her mode of transportation. “I could just give him a facial expression, and he already knew.”

While Wendy appears unbothered and suave on screen, Alyse said she felt anything but during filming.

“The first day on set was actually really nervewracking for me,” she said, later adding. “I was really nervous, and I went to my trailer and saw a book sitting on a little table in my trailer. It said, ‘Welcome to Hawkins,’ and then it said my character’s name. I was like, ‘Oh my goodness!’ It was from Jamie, the one who plays Vecna.”

Although he plays a ruthless, calculating serial killer, Jamie Campbell Bower, according to Alyse, is one of the kindest individuals she had the pleasure of working with on set. In fact, fame did not seem to affect even the show’s most popular stars such as Maya Hawke, who plays Robin Buckley, or Caleb McLaughlin, who portrays the beloved Lucas Sinclair.

“The first time we ever started working with Maya and Caleb, the first time I met them, I was really nervous, but they were actually super-duper funny and didn’t make any of the kids feel scared or uncomfortable,” Alyse said.

She began filming season five in May 2024, right around the end of the school year. Then a sixth grader at Thompson Middle School, she said she homeschooled for the entirety of her seventh grade year to be able to film “Stranger Things” and returned to Thompson to start the eighth grade with her friends.

Even after nearly a year of exhausting days and nights, Alyse maintained it was all worth it, especially after seeing her name roll in the credits for the first time.

“At the premiere, we saw the whole episode, and I, at the end, was crying,” she said. “I was like, ‘I can’t believe that I actually did that!’”

She attributed her success to her loved ones, especially her parents. Without them, she said, she never could have accomplished such a huge dream at only 13.

“My friends, they support me so well, even when I was not there for a full year,” she said. “They would still talk to me. They would still check up on me and see how I was doing. It definitely takes a lot of support from my family and friends. That, to be honest, is what helps me balance it all.”

Now back in Alabaster, Alyse is a full-time student, but she does have some upcoming projects in the

works. Though not at liberty to discuss as of press time, she said she believes her community will be pleased with her next feature debut.

As for “Stranger Things,” to those who have not yet seen season five, she said fans are in for quite the finale.

“I think they personally can expect an adventure,”

she said.

Looking forward, she said she is on an adventure of her own, and she has her fans to thank, as she ventures from the “upside down” out into the great unknown.

To keep tabs on Alyse Elna Lewis’ acting journey, follow her on Instagram (@alyseelna) or visit her IMDb page.

HEATING UP

As the temperature rises, the Shelby County Arts Council schedule fills up with a variety of fun events.

BY LINDSAY DYESS | PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

It might be cold outside, but the Song Theater is on fire with great performances this spring! There’s always quality entertainment in your own backyard in Shelby County. The SCAC kicked off the month of March with a successful Mardi Gras gala fundraiser in the Grande Hall. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this wonderful event. Proceeds from this event benefit the community outreach programs the Shelby County Arts Council offers and supports ongoing operations. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Opening in the EBSCO Fine Art Gallery on March 17 will be the annual Statewide High School Juried Art Exhibit. Each year 10th through 12th graders from across the state of Alabama enter their artwork into this free art competition. This art competition is supported by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Art and Art History and the University of Montevallo’s Department of Art. This art competition gives high school students the chance to compete in a professional level art competition at no cost to the students, teachers or schools. Stop by and check out these amazing works of art for yourself in the gallery. The gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us on Sunday, April 27, for the closing gallery reception and award ceremony of the Statewide High

School Juried Art Exhibit. This event is free and open to the public.

If you are looking to get your music fix, be sure to join us in the Song Theater on April 18 for master pianist Byron Thomas’ performance of “Master Keys II.” This show is a salute to great contemporary jazz artists such as Joe Sample, Herbie Hancock and Ramsey Lewis, with a few of Thomas’own original works. Byron Thomas has spent the last several years as a piano instructor for the Shelby County Arts Council as well as making a name for himself in the Alabama music community. If you’re a fan of jazz, this is a show you can’t miss! Thomas also hints at a few surprises during the event. Purchase tickets to this event at shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

Be sure to purchase tickets to other great events coming to the Song Theater. Check out Sean of the South on Sunday, March 9; the return of Taylor Hicks on Friday, March 14; Major Dudes: Steely Dan tribute on Saturday, April 4; and Columbiana’s own Micha Swain in the band from Samford University, Lakeshore Band on Monday, April 13. Tickets to all of these events can be purchased at shelbycountyartscouncil.com or by calling 205-669-0044. Don’t forget, the SCAC also offers a variety of visual arts and music classes for all ages. Creativity for all happens here! Sign up for a class today. Visit our website for our upcoming class schedules. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@shelby_county_arts) and Facebook (Shelby County Arts Council).

Blooming Love

Recommendations from Dee Green

Circulation Manager at North Shelby Library

Must Love Flowers

By Debbie Macomber | Romance

Dee Green started in a part-time position at North Shelby Library in 1999 and became full time later that year. Prior to that, her love of libraries began while on the library staff at her high school. Currently, she is the circulation manager and orders the fiction material for the library. Here, she recommends her choice reads for springtime.

“Wise, warm, witty and charmingly full of hope, this story celebrates the surprising and unexpected ways that family, friendship and love can lift us up.”— This book is fun and charming. Joan is not living the life she was expecting. She is widowed and an empty nester. With her sister’s encouragement, she goes to group therapy. It is there she finds her way to find love and true friendships. This endearing read is one of the best by Debbie Macomber.

The Language of Flowers

By Vanessa Diffenbaugh | Contemporary Fiction

The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. Growing up in the foster care system, she had trouble connecting with people, but she loved flowers. Through that love of flowers, she found a way to connect. This is such a wonderful book that will engage many emotions.

The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

By Celeste Fletcher McHale | Fiction, Romance

This book celebrates the friendships of three women. They learn what true friendship is about through hard times and secrets. This book has humor and a little sass that will touch anyone’s heart with a theme of protecting friends as fiercely as family even if the threat is something unseen. This book is for anyone who likes small town, southern living, and as a bonus, it includes a great hummingbird cake recipe.

Spring Fever

By Mary Kay Andrews | Romance

When Annajane is ready to move on four years after her divorce, she realizes she isn’t over her ex-husband, Mason, when his engagement to another woman is canceled. Making things worse she is engaged to someone else. Maybe everything happens for a reason, and maybe, just maybe, she wants Mason back. However, there are secrets afoot in this small southern town. On the peaceful surface of Hideaway Lake, Annajane discovers that the past is never really gone. Even if there are people determined to keep Annajane from getting what she wants, happiness might be hers for the taking, and the life she once had with Mason in this sleepy lake town might be in her future.

Porch Lights

By Dorothea Benton Frank | Contemporary Fiction

With warmth, charm, heart and humor Dorothea Benton Frank takes us back to Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. This is a story of love and transformation. When a nurse returns home from a tour in Afghanistan and realizes that her life has been changed, she must rediscover love and purpose from her son and her mother. Frank does a great job of building characters, which make this book truly enjoyable.

SCHOOL SPORTS&

MERMAID TALES

From playing mermaid as a child to winning a gold medal, Zoe Moore keeps on swimming.

BY CARMEN BROWN

FFrom the time she was a toddler, Zoe Moore thought she was a mermaid, and she kept trying to prove it.

“We could never really relax at the beach,” her mother, Nedra Moore, said. “She would say, ‘Let me go in the water. I can swim. I’m a mermaid!’ If she jumped in the water and went under, she wouldn’t panic. She would just laugh.”

Call it a child’s intuition. A little more than a decade later, Zoe is a champion swimmer. At the recent 6A/7A Swimming State Championships, the Thompson High School freshman won gold in the 100m women’s backstroke, where she broke the Alabama High School Athletic Association record by one second. She also won the silver medal in the 50m women’s freestyle in the adaptive aquatics division.

But Zoe faced significant challenges from the literal beginning due to a birthing injury that left her with limited use of her right arm.

“I was born a month early, and I was much bigger than what the doctors expected me to be,” Zoe

explained. “So when I was born, my shoulder got stuck behind my mom’s pelvic bone.”

“When they pulled on her, it ripped her nerves that were in her neck that connect to the spine,” Nedra added. “It damaged her brain, her brachial plexus nerves, which also affected her eye, and so she also ended up having Horner syndrome.”

At just two weeks old, Zoe started therapy at Children’s Hospital four days a week. Then at nine months old, she had a nerve transplant.

“They removed some nerves from out of the back of her leg and put them in her neck to try to repair the nerves that they could, which corrected that Horner syndrome from her eye, and it gave her little movement,” Nedra said. “So she has movement in her thumb, like maybe her first three fingers, a little bit, but she doesn’t have any movement in her pinky.”

At 18 months, Zoe joined the Wet Tots at the Lakeshore Foundation with Coach Emily Mallard. She also had physical therapy with a woman named

Miss Sandie at the ARC of Shelby County, who would come out to the house to do therapy with Zoe a day or two out of the week. By the time she was 5, Zoe was doing gymnastics, baton, soccer and softball.

After she turned 6, Nedra decided it was time for swimming lessons. Nedra said it was never her goal for Zoe to join a swim team or compete. She simply wanted her to learn to swim for safety reasons.

“We took her to Katrina Justice, her swim coach, and she said Zoe may not be able to learn how to swim and said she would probably have to come back the next year,” Nedra said. “Well, literally within 15 minutes, Zoe was swimming. She was swimming like she had been swimming for years. She asked me if we could bring Zoe back the next week. And by the end of the second lesson, she

asked if Zoe could join her swim team. She basically stayed on the swim team at the Y up until Covid.”

Zoe said she continued to be fascinated with mermaids all throughout elementary school. However, she faced yet another obstacle when, after an accident in gymnastics class as a child, Zoe dislocated her right elbow and fractured her wrist. After a six-hour surgery, she had to wear a cast for several months.

“Once they removed the pin, her elbow became dislocated again because she didn’t have enough muscle to hold that tendon in place,” Nedra said. “And so, her elbow is still out of place right now, so she can no longer straighten her arm back out.

During her recovery and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, she took a break from the pool. During this time, however, she rekindled her desire to

swim through shows like “H2O” and “Young Woman and the Sea,” based on the true story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.

“After that, we found Lakeshore and the high school swim team, and I just slowly started falling back in love with it,” Zoe said.

Despite her challenges, Zoe believes in having a positive attitude and projecting that onto everyone she knows.

“My mom always taught me that I could do everything that I put my mind to, and I was never like, treated differently.” she said. “I did have people who did give me a hard time, but I always had more people who encouraged me and pushed me to continue going than the people who said something.”

Zoe said she does not let anyone’s negative comments bother her.

“A lot of my classmates asked me, they’re like, ‘Are you mad that you’re this way?’ Or like, ‘Do you wish you could do this?’ or ‘Do you wish you could do that?’” she said, “And my answer is, I can’t miss something I never had. This is all I know. Now, does it give me problems? Yes, it does, but I think it’s cool that I’ve grown to be able to look at the world in a different way, on how to adapt and do different things differently.”

Cole Pruitt, head coach of the Thompson High School swim and dive team, said Zoe is like a “magnet” for her teammates and everyone around her.

“She’s super smart, a ray of sunshine for everyone she meets,” he said. “Everyone on the team is drawn to her.”

Pruitt added he has been impressed with her work ethic.

“It doesn’t matter if she’s had a long day or if she’s tired or stressed,” he said. “She comes ready to swim. If you show me someone who works hard, I can show you someone who works harder.”

In addition to consistently practicing two hours a day, four days a week, Zoe has a special way of staying inspired and motivated during her sessions:

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

-Philippians

4:13, English Standard Version

She writes scriptures on the front of her legs.

“My two favorite verses are Philippians 4:13—I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me—and Jeremiah 29:11, which starts out with ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’” Zoe said.

Besides her parents, coach and teammates, Zoe also gets support from her younger brother. Their mom said though he can swim, his passion lies more in music, and he plays piano, saxophone and guitar.

“He does not miss a meet,” Nedra said. “He even carries her bags for her.”

In addition to being a champion swimmer, Zoe excels in academics as well.

“She is very good at science and math. She’s number 14 in her class and she’s preparing for honors and AP classes,” Nedra said.

She also loves choir and theater. Last year, she played Maria in her school’s production of “The Sound of Music.”

“If I’m not swimming, I’m either singing or I’m watching a musical, or I’m finding a new musical to have a new obsession over,” Zoe said.

Nedra, who is owner of Creations Galore and Moore in Calera, said that she cannot talk about how she got started in the bakery business without talking about Zoe.

“She was born in 2011, and I started baking cakes more to help keep my mind in a good place when we were going through all of that,” she said. “I wanted to be mentally in a good space for her. My purpose was birthed through pain.”

As for the future, Zoe is keeping her options as wide as the sea where she once played mermaid.

“I’ve thought about medicine, working with kids, pursuing a career in theater or even being a librarian,” she said.

Whatever she does, Zoe said what is most important is how she treats others, and she hopes that her story will be a source of encouragement for others.

“I thrive off of people. I like to make sure people feel seen,” Zoe said. “You never know how calling someone by their name or giving them a hug can change their whole day.”

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Connie Edwards

Chairperson at The Hillsboro School Board of Directors Chair and Co-Founder

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Connie Edwards and her husband have been married for 34 years. They have three wonderful sons, each married to amazing young women, and four beautiful grandchildren. She graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a degree in computer science and worked as a software programmer before choosing to focus on raising their boys. She loves traveling, reading and learning, especially about history, and treasures time with family and friends. Her heart and passion center on helping children, which has led them to support organizations that advocate for and serve children.

How did you get involved in education?

We discovered Montessori when our third son started school and were immediately drawn to its philosophy of learning. We were amazed at how quickly he was learning—and even more so, at how much he loved learning.

What inspired you to found The Hillsboro School?

From that moment with our third son, I knew I wanted him to continue in Montessori education through high school. That experience inspired me to start a Montessori school that could guide children all the way through secondary education, nurturing both their knowledge and love of learning.

How would you describe what is different about Montessori learning?

Montessori education is different because it centers on each child as an

individual learner. In a thoughtfullyprepared environment, children explore and learn at their own pace, guided by teachers who support their natural curiosity. This approach not only helps students build strong academic foundations but also encourages independence, problem-solving and a love of learning. Beyond academics, Montessori nurtures respect, responsibility and confidence, equipping children with skills that last a lifetime. It’s about helping each child grow into a thoughtful, capable and curious person.

What would you say to someone considering sending their children to The Hillsboro School?

At Hillsboro, children are encouraged to explore, collaborate and grow at their own pace within a supportive, close-knit community. Montessori education nurtures not only academic skills but also

independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. The best way to see if our school is the right fit is to visit and experience our classrooms firsthand. I encourage families to schedule a tour and explore our website to learn more about our philosophy, programs and the ways we support each child’s growth and curiosity.

What are you most looking forward to with the new campus?

We are thrilled that our new campus will allow us to welcome more families into our community while staying true to the authentic Montessori education our students already love. The students are especially excited about the full commercial kitchen, which will allow us to provide homemade lunches. The new space also gives us more room for exploration, hands-on learning and creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

FOOD DRINK&

DEEP-FRIED DECADENCE

Mama Suz’s Fried Pies serves homemade Southern staple for breakfast, lunch and of course, dessert.

BY LOYD MCINTOSH

IIf fried foods were art, then Susan and Adam Swindal would be a combination of Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Operating out of their not-so-secret pie lab just off Highway 31 in Pelham, this mother-and-son duo is doing their best to not only keep this significant Southern culinary tradition alive, but also to update the fried pie for the 21st century.

“We want to bring back real fried pies,” Adam said. “My generation only knows the fast-food version, and it’s a world of difference when it’s handmade and straight out of the fryer.”

Mama Suz’s Fried Pies has quickly become a local favorite for the hungry and curious since the Swindals opened the doors in 2022. The first business for either of the Swindals, their journey to deep-fried world domination has a humble beginning. Still, word of mouth about their

traditional pies and quirky concoctions has created a stir throughout Shelby County and beyond.

Tucked away in the Alpine Square shopping center, Mama Suz’s has developed a loyal and growing following, despite the lack of street visibility. However, Adam said once someone finds their way to the shop, they’re hooked like a bigmouth bass.

“The thing about where we’re located is you’ve got to know where you’re going to get to us,” he said. “Every customer who finds us knows how to get back. “Usually, if they come in once, I’ll see them again the next week.”

Originally from Waterloo, Iowa, Susan moved to Birmingham in the early 1990s after marrying her husband, Harold Swindal, a native of Tarrant City. The family settled near Trussville to raise their sons, Adam and Matthew.

MAMA SUZ’S PICKS

Breakfast

MAMA’S BACON, EGG AND CHEESE

Fluffy homestyle scrambled eggs combined with smoky, hickory bacon and topped with our velvety Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese blend nestled in a buttery, flaky pie.

Lunch

MAMA’S PIZZA PIE

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs (half seasoned beef and half mild sausage) with pepperoni and marinara.

Dessert

PECAN

The classic pecan pie just made by Mama and turned into a fried pie!

Cooking for three hungry guys, Susan was always on the lookout for a new recipe to try out on the family. She was content being the family chef and never considered working in or owning a food business, but it was Adam who saw potential in her abilities early on.

“I’ve always known Mama needed to do something with cooking,” he said. “We’d eat something somewhere, and she’d say, ‘I wonder if I can make it better,’ and she always did.”

The true genesis of Mama Suz’s goes back to a trip to Susan’s home state of Iowa on the occasion of her father’s funeral in 2018. During the 12-hour-plus

road trip, the family stopped in Sikeston, Missouri, with the intention of grabbing lunch at Lambert’s Cafe.

The restaurant had a two-hour wait, so the gang decided to load up on some snacks at a nearby convenience store with a fried pie stand. Only Harold had any experience noshing on a fried pie. For everyone else, this was uncharted territory.

“I married a good ol’ Southern boy, and he always used to tell me about his mother’s or grandmother’s or aunt’s fried pies,” Susan said. “I always thought that’s something I’m never going to learn how to do because I didn’t grow up knowing how to make them.”

The family bought a batch, gave them a whirl once they returned home, and was unimpressed by their mediocrity. It was long before Susan decided to give a fried pie a try.

“They were the definition of like, OK,” Adam said. “My mom was quite disappointed after hearing my dad talk about it forever. So, she’s like, ‘I wonder if I can make an apple fried pie.”

Susan did some research, developed a recipe and presented them to the family. The verdict was unanimous, a rarity in the Swindal household.

“Typically me, my brother and my dad can never agree on if anything Mama makes is good. Two of

us are going to love it; one of them’s going to hate it. We can never all agree what’s good,” Adam said. “So, she makes these fried pies, and we look at her, completely dumbfounded.”

The pies were a hit.

“I just made up some fillings and then in some pie crust, fried them up, and my family actually liked them,” Susan said. “I thought, ‘Yeah, right. You know, you’re just being nice or something.’”

Susan took another batch to give to coworkers at the day care where she worked at the time, and once again, the response was more than positive. Susan had the right idea, but she was hesitant to

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start a business. However, Adam, who was studying neuroscience at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, could see the potential. He changed his major to business to help launch Mama Suz’s for real.

“I had a bunch of excuses. I was like, “Well, you know, I’m not classically trained; my degree is not in business.’ I had had a whole list of reasons why I couldn’t go into a food business,” Susan said. “Adam changed around a few things and said, ‘I’ll be your partner.’”

For the first six years, the Swindals cooked pies out of their home kitchen, selling them at farmers markets, city festivals and other special events, but the goal was always to grow into a brick-andmortar location. They initially looked into spaces closer to their home, but Jefferson County’s loss is Shelby County’s gain as Mama Suz’s Fried Pies opened in February 2022.

Early on, they used modified store-bought crusts, but have always made every filling from scratch using fresh ingredients. Before opening the shop, they developed a new crust, going through almost a dozen versions before arriving at the perfect recipe.

The menu features plenty of traditional flavors like apple, peach, chocolate, cherry and pecan, but they aren’t afraid to experiment, creating some interesting sweet and savory varieties.

The menu has featured items such as a pizza pie, with mozzarella stuffed meatballs, pepperoni and marinara sauce, essentially a pocket-sized deepfried calzone.

In the mood for a little south-of-the-border flavor? Try the chicken burrito pie with pollo asado seasoned chicken, dirty rice and refried beans with a Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend.

Want something different for dessert? Mama Suz’s serves a turtle pie, filled with homemade caramel and pecans, drizzled with chocolate and another one inspired by the King himself, the Elvis, a deep-fried take on his favorite sandwich with peanut butter, banana and bacon.

Whether fancying something sweet or savory, Mama Suz’s has something to satisfy every craving.

Mama Suz’s Fried Pies is located at 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite V in Pelham. It is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Online order can be placed at mamasuzfriedpies.com.

FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

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Kennan Parker Manager, Sous Chef, and BBQer at Mama Suz’s Fried Pies

PHOTO BY DAWN HARRISON

Kennan Parker began working at Mama Suz’s Fried Pies in February 2025. He met Adam Swindal, co-owner of Mama Suz’s a few years ago working at various restaurants in the Birmingham area. Swindal asked Parker to quit his job and work for him several times over the years. It took some persistence, but Parker finally made the jump, and it been nothing but buttery, flaky crusts and delicious fillings ever since.

How did you get your start in the food industry?

I started working in the industry by tossing pizza around for about five years while I paid my way through Jefferson State University and underwent their biomedical program. I graduated and wanted to live and work out of state, so I continued making pizzas while sending resumes all over the country to states I wanted to live in. A year or so of doing that to no avail, I began applying in state. I found a job in my field almost immediately working for one of the largest hospital manufacturers in the world. A few years in, I still found myself in the kitchen of various restaurants on the weekend. One day it clicked to me, and I found I was much happier in those hot Alabama kitchens, sweating and cutting the tip of my thumb off, than in the place I spent many years

studying and gaining an understanding for the medical field.

What’s been your favorite part of working at Mama Suz’s Fried Pies?

My favorite part about working at Mama Suz’s is that I get to come into work and hangout with friends while making delicious pies and sometimes eating those pies too.

How have you enjoyed crafting food for the community of Shelby County and beyond?

I’ve always loved cooking for people and seeing the joy on people’s faces when they eat the food that I have made. Everyone that comes in is always excited for pies. Once you see that giant pie painted on the window as you walk through the front door, all your worries flake away, and all you can think about is smells in the room

of freshly fried pies.

What’s the best item on the menu?

The pie that got me hooked was Mama’s Banana Pudding, I’m just a sucker for a good ol’ banana pudding. As of now that we put it on the menu full time and not just seasonally, the pecan pie is up there with the banana pudding.

What would you suggest to someone walking in Mama Suz’s for the first time?

You can never go wrong with the apple or the peach. Eat one of those and your taste buds will send you back in time to your mother’s kitchen. I will second the banana pudding and the pecan pies. A good breakfast pie is the sausage, egg and cheese, and as I myself make the BBQ pies, I would definitely recommend the BBQ chicken and pork pies.

HOME STYLE&

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Shaun Styers and Kelsey Allison’s house remains a firm foundation for love.

BY ANNA GRACE

Face of the Home

The blue, farmhouse style home offers a cozy feeling of home regardless of the season.

WWhile some beginnings bloom serendipitously, Shaun Styers and Kelsey Allison’s love story began intentionally in a courthouse.

At the time, Allison was working for SafeHouse as a victim’s advocate. Styers had just begun working as an attorney in the district attorney’s office.

The two first met while discussing a case, but after realizing the silent tug on his heartstrings, Styers recused himself from the case and asked Allison out. Little did he know she was the daughter of Shelby County Commissioner Lindsey Allison, prompting his coworker to joke that “he just had to marry Kelsey (Allison) now.”

Not long after, Styers surprised no one but Allison, proposing to her in Judge Bostick’s courtroom—the same place they would later marry

in April 2017. It was also this very room where the two would adopt their daughter Jana Smallwood, Styers’s younger half sister.

The couple became parents to a teenager before their second wedding anniversary, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Smallwood is 24 now. She is following in Allison’s footsteps, having earned her bachelor’s in social work and working to earn her master’s in counseling from the University of Montevallo.

Allison said families come in all different shapes and sizes. Although theirs might look a little unconventional, it is one strengthened by their love for one another, and that’s exactly what their home reflects.

Originally built in 1909, this historic beauty has had many owners. During the 1960s, it was home to

Mrs. Vada Deal’s flower shop. Its showroom is now the family’s sunroom.

Instead of viewing their house as a fixer upper, the happy couple approached it as a restoration project, working to preserve the beauty in its architectural details along the way. Since purchasing their house in August 2022, Styers and Allison have leveled the foundation, repainted the exterior and redone the kitchen, laundry room and mud room floors, as well as the bathrooms and master closet.

Now, their house is back to its former glory. The

Foyer

Strolling inside the foyer feels like taking a step back in time as the soaring ceiling echoes the beauty of fine craftsmanship preserved over time. The modern chandelier complements the refined hardwood floors—a balance where new and old blend beautifully. Now 117 years old, this house still features some of its original design elements, such as the intricate lace detailing between the glass window panes separating the sunroom and the foyer. Several doors still bear their original door knobs with matching skeleton keys.

pair not only loves the house in which they live, but also where they live. The Montevallo community is rich in connectivity.

They can walk to Orr Park or to a nearby restaurant for margaritas. They can peruse the farmers market or pop in to visit family members down the street.

It is the perfect place, they said, for their story to continue into its next chapter—one that may be shaped by new beginnings but will always be rooted in that same enduring love.

Dining Room

The clinking of stemware can just barely be heard over the waves of laughter crescendoing from this family-centric gathering space. The table is large enough to fit both of their loved ones, and on every wall, framed mementos hang as a reminder of the importance of family. The painting of the Shelby County Courthouse above the mantle is an original by local artist Amy Peterson. After adopting Smallwood as their own, they hung her adoption decree in the dining room and surrounded it with pictures of them together over the years.

Powder Room

Once a bright ruby hue, this sink was originally a dry sink first owned by Allison’s grandmother, Donna Leigh Jackins. During renovations, the couple restored the dry sink into a fully functioning vanity for their downstairs powder room.

Pantry

In true farmhouse fashion, this walk-in pantry features dry and canned goods from floor to ceiling and even houses Allison’s Spice Village collection. Outside its walls, her family’s handwritten recipes are framed, and some date all the way back to 1922.

Kitchen

This farmhouse-style kitchen is just as rich in craftsmanship as it is in style. Allison’s uncle, Barry Woodham, owns Spring Creek Wood and makes beautiful works of art. He taught Styers everything he knows about carpentry, including how to make his own countertops, which are featured here.

Sunroom

Originally the sales floor of Mrs. Vada Deal’s flower shop, the sunroom is now a playroom for their nieces when they come to visit. Styers installed several hanging swings for them to use and incorporated a reading nook with a perfect view of the outdoors.

Living Room

The living room rests in the heart of the home and is where the family spends most of their time. Hanging on the wall is a handmade quilt made by Jackins.

Master Closet

Rivaling the size of the master bedroom, the master closet features 24 cubbies to hold Allison’s shoe and purse collections. Along the walls hang rows and rows of clothes, which are organized by season and then color.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is chic and playful, complete with a giant pencil sculpture gifted to the couple by Jackins. It was created by artist Lou Hollingsworth.

Harry Potter Room

Arguably the most intricately decorated room in the house, the “Harry Potter Room” features trinkets the couple has collected over the years. Inside, there are tributes to each of the books and movies, including the sorting hat, chocolate frogs, the golden snitch, Hedwig and more.

OFF THE CLOCK

TOM MIMS ENJOYS FAMILY TIME AND THE OUTDOORS SINCE GRANDDAUGHTER’S GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN HELPED HIM RETIRE.

BY KATHARINE ARMBRESTER PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

TTom Mims never expected to be working at the age of 86, nor did he expect his plight to be featured on national news outlets. Mims, a Vincent resident and doting family man, was thunderstruck when his granddaughter told him she had begun a GoFundMe campaign so that he could finally cease working.

“I’m amazed,” Mims said of the GoFundMe’s success. “It’s hard to believe; I just pinch myself.”

For eight years Mims took care of his wife fulltime, and financial worries mounted after she passed away in 2017.

“When my wife died, I went back to work to try to make things better,” Mims said, but the medical doubt still mounted. “I thought I was going to be working until I was 90 because that’s the only way I could see daylight.”

Before he stopped working to care for his wife, Mims had worked hard for four decades, often traveling throughout Alabama. Widowed, he now found himself returning to work at the age most people retire. Without complaint, he rose at 3 a.m. every morning to drive from his home in Vincent to the Piggly Wiggly in Columbiana, where he bagged groceries and pushed carts for six years.

His cheerful presence at the popular grocery store brought him friends, and Mims has nothing but good things to say about the people he met.

“Oh, I love my people at Piggly Wiggly,” he said. “Some of the best people come through there.”

However, his granddaughter, Candice Lash, watched him with love and concern.

“I could tell that the work was weighing on his body, and I asked him if he had the money he would retire, and he said yes,” Lash said. “He’s given his whole life to me.”

She recalled that when she was a child and mentioned she wanted something, her grandfather would work extra hours in order to make it happen.

“He loves me and my daughter so much,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to repay him but didn’t know how.”

Lash learned about the effectiveness of online fundraisers after she watched a video by a TikTok creator who travels the United States and once helped a man who worked in a grocery store due to the loss of his pension.

“It made me think of my grandfather, since it was a very similar story,” Lash said.

She began a fundraising campaign for Mims on GoFundMe, which is generally considered the world’s leading crowdfunding website.

In the description for her grandfather’s

“When my wife died, I went back to work to try to make things better. I thought I was going to be working until I was 90 because that’s the only way I could see daylight.”

-Tom Mims

GoFundMe page, Lash wrote eloquently of her grandfather’s dedication and integrity and made an earnest appeal to anyone who stumbled across his story: “He deserves rest. He deserves peace. He deserves to enjoy his great-grandchildren without worrying about bills or debt hanging over him.”

“I kept it from him for a few days, but then everyone started asking him if he was retiring, and he was asking me, ‘Now what are you doing on the Facebook over there?’” Lash said.

Mims is not on social media, but he knew his granddaughter sometimes posted about him in a Facebook page about Columbiana.

“I would tell people that it was Tom’s birthday; make sure you give him some love,” she said. “I posted stuff like that. Then everybody would go crazy over him. So many people cared about him

because of Piggly Wiggly.”

Lash set the limit for donations at $200,000, explaining the amount would significantly decrease the medical debt and enable him to retire.

“I want to give him something he’s never been given: the ability to stop working and truly live the rest of his life in comfort,” she wrote on the GoFundMe page

Soon after Lash started the GoFundMe, she was astounded by how quickly the donations poured in. Every time she checked the website the amount increased. When she finally told her grandfather about the GoFundMe campaign, the amount had risen to $6,000. It was enough to convince her to keep the fundraiser going, even

The GoFundMe set up by Candice

to retire her grandfather,

was successful. On Jan. 2, Piggly Wiggly Columbiana celebrated his retirement, followed by his last day on Jan. 3.

“I said, you’re not taking money,” Lash recalled. “These people want to give it to you; that’s the difference. They want you to have this.”

Soon after Lash revealed the existence of the GoFundMe campaign to Mims, the donations total rose to $10,000. Subsequently, the fundraiser went nationwide, and people donated from as far away as Colorado, Texas, New York and California. She and her grandfather were particularly touched when donors made the effort to email and send cards.

Surprisingly, Lash also received some negative comments from uncharitable people during the fundraiser. She chose to instead focus on the outpouring of kind words that were directed toward her grandfather. Not only did online donors admire his hard work, but Mims frequently received well wishes from strangers as he went about his day. Other online comments often commiserated with him about the too-frequent reality of crushing medical debt.

Strangers, friends and neighbors all hoped the GoFundMe campaign would be successful and that Mims could soon retire.

“We never, ever imagined it would get to $100,000,” Lash said. “That was insane.”

The GoFundMe has raised more than $115,000, and Lash believes that over half of that amount was due to the people of Columbiana and surrounding areas.

“It started out as a very small thing, and the reason it blew up was because of the people of Columbiana who have loved him for so many years,” she said.

After Mims announced his imminent retirement, Piggly Wiggly threw him a party with a large cake. He said it’s wonderful being retired and finally able to enjoy precious time with his granddaughter and great-granddaughter.

“He and Joyce (his wife) helped raise me, and I’m glad he’s still here for my daughter,” Lash said.

Mims cheerfully described himself as a homebody, and since his retirement he has more time for the outdoors than ever before. He, Lash and her daughter live on thirteen acres. He enjoys taking care of the house and yard and particularly enjoys playing with his great-granddaughter on her swing set.

From an idea on TikTok to an outpouring of generous donations, Tom Mims has clocked out for the last time.

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APRIL 1

March Connections Luncheon

March Chamber Connections Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square.

The cost for Chamber Investors is $25 per person and $35 per person for “Future” investors. Reservations are requested by noon on Tuesday, March 3 to info@shelbychamber.org or call the chamber office 205663-4542.

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Celebrating Growth

“14th Annual Student & Educator of the Year”

The Shelby County Chamber is pleased to announce its “Annual Student and Educator of the Year” recognition program. Educators play a vital role in the lives of Shelby County children, impact our communities every day and help develop the workforce, which our Shelby County businesses and organizations will need in the years ahead. As such, the chamber has launched this recognition program to celebrate excellence in the teaching profession and inform our community of the exceptional quality of instruction delivered throughout Shelby County. All nominees will be recognized, and four recipients (elementary, middle and high school educators) will receive a onetime financial investment to assist their continuing development.

Shelby County students are our potential business and community leaders and will comprise a significant portion of our workforce in the future. As such, the Chamber has launched this recognition program to celebrate student excellence in the classroom throughout Shelby County. All nominees will be recognized and five recipients (academic leader stand-out (2) and career pathway stand-out (2), Future Leader will receive a one-time financial investment to assist their continuing development.

The chamber will recognize all of the nominations and announce the recipients at the April 29 program at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Please register to info@ shelbychamber by no later than Monday, April 27.

March “Community Luncheon”

The chamber’s March “Community Luncheon” will feature “State of Our Communities” presentations on March 18 (Note: Not the usual last Wednesday). The meeting will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice

Arena. Doors will open for registration at 10:30 a.m. for business networking; the luncheon buffet will open at 11 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 11:20 a.m.

In addition to great business networking, mayors from Shelby

County’s municipalities have been invited to share their thoughts on what lies ahead for their respective communities in 2026.

The investment for this program, which includes a lunch buffet, is $25 per person for Chamber

investors and $35 per person for “Future” investors.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-6634542 or register online.

Small Business Awards

With more than 70% of businesses in Shelby County designated as small businesses, The Shelby County Chamber and our collaborative partners will once again recognize the excellence and success of our small business community.

Any business operating in Shelby County and fitting the criteria in one of the categories based upon number of employees can be nominated.

Self-nominations are accepted. In order to qualify, the nominated business should:

- Have ownership that has not been convicted of a felony

- Prove business financial stability

- Has a current license to do business in Shelby County, or a Shelby County municipality

Nominated businesses will be evaluated for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 only based on the criteria listed below. You may write and submit as little, or as much, as you wish to provide:

- Staying Power: A substantiated history as an established business;

- Growth in Number of Employees A benchmark to judge the impact of the business on the Shelby County job market

- Increase in Sales and/or Unit Volume An indication of continued growth;

- Response to Adversity: Provide written examples of problems faced in the nominee’s business and the methods used to solve those;

- Evidence of Contribution to Aid Community-Oriented Projects: Provide written examples of personal time and resources utilized.

To nominate your business, please contact Kirk Mancer via e-mail: kirk@shelbychamber.org for more details.

Go & Grow WORKSHOP

Top 10 Practical Leadership

Skills Entrepreneurs Need To Develop

What are the practical leadership skills Entrepreneurs need to develop to achieve their goals? At this hands-on workshop we’ll discuss:

- Gameful Mindset

- Using the creator and critic mentality

- Understanding doesn’t require agreement

- What color are your glasses?

- Risk tolerance impact on communication

- and, much more!

Tuesday, March 31 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM

Shelby County Services Building

Large Community Room 1123 County Services Drive Pelham, AL 35124

Small Business Workshop

“Are You Running Your Business, Or Is It Running You?” Featuring Brock Beiersdoerfer, Owner / Operator, Entrepreneurial Growth Solutions/ EOS

Are you looking to take your business to the next level? By the conclusion of this workshop you will be equipped with practical tools to:

- Clarify long & short-term goals & focus on priorities

- Create a company culture that matches your vision & values

- Clarify roles & strengthen team dynamics

- Document processes so they give you the results you want

- Solve issues so they actually go away

- Create a scorecard that helps you objectively measure your progress At the end of this workshop, Brock will outline how companies

To Register

Scan the QR Code or email info@shelbychamber.org

RSVP by 2:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026

Fees/Admission:

$15 for Investors | $25 for Future Investors (includes box lunch)

Limitedseating.Register todaytoreserveyourseat.

at all ages & stages can implement these valuable tools to achieve their goals.

Meeting will take place at the Shelby County Services Building in Pelham(1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124).

Investment is $15 for Chamber Investors and $25 for Future Investors, please RSVP by no later noon on March 11 to info@shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 205-663-4542.

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2026 Board of Directors

As of Jan. 2, 2026

OFFICERS

(Executive Committee)

Chamber Chair

Rux Bentley

Rux Carter Insurance

Chair-Elect

Jeff Purvis

A. C. Legg, Inc.

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support

Traci Fox

T Fox SalonSpa Aveda

Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing

Chad Scroggins Shelby County

Vice Chair, Community & Career Development

Holly Dean Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Vice Chair, Finance & Administration

Chris Wilder

Sealing Equipment Products Company

Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs

Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products

Vice Chair, Investor Relations

Melissa Dixon

CDI Janitorial Services

Immediate Past Chair

Kevin Morris AmFirst

DIRECTORS

Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Jessie Gilliland Spire Alabama

Wade Kallaher

Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company

Atisthan Roach Vulcan Materials Company

Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood

Terri Williams A T & T - Alabama

Ken Coreno Central State Bank

Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery

Anna Catherine Roberson Alabama Power Company

Dr. Sara Robicheaux Stephens College of Business / University of Montevallo

Brian L. Wilson EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Leah Bigbee Jefferson State Community College

Zachary Kirby Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County

Brant Malone Avadian Credit Union

Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group

Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc.

Teresa Vick Regions

John Collier Trustmark Bank

Alec Etheredge Shelby County News Media

Becky White Sain Associates

Jennifer Pemble Warren Averett, LLC

Aubri McClendon McClendon Counseling & Consulting

Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58 INC

The Hon. Scott Brakefield City of Alabaster Shelby County Mayors’ Association (Ex-Officio)

New Investors

(Nov. 15-Dec. 12, 2025)

u Camden & Blue u Cahaba Spay Neuter u Plumb Easy LLC u Board In Birmingham u Platinum Insurance u Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Your Chamber at work

(Nov. 15-Dec. 12, 2025)

- Responded to 72 requests for business & community information. - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following social media outlets:

- Chamber Facebook: 7,645 “total followers” 10,849 “views”

- X (Twitter): 2,884 “followers”

- Instagram: 1,865 “followers.” 298 “post reaches”

- LinkedIn: 1,154 “followers,” 24 “unique visitors” and 79 “post impressions”

- WBC Facebook: 596 “followers”

Who’s Who

of Shelby County Businesses

Through their voluntary investment, these chamber investors support a program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. The Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

The Shelby County Chamber Who’s Who Directory consists of Investors at the “Sustaining Level” or higher. For our complete investor list, please visit shelbychamber.org.

ACCOUNTING

Access Accounting, Inc. (205) 516-4644h www.accessaccounting.net

Associated Accountants, an Archer Lewis Company (205) 277-7702 www.ArcherLewis.com

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC (205) 982-5500 www.bmss.com

Cardinal Accounting (334) 322-2023 www.cardinalacctg.com

Deloach, Barber & Caspers CPA (205) 822-6350 www.dbccpas.com

Essential Solutions, LLC. (205) 663-8686 www.essential-solutions.biz

Graham and Associates, CPA (205) 663-6673 www.grahamandassociates.net

SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 www.sastaxandaccounting.com

Warren Averett LLC (205) 979-4100 warrenaverett.com/offices/ Birmingham

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES

Alabaster Connection (205) 790-0016 www.alabasterconnection.net

Dr. Stephanie Dean Design & Research (205)864-9841 www.drstephaniedean.com

Irons Media Group (205) 678-9079 www.ironsmediagroup.com

Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 www.myhelenacitynews.com

Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 plexamedia.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859 www.radioactivebirmingham.com

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 www.crowntrophy.com/store-98

Junior Davis & Associates, Inc. (205) 620-9961 www.juniordavis.com

Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 www.kopripromotions.com

Shelby Printing (616) 450-9432 www.shelbyprinting.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Carden Heating & Cooling (205) 669-2459 www.cardenhvac.com

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical (205) 734-5420 www.happyhiller.com

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES

Hill Brook Manor / Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020

Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 sealyrealty.com

One Stop Housing LLC (941) 993-9563 onestophousing.com

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 www.turtlelakeapts.info

Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 www.wellingtonmanorapts.com

Applied Behavior Therapy (205) 358-7311 http://www.freedomtherapies.net

FREEDOM Therapies, Inc. (205) 358-7311 www.freedomtherapies.net

ARCHITECTS

Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112 www.BarryDavisArchitects.com

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (205) 879-4462 www.gmcnetwork.com

O’Kelley Architecture LLC (205) 637-1124 www.okelleyarchitecture.com

TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 www.trojb.com/ ART & PAINTING CLASSES

Old Mill Square (205) 669-5800 oldmillsquarecolumbiana.com

South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 www.southcitytheatre.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Monark Grove Greystone (205) 994-8657 www.monarkgrovegreystone. com/senior-living/al/birmingham/ independent-living

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 www.alabamanonprofits.org

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 www.aldridgegardens.com

Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 www.bbb.org/csal

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 www.carsbirmingham.com

Chelsea Business Alliance www.facebook.com/ chelseabusinessalliance/

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 www.birminghambuilder.com

ATTORNEYS

Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 www.alabamalawservices.com

Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 www.bradfordholliman.com

Dentons Sirote (205) 930-5100

www.dentons.com/en/globalpresence/united-states/birmingham

Fulmer, May & Stuckey, LLC (205) 991-6367 www.fmslawfirm.com

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC (205) 324-4400 www.handfirm.com

McNaylor Law, LLC (256) 542-7559

Roland Milling Law, LLC (205) 620-1278 www.elizabethroland.com

Wallace | Elllis: Ellis, Head, Owens, Justice Attorneys at Law (205) 669-6783 www.wallaceellis.com

Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial (205) 572-4100 www.wwhgd.com

AUCTION

Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc. (205) 326-0833 www.gtauctions.com

AUDIOLOGY

Chelsea Audiology Clinic (205) 618-9222 www.chelseahearing.com

AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH

Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center (205) 358-8517 www.facebook.com/ alabastercarwash

Marc 1 Carwash (205) 859-2727 www.marc1carwash.com

Marc -1 Express Car Wash (205) 380-7404 marc1carwash.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333 www.donohooauto.com

EAW Exclusive Auto Wholesale (205) 406-5644 www.eawcars.net

Long-Lewis Auto Group - Alabaster (205) 663-3831 www.longlewisalabaster.com

RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046 www.rvroadway.com

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR

Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433 www.cahabatire.com

Chelsea Auto Glass (205) 903-8686 www.chelseaautoglass.com

Chelsea Tire & Service (205) 719-3321 chelseatireandservice.com

Empire Autohaus, Inc. (205) 664-5757 www.empireautohaus.com

Express Oil Change & Tire

Engineers - 136 1st Street North, Alabaster

Express Oil Change & Tire

Engineers - Calera (205) 651-7276

Express Oil Change & Tire

As of 1.27.26

360 Management (205) 624-4624 theview@concepttoclosing.com

Engineers, 2308 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 620-9244

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 2874 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 664-1711

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 851 1st Street North, Alabaster (205) 663-1690

Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113 www.greystonetireandauto.com

Hoover Automotive (205) 587-4888 www.hoover-automotive.com

Howard Tire & Automotive Service (205) 669-4509 www.howardtowing.com

Long Lewis Quick Lane of Calera (205) 668-4244 www.mccartyford.com/ford-quicklane-calera-al-2/

Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784 www.lynnjohnsoncollision.net

M&T Automotive LLC DBA Graves Automotive (205) 668-6261 gravesautomotive.net

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088 www.meltonautomotive.com

Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660 www.mobilefleetspecialists.com

Shelby Auto Service (205) 664-4727 www.shelbyautoservice.com

AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL

Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075 www.burtoncampers.com

BAKERY

Creations Galore and Moore (205) 690-8399 creationsgaloreandmoore.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Cadence Place (205) 987-0790 www.edgarsbakery.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ Pelham (205) 987-0790 edgarsbakery.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc. @ the Colonnade (205) 987-0790 www.edgarsbakery.com

Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes (205) 937-7392 www.emilysheirloompoundcakes. com

Nothing Bundt Cakes (205) 538-7602 www.nothingbundtcakes.com/ bakery/al/hoover

BARTER EXCHANGE

Moxey Bham (205) 991-7050 www.moxeybham.com

BEAUTY SALONS

JustFabByKayla (601) 323-7745 www.justfabbykayla.glossgenius. com

T. Fox SalonSpa Aveda (205) 403-8369 tfoxsalon.com

BEVERAGE

Joseph’s Table (205) 618-9174 www.josephstable280.com

BEVERAGE – DISTRIBUTOR

Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 www.buffalorock.com

BODY WAXING

Sugaring NYC (205)585-0615 www.sugaringnyc.com/locations/ sugaring-nyc-inverness

BOUTIQUE

CrysTees LLC (205) 516-9066 www.crystees.shop

BOWLING ALLEY

Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466 www.oakmountainlanes.com

BROKERAGE FIRM

Ellis Properties, Incorporated (205) 669-1863 BUILDERS

Eagle Construction Products (205) 669-2333 builtbyeagle.com

BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

BNI Alabama (256) 797-4654 northern.bnialabama.com/en-US/ index

Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 www.linkedin.com/in/ michaeltsmithusa/

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

EB5 Investors 1-800-997-1228 www.eb5investors.com/

Galactic, Inc. - Employer Services (205) 941-7091 www.galactic-inc.com

LegalShield & IDShield (205) 503-3829 basult.wearelegalshield.com

The Carter Group (205) 314-9810

The Neutral Solution (205) 202-6608 theneutralsolution.com

ZenBusiness (512) 765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/alabama-llc/

BUSINESS CONSULTING

4 Sight Coaching (617) 610-3766 www.4sightcoach.com

Coach Brian Landry (334) 782-5054 coachbrianlandry.com

ERA Group (205) 213-3734 usc.eragroup.com

Transworld Business Advisors of North Central Alabama (205) 414-7596 www.tworld.com/locations/ birminghamhuntsville/buy-abusiness/active-business-listings/

Wilson Executive Group (205) 541-8500 www.wilsonexecutivegroup.com

BUSINESS FURNISHINGS

Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 www.businteriors.com

CAMPGROUND

Birmingham South RV Park (205) 664-8832 www.birminghamrvpark.com/

CAR WASH

New Day Car Wash (205) 422-7706 newdaycarwash.com

New Day Car Wash – Valleydale (205) 300-8295 www.newdaycarwash.com

Tidal Wave Auto Spa (706) 975-1869 www.tidalwaveautospa.com

CAREER MANAGEMENT

Alabaster Army Recruiting Station (205) 564-2013 goarmy.com

CAT LOUNGE

The Lotus Catfe (205) 624-3171 thelotuscatfe.com

CATERING SERVICES

Board In Birmingham (205) 498-4903 www.boardbham.com

Bojangles’ of Pelham (256) 770-9432 www.cedartownfoods.com

Chelsea Coffee House (205) 678-4444

Delgado’s Kitchen (205) 200-0697

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526 www.cellularsales.com/aboutus

Cricket Wireless (205) 902-4548 cricketwireless.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 425-3253

Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 324-2100 www.birminghamchamber.com

Chilton County Chamber of Commerce (205) 755-2400 www.chiltonchamberonline.com

Fultondale Chamber of Commerce (205) 337-1629 www.fultondalechamber.com

Homewood Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-5631 www.homewoodchamber.org

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 988-5672 www.hooverchamber.org

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 699-5001 www.leedsareachamber.com

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519 montevallocc.com/wp/

Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-3779 mtnbrookchamber.org

The Shelby County Chamber (205) 663-4542 www.shelbychamber.org

Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 655-7535 www.trussvillechamber.com

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce (205) 823-5011 www.vestaviahills.org

CHILDCARE

AIM Academy of Helena (205) 709-2700 www.youraimacademy.com

La Petite Academy of Pelham (205) 663-4011 Lapeite Academy INC

Little Achievers Learning Academy (205) 358-8008 www.littleachieversllc.com

Ready, Set, Grow (205) 678-7123 childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/ readyset_grow_cdc_chelsea_al Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564 vinehousenursery.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Helena Pure Chiropractic, Inc. (205) 277-9780 www.helenapurechiropractic.com

The Joint Chiropractic (205)460-1395 www.thejoint.com

CHURCHES

DAYSPRING Church (205) 588-8681 dclife.org

First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 www.fbccol.net/

Pelham Church of God (205) 664-0120 www.pelhamchurch.com/

CLEANING SERVICES

Alphawash (205) 202-9448 www.callalphawash.com

CDI Janitorial Services (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com

Quality Innovations, LLC (205) 540-2603 www.qinnovisionaries.com

CLOSET ORGANIZATION

Closettec, Inc. (205) 665-5886 closettecofalabama.com

CLOTHING RETAIL & ACCESSORIES

America’s Thrift Store (205) 856-1234 www.americasthrift.com

The Mission Thrift and Gifts (205) 948-8873 COFFEE

Leaders’ Corner Coffee & Tea (205) 620-1700 www.leaderscorner.coffee

COMMERCIAL EMBROIDERY

By George - Embroidery, Screen Printing and Banners (205) 663-7004 bygeorgeusa.com

COMMERCIAL ROOFING

RELIABLE SERVICES (205) 370-3160 www.reliableservicesroofing.com

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

AARP Alabama (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/

Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 www.adaptiveaquatics.org

Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 www.alabastercityfestonline.com

American Red Cross - Shelby Jefferson Office (205) 439-7800 www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/ about-us/locations/mid-alabama

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 www.bbbsbhm.org

Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326 cahabariversociety.org/

Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921

Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417 www.facebook.com/ ColumbianaMainStreet1/?hc_ location=ufi

COMPACT (205) 605-1824 www.compact2020.com

Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 thedayprogram.com/

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 607-0504 www.physicalfitness.alabama.gov

Grace Klein Community (205) 490-7516 gracekleincommunity.com/

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 www.juniorachievement.org/web/ ja-birmingham/

King’s Home (205) 678-8331 www.kingshome.com/

Leadership Shelby County www.leadershipshelbycounty.com/ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 www.lifesouth.org

Montevallo Main Street (205) 665-2555 ext. 106 www.facebook.com/ MontevalloMainStreet/

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 www.owenshouse.org

SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. (205) 664-4850 www.safehouse.org

Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1668 savalifeshelby.org/ SCORE (205) 264-8425 www.score.org/index.html

Shelby County Community Corrections (205) 669-8900 www.shelbyal.com/213/ Community-Corrections

Shelby County Community Services (205) 669-3740 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby Humane (205) 669-3916 www.shelbyhumane.org

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313 www.thearcofshelby.org

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 www.jimmiehalemission.com

United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131 www.uwca.org

Vineyard Family Services of Central Alabama (205) 533-7852 www.vfsdads.com

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Marketing Essentials Creative Agency (334) 538-1487 www.mecreative.me

COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

McLeod Software (205) 823-5100 www.mcleodsoftware.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Abacus Technologies (844)443-5900 www.abacustechnologies.com

CONSTRUCTION

Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173 www.adamshomes.com

American Concrete Foundations and Walls LLC (205) 995-1099 www.acfw.us

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000 www.brasfieldgorrie.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116 www.control4.com/dealer/ championtechnologiesllc1-35124/ pelham-al/

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866 www.dunnconstruction.com/

GOGC Global Solutions LLC (513) 833-7696

Guardian Fence Solutions (205) 587-8991 www.gfsfences.com

Hoover Deck & Porch (205) 962-2823 www.hooverdecks.com

JWD Services LLC (205) 601-8879 www.jwdservicesllc.com

MJ Harris Construction Services LLC 1-205-447-1307 www.mjharris.com

South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888 www.seccompany.com

Wildcat Construction (205) 618-9192 www.wildcatbuilds.com

CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING

D.F. Hughes design | build (205) 941-6868 www.dfhughes.com

CONSTRUCTION

EQUIPMENTSALES AND SERVICE

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833 www.thompsontractor.com/

CONSULTING

Akqee, LLC (205) 999-1060 akqee.com

ESP Associates (205) 664-8498 www.espassociates.com

Hiregen Inc (205) 775-7717 HiregenSolutions.com

Infinity Communications Group (205) 582-4908 infinitycomgroup.com

Manley LLC (205) 276-5888 www.eosworldwide.com/duncanmanley

Schoel Engineering Company, Inc. (205) 323-6166 www.schoel.com Counseling Services

Intentional Healing (205)201-0060 www.intentionalhealingllc.com

McClendon Counseling & Consulting, LLC (205) 728-4648 aubrianna-mcclendon.clientsecure. me/

Mountain Valley Counseling, LLC (205) 382-8550 mountainvalleycounseling.com

Strickland Counseling, PLLC (205) 401-0765 www.stricklandcounseling.com

Warrior Wellness Group, LLC (205) 624-2422 Www.warriorwellnessgroup.com

DENTAL

Acton Family Dentistry (205) 823-2258 www.alabamafamilydentistry.com

Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610 www.aaFamilyDental.com

Brush Family Dentistry (205) 636-1077 www.caleradentist.com/

Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570 www.heartlanddental.com

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312 www.caleradentalcenter.com

Chelsea Family Dentistry (205) 678-2096

Chelsea Orthodontics (205) 678-2770 www.chelseabraces.com

Elite Dentistry & Implant Center (205) 678-2525 www.elitedentistryal.com/

Gooch Family Dental (205) 583-0200 www.goochdental.com

Greystone Smile Design (205) 981-7775 greystonesmiledesign.com/

Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545

Montevallo Family DentistryDr. Bobby F. Shunnarah DMD (205) 665-2224 montevallofamdentistry.com

Pelham Dental Care (205) 663-6246 www.pelhamdentalcare.com

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444 www.shelbypediatric.com

StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280 stonecreekdentalcare.com

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545 www.thomasdudney.com

Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766 www.toothbudcalera.com DEVELOPERS

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Enviro-Systems (205) 437-3779 enviro-systemsllc.com/services/ DISTRIBUTORS

BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581 www.btcwholesale.com/

Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 www.hibbett.com

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252 www.ucpgoneforgood.com

DRY CLEANING SERVICES

Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727 www.championcleaners.com

Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797 www.championcleaners.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

58 INC - Shelby County Economic Development Corporation (205) 620-6658 58inc.org

Alabama Works (800) 248-0033 www.madeinalabama.com

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700 www.edpa.org/

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139 www.rpcgb.org/

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT

Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241 www.alabama4hcenter.org

Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930 www.alabamawildlifecenter.org

American Village (205) 665-3535 www.americanvillage.org

McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372 www.mcwane.org

EDUCATION – SCHOOLS

Alabama Education Association (205) 657-9381 myaea.org

Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400 www.alabasterschools.org

Calera High School (205) 682-6100 shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/ index.htm

Career Technical Educational Center (205) 682-6650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/o/ctec

Central Alabama Community College (256) 234-6346 www.cacc.edu

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ chhs/index.htm

Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326 www.coosavalleyacademy.org/

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 www.cornerstonechargers.com

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 www.faulkner.edu

Helena High School (205) 682-3650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ hhs

Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 www.indiansprings.org

Jefferson State Community College www.jeffersonstate.edu/

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ mhs/

Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 www.pelhamcityschools.org/

Pelham High School (205) 624-3701 phs.pelhamcityschools.org/

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000 shelbyed.k12.al.us/

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 www.shelbyedfoundation.org

Stephens College of Business at University of Montevallo (205) 665-6540 www.montevallo.edu/academics/ colleges/college-of-business/

Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 www.acsboe.org/Domain/10

University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 www.montevallo.edu

University of Phoenix (480) 560-9214 www.phoenix.edu/online-businessdegrees.html

Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

EDUCATION-TRAINING AND TUTORING

HeartSouth CPR Training Services LLC (205) 791-5614 HeartSouthCPR.com

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EPI INC. (205) 436-8175

Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511 www.inlinelighting.com

Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583 Johnselectricservice.com

Total Power Electric (205) 855-9297 totalpwrelectric.com

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

2065 Wealth Management (205) 444-5579 www.2065wealthmanagement.com

Human Interest (205) 563-3336 humaninterest.com/

EMPLOYMENTAGENCIES & SERVICES

Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542 alabamaworks.alabama.gov/ vosnet/Default.aspx

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141 www.expresspros.com/ sbirminghamal/

Shelby County Department of Human Resources (205) 669-3000 www.dhr.state.al.us/ CountyContacts. asp?County=Shelby ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (205) 298-6074 www.bargedesign.com/

ENGINEERS

AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 www.aecom.com

DSLD Land Management AquaScapes (205) 437-1012 dsldland.com

Engineers of the South, LLC (205) 327-9140 www.engineersofthesouth.com

MW/ Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc. (205) 252-0246 www.mwdda.com

Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420 www.sain.com/ ENTERTAINMENT

10:25 Tabletop Games, LLC (205) 365-9888 1025tabletopgames.com

Phoenix VR LLC (205) 610-9899 PhoenixVRescape.com

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322 www.corblu.com

EOS

Entrepreneurial Growth Solutions/ EOS (205) 329-1942 www.eosworldwide.com/brockbeiersdoerfer

EVENT

ESPN/ Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776 www.birminghambowl.com/

The Travel Escapes LLC (205) 706-1180 thetravelescapes.com

Event & Meeting Space

Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 614-4800 www.oakislandmansion.com

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448 www.pelhamciviccomplex.com/ Venue31 (205) 419-7226 www.venue31.com/

EXCAVATION

B & B Hauling, LLC (205) 425-1026

EXTENDED STAY

AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797 www.theahigroup.com

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823 www.birmingham.homewoodsuites. com

EYE CARE

Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088 www.alabastereyecare.com

Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care (205) 980-4530 www.eyesonchelsea.com

Inverness Eye Care (205) 991-0020 www.invernesseyecare.com

Pelham Eye Center (205) 624-4736 www.pelhameyecenter.com

Southlake Optometry (205) 968-1160 www.southlakeeyes.com

VISION FIRST EYE CENTER INC (205) 949-2020 visionfirsteyecenter.com/

Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 www.VisionSource-Blackburn.com

FAMILY AND CHILD RESOURCE GUIDE

Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1668 savalifeshelby.org/ FERTILITY

Innovative Fertility Specialists (205) 509-0700 www.ifsinvo.health

FIBER OPTIC INTERNET

Lumos (252) 481-4743 www.lumosfiber.com/local/al/ FINANCE

The Noles Group (214) 642-5892 www.thenolesgroup.com

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING

Designed Income Advisory, LLC (205) 444-1803 www.diaincome.com

Edward Jones InvestmentsLaci Graul (205) 388-7399

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

1st Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 www.ffbalabama.com

Advance America (205) 668-4177 advanceamerica.net

Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938 www.alabamacu.com

AlaTrust Credit Union (205) 581-8800 www.alatrustcu.com

AmFirst (800) 633-8431 www.amfirst.org

AmFirst of Inverness (205) 995-0001 www.amfirst.org

AmFirst of Pelham (205) 663-1945 www.amfirst.org

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Hoover (205) 989-5220 avadiancu.com

Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 www.avadiancu.com/

Bryant Bank @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-6401 www.bryantbank.com/

Bryant Bank of Columbiana (205) 670-9735 www.bryantbank.com

Cadence Bank (205) 408-1954 cadencebank.com/

CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 www.cbsbank.com

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 www.centralstatebank.com

Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 www.coosapinesfcu.org

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Vincent (205) 672-7169

eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 www.ecocu.org

First Horizon Hoover (205) 803-5940 www.firsthorizon.com

First US Bank (205) 582-1074 www.firstusbank.com/

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 www.firstusbank.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 www.firstusbank.com/index.htm

First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 www.firstusbank.com

FirstBank (205) 421-7460 www.firstbankonline.com/

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 www.legacycreditunion.com

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 www.mutualsavings.org

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 www.mutualsavings.org

NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7060 www.noblebank.com

Pee Wee’s Pawn Shop (205) 664-5690 www.peeweespawn.com

People’s Bank & Trust Company, The (205) 438-7164 www.peoplesbankal.com

PNC Bank (205) 657-6682 www.pnc.com

Regions Bank - Columbiana (205) 669-4061 www.regions.com

Regions Bank - Greystone (205) 980-4400 www.regions.com/

Regions Bank – Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com

Regions Bank - Inverness Valleydale Branch (205) 408-1301 www.regions.com

Regions Bank - Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

Regions Bank - Pelham (205) 663-0723 www.regions.com

Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 www.regions.com

Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 www.renasant.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161

Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 www.renasantbank.com/

Southern Energy Credit UnionChelsea (205) 226-6800 www.southernenergycu.org/

Southern States Bank (205) 877-0195 www.southernstatesbank.net/ locations/birmingham/

SouthPoint Bank (205) 503-5055 www.southpoint.bank

SouthState Bank (205) 313-2100 www.southstatebank.com

Synovus (205) 868-4808 www.synovus.com/

Synovus - Pelham Branch (888) 796-6887 www.synovus.com/locations/usa/ al/pelham/2304-pelham-parkway

Trustmark Bank (205) 665-2591 www.trustmark.com/

United Community Bank (205) 705-1540 www.ucbi.com/

Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 www.valley.com/

Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 www.wellsfargo.com

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

Edward Jones - Daniel Logan (205) 216-6952 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones InvestmentsKyle Mims (205) 669-8529 www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/kyle-mims

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Southern Wealth Builders (205) 427-3363 www.southernwealthbuilders.com

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

OneAscent Financial Services (205) 847-1343 oneascent.com

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION

DryTech Water Restoration (205) 637-0143 www.mydrytech.com

ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 www.servpro.com/franchise. asp?id=2710

FIRE PROTECTION

North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 www.northshelbyfire.com/

VSC Fire & Security, Inc. (256) 203-8599 www.vscfire.com

FIREARMS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Redland Rifle Company (205) 797-1911 redlandrifle.com

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD

Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310 issisandsons.com/

FLORISTS

Amazing Flowers & Occasions (205) 669-7061 amazingflowers.florist

Bella Blooms and Designs (205) 624-2217 bellabloomsanddesigns.com

FOOD

7 Brew - Alabaster www.southernbrew.com

Lickin Good Donuts (205) 593-4647

The Heavenly Donut Company (205) 536-7200 www.theheavenlydonutco.com

FOOD - FULL LINE SERVICES

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421 www.smileybrothersfoods.com

SYSCO Food Services of Central Alabama, Incorporated (205) 668-0001 sysco.com/Contact/Contact/OurLocations/Central-Alabama

FOOD – SEASONINGS

A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451 www.aclegg.com

FOOD TRUCK BUILDS

Alabama Custom Trailer and RV, LLC (205) 624-3291 www.actrvalabama.com

FOOD WHOLESALE

Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322 www.southeasternfood.com/

FORESTRY

Gordon Timberlands (205) 669-6837

FUNDRAISING

Clothes Bin (334) 354-5367 fillthebins.com

Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270 www.funsol.com

FUNERAL HOMES

Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179 www.boltonfuneralhome.com

Charter Funeral Home (205) 621-0800 charterfuneral.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Southeastern Construction Partners, LLC (205) 637-5020 www. southeasternconstructionpartners. com

GIFT SHOP

E & C Creations Holiday Shop (205) 243-3784 Www.EandCCreations.com

GLASS REPAIR & SERVICES

Raynor Auto Glass (205) 523-3777 www.raynorautoglass.pro GOLF

Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653) http://ballantraegolf.com/

Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608 www.iccalabama.com

Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888 www.timberlinegc.com

GOVERNMENT – CITY

Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155 www.alabasterwater.com

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800 www.cityofalabaster.com

City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283 www.birminghamal.gov

City of Calera (205) 668-3500 www.cityofcalera.org

City of Chelsea (205) 678-8455 www.cityofchelsea.com

City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800 www.cityofcolumbiana.com

City of Helena (205) 663-2161 www.cityofhelena.org

City of Hoover (205) 444-7500 www.hooveral.org

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585 www.leedsalabama.com

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555 www.cityofmontevallo.com

City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 www.pelhamalabama.gov

City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 www.vestaviahills.net

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 www.cityofvincental.com

Indian Springs Village (205) 982-1755 www.indianspringsvillage.org

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 www.harpersvilleal.gov

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 www.mtlaurel.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 www.westoveral.gov

Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 www.wilsonvilleal.com

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 www.wiltonalabama.net/

GOVERNMENT – COUNTY

Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

Emergency Management/ Environmental Director

Judge Al Crowson

Judge Hub Harrington

Judge Oliver Head

Judge Ron Jackson

Shelby County (205) 670-6550 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 shelby.alacourt.gov/

Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743

Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289

Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573

Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334

Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483

Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 234-0890

Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179

Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717

Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 www.shelbyal.com/219/CoronersOffice

Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869

Shelby County District Attorney (205) 669-3750 www.shelbyal.com/243/DistrictAttorney

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999 www.shelbyal.com/index. aspx?nid=252

Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880

Shelby County Facilities & General Services Department (205) 670-6461 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943

Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 www.shelbyal.com/

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 670-5210 www.shelbyal.com/285/ProbateCourt

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900 ptc.shelbyal.com/

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (205) 669-4181 www.shelbyso.com

GOVERNMENT – FEDERAL

SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101 www.sba.gov/district/alabama

U. S. Representative Gary Palmer6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 palmer.house.gov/

U. S. Senator Katie Britt’s Office (205) 731-1384 www.britt.senate.gov

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Office (202) 224-4124 www.tuberville.senate.gov

GOVERNMENT – STATE

Judge Matt Fridy, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (205) 280-0260

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (205) 670-5770 m4a.org/

Representative April Weaver (334) 261-0500 www.kennethpaschal.com/

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405

Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 www.shelbylegislators.com/

State Representative Arnold Mooney, District 43 (334) 261-9512

State Representative Corley Ellis, District 41 (334) 261-0560

State Representative Jim Carns, District 48 (334) 261-0429

State Representative Leigh Hulsey, District 15

State Representative Russell Bedsole, District 49 (334) 261-0500

State Representative Susan DuBose, District 45 (205) 612-2433 susandubose.com

State Senator April Weaver, District 14 (334) 261-0886

State Senator Dan Roberts, District 15 (334) 261-0851

State Senator Lance Bell, District 11 (334) 261-0789

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Adobe Acrobat (408) 753-5826 www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/ pdf-to-jpg.html

Joffrion Art + Design (641) 660-9910 www.joffriondesign.com

GROCERS

Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 www.savmorcalera.com

Mi Pueblo Supermarket (205) 685-1446 www.mipueblosupermarket.com

Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278

Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 www.thepigbham.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 www.dermatologistsofbirmingham. com

Bella Luce Electrolysis (205) 612-8298 birminghamelectrolysis.com

The Glamour Grotto (205) 326-7101 www.instagram.com/the. glamourgrotto

HEALTH & FITNESS

Gameday Men’s Health - Pelham (205) 855-0201 www.gamedaymenshealth.com/ pelham

REFUEL Boot Camp -Birmingham (205) 962-4195 birmingham.refuelbootcamp.com

YMCA - Pelham Family Branch (205) 664-9622 www.ymcabham.org/pelham

HEALTH & WELLNESS

All of You LLC (205) 208-9327 www.allofyou.biz

Brookdale University Park (205) 870-0786 Www.brookdale.com

Croswell Counseling Services, LLC (205) 660-1959 www.croswellcounseling.com

Element Wellness (205) 326-7333 elementwellness.me

Elise Hearn, Shaklee Ambassador (205) 821-2270 us.shaklee.com/site/elise/storefront

Shelby County Physical Therapy (205) 621-3077 shelbycountypt.com

Soul Story Therapy (205) 202-9685 www.soulstorytherapy.com

The Wellness and Yoga Institute (205) 492-5283 thewellnessandyogainstitute.store

HEALTH CARE

Absolute Health & Wellness (205) 218-6445 www.absolutehealthwellness.com

Aveanna Hospice of Pelham (205) 663-6887 www.aveanna.com/locations/431/ pelham-alabama-35124/ Fresenius Medical Care (205) 664-9106 www.fmcna.com

Mending Hearts LLC (205) 725-1544 www.mendingheartsllc.com

Modern Dental (205)618-1000 www.themoderndental.com

Pro Health Home Health & Hospice (205) 619-6009 www.prohealthgroup.com

Pro Health Home Health & Hospice (205) 619-6009 www.prohealthgroup.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (205) 220-2100 www.bcbsal.org/web/index.html

VIVA Health Cafe’ (205) 978-4911 www.vivahealth.com

HEARING HEALTH

Oak Mountain Hearing Associates, LLC (205) 922-5574 www.oakmountainhearing.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES

Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 www.encorehome.com

Gabriella White Corporation (205) 987-3100 summerclassicshome.com

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 www.summerclassics.com

HOME HEALTH CARENON-MEDICAL

Home Instead Senior Care (205) 822-1915 www.homeinstead.com/bham

Homewatch CareGivers of Birmingham-Hoover (659) 284-2301 www.homewatchcaregivers.com/ birmingham/

Interim Healthcare Shelby (205) 974-1568 www.interimhealthcare.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Bath Fitter (205) 913-6024 www.bathfitter.com

Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 www.brownlumber.com/

Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net

Drain Right Guttering, LLC (205) 664-9828 drainrightguttering.com/

DrainGo of Alabama LLC (205) 250-9935 Www.DrainGoal.com

Home Repair Service (205) 858-1658 hrsbham.com/

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

Birmingham Chimney Services (205) 547-0557 www.birminghamchimneyservices. com

HOME SERVICES

Mighty Dog Roofing (205) 964-9467 www.mightydogroofing.com/ birmingham-al/

Top Hat Chimney Sweeps (205) 277-7956 www.calltophat.com

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

HOSPITAL

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital (205) 620-8100 www.baptisthealthal.com/ facilities/shelby-hospital

Children’s of Alabama** Grey Box (205) 638-9100 www.childrensal.org/

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County (205) 216-7600 shelbycountyrehab.com

Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000 www.grandviewhealth.com/

UAB St. Vincent’s (205) 930-2134 uabstvincents.org/ HOSPITALITY

La Quinta Inn & Suites / Auburn Hospitality (334) 778-7059 www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/ chelsea-alabama/la-quinta-innsuites-chelsea/overview

HUMAN RESOURCE

OUTSOURCING

CoAdvantage (714) 713-2387 www.coadvantage.com

Cisso Bean & Dutch, LLC (205) 542-8881 www.cissobeandutch.com

Ridgway Advisors, LLC (205) 914-8412 www.ridgwayadvisors.com

HVAC

Gulf States Automation, Inc. (205) 532-1990 www.gulfstatesautomation.com

Integrity Airworks LLC (205) 529-4771 birminghamalabamahvac.com/

INDIVIDUAL

Alex Dudchock

Aubrey Miller BG2, LLC (205) 243-5405 bg2llc.com/

Bonnie Atchison (205) 669-9001

David Nolen

Joe Meads

Mark Teachman

Mike Swinson

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317 www.theo.lowerealty.com

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Manville Material Handling Solutions (205) 985-9505 www.manvillesolutions.com

INDUSTRY

Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733 www.altec.com/

EBSCO Industries, Inc. (205) 991-6600 www.ebscoind.com/

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433 www.plantpower.com

SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company (205) 403-7500 www.sepcousa.com

Vulcan Materials Company (205) 663-0749 www.vulcanmaterials.com

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Neulogix Solutions (659) 204-4332 www.neulogixsolutions.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South (205) 960-2648 cmitsolutions.com/birminghamal-1149/

RedBald LLC (205) 506-2119 RedBald.com

Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 www.sawyersolutionsllc.com/

INSULATED GLASS

Over The Mountain Glass, Inc. (205) 733-8938 www.otmglass.com

INSURANCE

Alfa Insurance – Ashley West (205)995-8650 alfainsurance.com/agents/ashleywest

Alfa Insurance - Kyle Hicks Agency (205) 374-2110 alfainsurance.com/kylehicks

ALFA Insurance - The Brent Smith Agency (205) 624-1780 www.alfainsurance.com/agents/ brent-smith

Alfa Insurance – Trevor Collins and Associates Agency (205) 536-9380 www.alfainsurance.com/ trevorcollins

Allcover Insurance Agency, LLC (205) 406-5026 www.allcoverinsagency.com

Benefit Specialists Group LLC (205) 965-0614 KarenTheMedicareLady.com

Bob Butterworth State Farm Insurance (205) 665-7190 www.bobbutterworth.net

Charlene Smith Agency, Farmers Insurance (205) 287-8356 agents.farmers.com/al/helena/ charlene-smith/auto-insurance/

Cousins Insurance Agency (205) 678-3337 www.cousinsins.com

Direct Auto Insurance (205) 623-1231 www.directauto.com

Elevation Insurance LLC (205) 974-1323 www.elevationinsurance.net

Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency (205) 701-4924 agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff

Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 www.ruxcarterinsurance.com

State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525 www.blakeguyinsurance.com

State Farm Insurance, Vivian Mora Agency (205) 822-5023 www.vivianmoraagency.com

The Rinehart Agency, LLC (205) 671-5555 www.therinehartagency.com

INTERNET

Spectrum Business (205) 659-0601 www.spectrum.com

Uniti Fiber (205) 902-8650 uniti.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR

Advanced Landscape Services (205) 493-1650 advancedlscape.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL

SYNLawn of Alabama (205) 590-9549 www.synlawnalabama.com

LANDSCAPING / VEGETATION CONTROL

Acre Group LLC (205) 453-9367 www.acrelandscape.com

SuperiorScape, Inc. (205) 678-2425 www.superiorscape.net

LAUNDROMAT

Bam’s Coin Laundry, LLC (256) 749-4332 www.bamscoinlaundry.net

SUDS-R-US, Inc. (205) 490-5388 www.suds-r-us.com

LEGAL SERVICES

J. Welborn Law (205) 903-8300

Jim Pino & Associates, P.C. (205) 663-1581 www.jimpinoandassociates.com

Snable Law, LLC (205) 582-8000 www.snablelaw.com

LIBRARIES

Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 www.shelbycounty-al.org

Harrison Regional Library (205) 669-3910 www.shelbycounty-al.org

North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500 www.northshelbylibrary.org

LIFE COACH

The Middle Coaching and Consulting, LLC (954) 821-8545 www.themiddlecoaching.net

LIQUOR

The Spot @ 280 (205) 761-1010 bottlezoo.com/store/bz_thespot

LOCKSMITH

LockCorp Inc (205) 565-7339 www.lockcorpinc.com

LODGING

Candlewood Suites Alabaster (205) 620-0188 www.candlewoodsuites.com/ alabasteral

Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879 www.marriott.com/bhmfp

Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ bhmcvhx-hampton-suitesbirmingham-pelham-i-65

Hampton Inn of Calera (205) 668-6565 www.calera.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham South - Pelham (205) 987-8888 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/pelham/pelex/ hoteldetail

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (205) 705-1234 wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/ hotel/home.html

MANUFACTURER

Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527 www.alabamaglastek.com/

Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company (205) 841-2653 cocacolaunited.com/locations/ birmingham/

Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 www.cheneylime.com

Danieli Taranis LLC (205) 678-7451 www.danieli-usa.com

Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 www.saginawpipe.com/

Siluria Brewing Company. LLC (205) 624-3037 www.siluriabrewing.com

Steel City Metal, Inc. (205) 677-2134 steelcitymetal.net

Vulcan Steel Products (205) 620-5100 www.vulc.com

MARINE / TRANSPORTATION

Coosa Composites (205) 663-3225 www.coosacomposites.com

MARKETING

Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 www.bmsllc.biz Camden & Blue (205) 908-2719 www.camdenandblue.com

Duo Digital Marketing (205) 492-9547 duodigitalmarketing.com

Presto Media (205) 579-9959 www.prestomedia.co

Vertical Solutions Media Inc (205) 936-3174 www.verticalsolutionsmedia.com

ElectroDash (205) 607-2230 www.electrodash.io

Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Birdsong Innovations (205) 907-6623 www.birdsonginnovations.com

MASSAGE THERAPY

Something EveryBODY Kneads (205) 260-5122 www.kneadsmet.vip/ MEDIA

ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 www.abc3340.com/

Bassmaster (205) 313-0946 www.bassmaster.com/

CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 www.cbs42.com/

FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 www.myfoxal.com

Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc. (205) 669-3131 www.shelbycountyreporter.com

WBHM (205) 934-2606 www.wbhm.org

WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 www.alabamas13.com/

MEDICAL – GENERAL

American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 403-8902 www.afcurgentcare. com/alabaster/?utm_ source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=alabaster

American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 www.afcurgentcare.com

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 www.americanfamilycare.com

American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 www.afcurgentcare.com/ pelham/?utm_source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=pelham

Fast Pace Health - Alabaster (659) 242-5456 fastpacehealth.com/location/ alabaster-al-urgent-care/#

MainStreet Family Care (205) 644-8289 www.mainstreetfamilycare.com

Southern Immediate Care (205) 409-2794 www.southernimmediatecare.com

Southern Wellness LLC (205) 624-4325 www.southernwellnessmed.com

Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419 therachem.net/ MEDICAL – SPECIALIZED

Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 www.alpsychiatry.com

Cahaba Dermatology | Spa (205) 214-7546 (Skin) www.cahabaderm.com

Central Alabama Wellness (205) 651-0077 centralalabamawellness.org

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation (205) 669-1712 www.columbianahealthandrehab. com

Harbor Counseling Services (205) 919-6537 harborcounselingllc.com

Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 www.heartsouthpc.com

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500 lemakhealth.com/

Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC (205) 208-0167 www.ShelbyOFS.com

Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Alabama (205) 721-8472 www. vascularinterventionalspecialists. com

MEDICARE INSURANCE AGENT

Paige Phillips Agency, LLC (205) 434-7221

www.paigephillipsagency.com/ MERCHANT SERVICES

Forthright Services LLC (205) 281-6789 www.forthrightservicesllc.com

MILITARY NON-PROFIT

Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers Jr. VFW Memorial Post 12185 (205) 624-3037

MILITARY SERVICE

Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

MOLD, WATER AND ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

Homeworx Birmingham Inc. (205) 809-3777 www.homeworxbham.com

MORTGAGE

First Federal Mortgage (205) 969-3334 www.1stfedmortgage.com

Gagliano Mortgage, Inc. (205) 979-4412 www. birminghammortgagecompany.com

Redmont Home Loans Powered by LeaderOne Financial (205) 999-8217 www.Scottmoulton.Leader1.com

Welcome Home Mortgage LLC (205) 358-3423 www.welcomehomemortgageal. com

MOVING & STORAGE

Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625 www.armstrongrelocation.com

Lambert Moving Systems (205) 847-1177 Www.golambertteam.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435 www.hodrrm.org/

Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912 www.shelbycountyhistory.com/

Shelby Iron Works Park (205) 669-2465

MUSIC EDUCATION

Linda Harper Music LLC (205) 746-5904 www.lindaharpermusic.store

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Selective Management Services (205) 624-3586 www.selectivemgmt.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (205) 451-2358 alabamachildhoodfood.com

Alabama Cooperative Extension System - Shelby County Office (205) 669-6763 www.aces.edu

Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 624-2225 www.afoa.org

Birmingham A I www.birminghamai.org

Blanket Fort Hope (205) 840-9411 blanketforthope.org

Cahaba Medical Care (205) 679-6326 www.cahabamedicalcare.com/

Calera Main Street (404) 268-4102 www.downtowncalera.org

Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship - REACH Women’s Business Center (256) 428-8190 catalystcenter.org

Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836 www.capmal.org

Family Connection, Inc. (205) 663-6301 www.familyconnection-inc.org

Junior League of Birmingham (205) 879-9861 jlbonline.com

Liberty Learning Foundation (800) 239-0005 libertylearning.org

Republican Women of North Shelby County (205) 999-3111 algop.org/event/republicanwomen-of-north-shelbycounty-2/2022-08-09/

Second Shift (205) 913-2822 www.secondshiftalabama.org

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044 www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Shelby County RSVP (205) 670-6570 www.positivematurity.org/

Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942 www.shelbyemergencyassistance. com/

The Red Barn (205) 699-8204 www.theredbarn.org

Two by Two Rescue www.twobytworescue.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENTSALES & LEASING

ABS Business Systems / ABS Pure Water (205) 588-5077 www.absimage.com

Xerox Business Solutions (205) 969-3000 southeast.xeroxbusinesssolutions. com/

OFFICE SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Office Depot (205) 945-2650 www.business.officedepot.com

ORGANIZING SERVICES

Space Cadets (205) 326-7025 www.spacecadetsorg.com/

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699 www.andrewssportsmedicine.com

OTHER

Next Day Access (205) 578-7676 nextdayaccess.com/birmingham-al

PARAMEDICS

Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036 www.rpsems.com

PAVING – ASPHALT

Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. (334) 356-2560 www.wiregrassconstruction.com

PAYROLL SERVICES

Payroll Resources LLC (205) 963-7132 www.payrollresources.com

PB&A Services (205) 336-1515 pbaservices.net/

PEST CONTROL & SERVICES

Cook’s Pest Control - Birmingham Commercial District (205) 290-0890 www.cookspest.com

Farmers Pest Control (205) 506-3500 www.callfarmers.com

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com/

Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 www.vulcantermite.com

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009 www.callwaynes.com

PET GROOMING SERVICES

World Class Kennels (205) 672-2599 www.worldclasskennels.com

PHARMACIES

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Diana Johnson Photography (205) 936-5442 www.dianajohnsonphotography. com

Elizabeth Grandy Photography (205) 409-1590 www.elizabethgrandyphotography. com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

ATI Physical Therapy - Pelham (205) 840-3924 www.atipt.com

TherapySouth Alabaster Hwy 119 (205) 608-9950 therapysouth.com/locations/ alabasterhwy119/

TherapySouth of Chelsea (205) 678-7272 www.therapysouth.com/locations/ chelsea/

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS

AH Plumbing, LLC (205) 807-7137

PLUMBING SERVICES

Plumb Easy LLC (205) 506-6044

Roto-Rooter Services Co. (205) 518-7072 www.rotorooter.com

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 www.theneighborhoodplumber. com/

PRINTING SERVICES

LDI Pro Printing (205) 963-7748 www.ldiproprinting.com

Minuteman Press (205) 621-2722 al200.minuteman.com

PostNet of Chelsea (205) 678-0123 www.postnet.com/al106

The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 www.alabamaawards.com/

The UPS Store Caldwell Mill at Valleydale in Hoover (205) 980-8180 hoover-al-2389.theupsstorelocal. com/

The UPS Store Calera (205) 668-4822 locations.theupsstore.com/al/ calera/136-marketplace-circle

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Dean & Associates Inc (205) 259-1918 deanandassociatesinc.com/

Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 www.sealyrealty.com

PUBLICATIONS

Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 www.birminghamchristian.com

JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 www.jbmcmedia.com

John The Real Menu ‘’Man’’ (205) 329-4886

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media

Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 www.womens-exchange.com

REAL ESTATE

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 www.arcrealtyco.com/

ARC Realty - Chelsea (205) 881-4503 www.arcrealtyco.com/real-estateoffice/114/chelsea

ERA King Real Estate - Calera Office http://eraking.com

ERA King Real Estate - Hoover Office (205) 979-2335 eraking.com

REAL ESTATE – COMMERCIAL

Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 www.egsinc.com

eXp Commercial - Myers Enterprises, LLC (205) 616-1445 scott.w.myers@expcommercial.com

REAL ESTATE – RESIDENTIAL

ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 www.arcrealtyco.com

Jamie Stone-Broker AssociateKeller Williams Vestavia (205) 365-6956

Leane Randle, REALTOR® | eXp Realty (205) 531-4245 leanerandle.exprealty.com/

Team Lehman Realty (205) 542-4011 team-lehman.com

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

Tolbert Investments, LLC (205) 337-7067 www.tolbertinvestments.com

RECREATION

Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 www.cityofalabaster.com/facilities/ facility/details/seniorcenter-16

Birmingham Barons (205) 988-3200 www.barons.com

Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 www.bluewaterparkal.com

City of Pelham Parks and Recreation (205) 620-6426 www.pelhamalrecreation.gov

Majestic Caverns (256) 378-7252 majesticcaverns.com/

Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 www.alapark.com/OakMountain

Old Baker Farm (205) 672-7209 www.oldbakerfarm.com/

Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 www.pelhamracquetclub.com/

SCPARA (205) 991-2015

RE-ENTRY FACILITY

Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (205) 669-1187 www.geogroup.com

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 www.shelbybaptist.org

RESTAURANTS

Arby’s - Chelsea (205) 677-9096 www.arbys.com/ locations/?q=Chelsea%20al

Big Whiskey’s Alabaster www.bigwhiskeys.com

Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925 www.chick-fil-a.com/inverness

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (205) 987-1555 www.crackerbarrel.com

El Jalisco - Valleydale (205) 637-0014 eljalisco.com/locations/valleydale/

Eugene’s Hot Chicken (205) 915-9566 www.eugeneshotchicken.com

Full Moon Bar-B-Que of Pelham (205) 517-6966 www.fullmoonbbq.com

Half Shell Oyster House (205) 730-5566 www.halfshelloysterhouse.com

Hit Different Barbeque and Grill (205) 358-8030 hitdifferentfoodtruck.com

Jefferson’s Restaurant (205) 989-9464 jeffersons.com/hoover/

Jimmy John’s (205) 564-8228 www.jimmyjohns.com/

Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111 www.joesitalianonline.com/

La Gran Riviera Maya Mexican Cocina (205) 358-7218 lagranrivieramayapelhamal.com/

Maya Mexican Restaurant Alabaster (205) 624-4477 www.mayamxrestaurant.com

McAlister’s Deli of Pelham (205) 985-9797 www.mcalistersdeli.com/

Meri Moon (205) 476-8052 www.merimoon.com

Milo’s Hamburgers – Alabaster (205) 871-2000 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Calera (205) 668-7748 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers – Inverness (205) 991-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers – Pelham (205) 402-0722 www.miloshamburgers.com

Oak House (205) 843-0047 www.oakhouseeats.com

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 www.tacomamaonline.com

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (205) 380-4344 www.tazikis.com

The Craft Burger - Caldwell Mill / Valleydale Road (205) 995-0003 www.thecraftburgers.com

The Craft Burger - Highway 280 Location (205) 538-5256 www.thecraftburger.com

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 www.myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808

The Steakhouse of Helena (205) 208-0281

Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 tintopbarbque2.business.site/

Whataburger @ Alabaster (205) 620-4188 www.whataburger.com

Whataburger @ Inverness (205) 980-9314 locations.whataburger.com/al/ birmingham/111-resource-centerpkwy.html

RETAIL

A Birthday Place (205) 637-0010 www.abirthdayplace.com

Cahaba Tractor Company (205) 663-1470 www.cahabatractor.com

Glitz & Gowns, Inc. (205) 685-5825 glitzandgowns.com

Rockett’s Bug Juice Gardens, Inc. (205) 981-1151 bugjuicegardens.com

The Farm Company (205) 396-6896 www.thefarmcompany.net/

TNT Fireworks (205) 651-8300 tntfireworks.com

Vapor Thrift Store (205) 677-2077 www.vaporthrift.com

RETAIL - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Oak Mountain Mercantile (205) 826-4256 www.facebook.com/ oakmountainmercantile

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 www.danberryatinverness.com

Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living (205) 402-9922 www.gardensofpelham.com

REVERSE MORTGAGE LENDING

Reverse Mortgage Alabama (205) 908-2993 www.reversemortgagealabama. com

ROOFING

Birmingham Roofs (205) 593-4487 www.bhamroofs.com/

Invicta Exteriors (205) 202-1488 www.callinvicta.com

Protech Construction and Roofing (205) 354-4651 www.protechroofingal.com

STA DRY Roofing & Construction (205) 218-9772 www.stadry.net

Steel City Roofers (205) 542-3410 steelcityroofers.com/

Storm Restoration Roofing (205) 790-7696 www.stormrestorationroofing.com

The Roofing Dudes, LLC (205) 732-7231 www.theroofingdudes.com

Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com

RUBBER PRODUCTS

Specification Rubber Products, Inc. (205) 663-2521 www.specrubber.com/ RV SALES & SERVICE

Great American RV Superstores (844) 642-4947 www.greatamericanrv.com

SECURITY SERVICES

Overwatch Security Advisors (205) 778-3770 www.overwatchsecurityadvisors. com

SEED & FEED STORE

Sweet Tweets Bird Supply (205) 490-3235

SENIOR SERVICES

Senior Transitions LLC (205) 568-0543

SIGNS

A2Z Signs (205) 358-7756 www.a2zsignsal.com

FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 www.fastsigns.com/198

SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION

Pipelines, LLC (205) 358-8202 pipelinesllc.com

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT

Sanspree Consulting (205) 531-1695

SPORTS The Golffice (205) 810-2245 www.thegolffice.com

SPORTS CLUB

Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (205) 620-6870 www.bullshockey.net

Birmingham Legion FC (205) 600-4696 www.bhmlegion.com/

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Tandems, Ltd. (205) 991-5519 www.tandemsltd.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243 www.dunnbuildingcompany.com

STORAGE

Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 www.atticplus.com

Columbiana Mini Storage (205) 669-3308

Lumpkin Development (205) 985-5074 www.lumpkindevelopment.com

American Self Storage, LLC (205) 624-2336 www.amss4al.com

Greystone Self Storage, LLC (205) 206-7882 www.greystoneselfstorage.com/

The Narrows Self Storage (205) 438-6200 www.thenarrowsselfstorage.com

SWIMMING POOLS

Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385 www.swimmingpoolservices.net

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033 cornerstonecpanow.com

TECHNOLOGY

The BOSS Company (205) 900-2677 www.thebossco.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AT&T - Alabama (205) 714-0523 www.att.com

Enhanced Telecommunications & Data (205) 421-3080 www.etd.com

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 www.lowlatencycomm.com

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 www.bticonnect.com

THRIFT STORE

The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 www.foundryministries.com

TIRE WHOLESALER

Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720 www.tireengineers.com/

TITLE INSURANCE

Pro Forma Title, Inc. (205) 982-2486 Www.proformatitle.com

TOURISM & RECREATION

Discover Shelby (205) 620-6622 discovershelby.com/ TRAINING

Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 www.atn.org

Bald Eagle Leadership (502) 643-0403 baldeagleleadership.com/

Sandler Training in Alabama by KSA Inc. (205) 306-8164 www.ksainc.sandler.com

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS

Farm For Hope (205) 787-0881

TRANSPORTATION

Rare Transportation (205) 980-7273 raretransportation.com/

RW Stevens Inc (205) 482-4606 rwstevensinc.com/

TRUCKING COMPANY

Billy Franklin Enterprises (205) 965-3889

UTILITY COMPANIES

Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1742 www.alabamapower.com

Alabama Water Utilities (205) 987-8352 www.CleanerCahaba.info

Spire Alabama, Inc. (800) 292-4008 www.spireenergy.com

Sterrett - Vandiver Water System, Inc. (205) 672-3396 www.svwatersystem.com

The Birmingham Water Works Board (205) 244-4000 www.bwwb.org/ VACATION RENTAL

Lighthouse 1115 (205) 821-5916 www.vrbo.com/2088299

VENDING

HealthyChoice2Go Vending (205) 876-9878 healthychoice2go.com

VETERINARIAN

Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera. com/

Cahaba Spay Neuter (205) 305-6714 www.cahabaspayneuter.com

Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 www.helenavetclinic.com

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 www.oakviewah.com

Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 www.shelbianaanimalclinic.com/

Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 www.valleydaleanimalclinic.com

VIDEOGRAPHY

Video Visions Media Marketing (206) 621-0940 www.videovisionsmm.com

WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 www.dumpsterrentalsbirmingham. com/

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

GFL Environmental (205) 329-5691 www.gflenv.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

OneAscent Wealth Management, LLC (205) 313-9142 www.oneascentwealth.com

WEB DESIGN & SERVICES

Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 www.greatnewday.com

WEDDING VENUE

Douglas Manor (205) 369-8714 www.douglasmanorevents.com/

WELLNESS CLINIC

Bailey Wellness Group (205) 378-7059 baileywellnessgroup.com/

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Van Gogh Window Fashions (205) 987-3711 vangoghwindowfashions.com

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Central Six Alabama Works! 205-458-8966 ext. 1350 www.CentralSix.org

North Central Alabama Works www.madeinalabama.com

The Onin Group (205) 298-7233 oningroup.com

CONNECT 2 CAREERS

PHOTOS

BY

TYLER RALEY

On Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at the Shelby County Exhibition Center, students from across Shelby County learned about potential job opportunities during The Shelby County Chamber’s Connect 2 Careers fair.

1. Tray Pritchard and Delina Stearns

2. Cameron “Peanut” Bailey and Pete Stokes

3. Trevor Davis and Abby Pearce

4. Will Koepsel and Glenn Yates

5. Isabelle Bracewell

6. Noah Brakefield and Rachel Henderson

7. Matthew Vansant and Crystal Bennett

8. Rachel Hickman, Caleb Lamber and Ana Goodwin

ALABASTER CITYWIDE FALL YARD SALE

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

On Saturday, Nov. 15 at Veterans Park, residents perused items from a wide variety of vendors during Alabaster’s fall citywide yard sale.

1. Judy Jones, Stephanie Prevatte, Candace Harig, Karen Jensen, Mary Horton, Edna Booker and Sylvia Sheffield

2. Matthew and Krysten Griffin

3. Kristen Massie and Charles Travis

4. John and Ann Campbell and Mark Smith

5. Jason McGinnis

6. Jeff and Gina Vogel

7. Zach and Dawn Talley

8. Rachel Roubion and Sarah Thomas

LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW LUNCHEON

BY

NOAH WORTHAM

Local government officials heard from the Shelby County Legislative Delegation about the upcoming legislative session during a luncheon by The Shelby County Chamber on Thursday, Dec. 4.

1. Scott Weygand, Cody Sumners, Johnna Barnes and Wayne Barber

2. Charles Long and Mike Swinson

3. Leslie Belk, Rachel Henderson and Wesley Hallman

4. Alan Miller and Barry Page

5. Lisa Davis, Charlene Tucker, Kim King, Ali Payne and Jennifer Combs

6. Charmaine Dye and Danny Sample

7. Amy Young and Corley Ellis

8. Sheriff John Samaniego and Clay Hammac

ALABASTER CHRISTMAS PARADE

On Saturday, Dec. 6, a long-running tradition, the annual Alabaster Christmas Parade marched down Highway 31, featuring students, athletes, city personnel, politicians and local businesses.

1. Lindsey Brown and Martha Musso

2. Rosa, Christian and Gianny Mauricio

3. Amelia Hall, Luke Hill and John Brown

4. Ashley and Alie White, Molly and Beau Bailey, Cindy Tucker, Nikki Turner, Latosha Moultrie and Austin Bradley

5. Matt, Ashley, Maddox and MaLisa Savage and Dana Gselle

6. Mallory and Jeremy Harrison

7. Brittney and Nick Rollins

8. Stephanie Crowder

9. Megan, Chase, Kristina, Amy, Lucas, Bobby, Brooke, Lisa and Sharon

CHELSEA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

On Friday, Dec. 6, at Chelsea City Hall, many citizens of Chelsea joined together to celebrate the holiday season early at the first-ever Chelsea Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

1. Ray and Lauren Methvin

2. Nathan and Anna Brasher, Michael and Milly Abrams and Brian Marbury

3. Kim McCulla

4. Brandy Pate and Wayne Morris

5. Patti Grace, Lauren Taylor and Jan, Caroline and Christopher Cusimano

6. Tandrea Callier, Tabitha Hethcox and Kirsten Furrey

7. Robert and Johnna Barnes

HELENA CHRISTMAS PARADE

PHOTOS

BY

JEREMY RAINES

On Saturday, Dec. 6, one of Helena’s most beloved holiday traditions presented local people with an opportunity to spread Christmas cheer during the 54th Annual Helena Christmas Parade.

1. Chris Miller

2. Billy Rosener

3. Leigh Hulsey

4. Kenneth Paschal

5. Dan Dearing

6. Alex Miller

7. Dominga Gardner

8. Jay Welborn

9. Nell Brown

10. Lola Wade

PELHAM CHRISTMAS PARADE

PHOTOS BY DAVE DOMESCIK

A Pelham Hometown Christmas returned with massive fanfare on Saturday, Dec. 13, with hundreds coming to Pelham to see one of the city’s most beloved traditions. Various local businesses were also present at Pelham’s signature holiday event.

COOKIES AND COCOA WITH SANTA

PHOTOS

BY

NOAH WORTHAM

On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Alabaster Senior Center, residents were treated to a morning of cocoa and cookies with Santa Claus. Attendees also enjoyed snow, decorations and a Christmas train ride.

1. Rachael and Allen Isom

2. Katie Meloni

3. Ashley Rhea

4. Amanda Herndon

5. Stephanie Russell and Erionna Barlow

6. Lisa and Taylor Stephens

7. Avery Horton

8. Cassandra Breeding and Annette Fannin

9. Courtney Edwards and Jane Russo

CHELSEA CHRISTMAS PARADE

On Saturday, Dec. 20, locals from the city of Chelsea gathered together to celebrate the holidays and spread Christmas cheer at the city’s 26th annual Christmas parade.

1. Mateo and Roberto Rosado

2. Diana and Micky Hughes

3. David and Connie Woolley

4. Tammy, Coty and Amber McLaughlin, Michelle Mathews, Kim Campbell, Teresa Gulledge and Gatlin

5. Mike, Cander, Mackenzie and Jaime Echols

6. Miguel Torres and Helen and David Alvarez

7. Zac and Jessica Smith and Lori and Pat Defnall

8. Kelsey Mims and Ashley, Millie Kay, Annie, Maggie and Davis Drum

9. Kelly, Mark and Logan Meglich

10. Dominika Zosia and Jan Mulier

11. Wayne and Theresa Morris

12. Ben Morrison, Kassandra Larson and Callan Logan

13. Rhonda Johnson and Gracie, Katie and Lynne Dominguez

14. Dave and Tammy Barrett

15. Austin Murphy, Brooks, Micah and Cristy Parker

16. The Blanton Family

SHELBY COUNTY EXTREME BULLS

On Jan. 16-17, at the Shelby County Exhibition Center, Crowds enjoyed two nights of spectacle during the 17th annual Shelby County Extreme Bulls Rodeo.

1. Leslie Dials and Angela Lutz

2. Bethany and Calah Fowler

3. Lakelyn and Emerson

4. Lauren Jarrell, Cross Derriso, Tyler Stinson, Kelsy Correa, Taylor Stinson, Carson Burks, Kenzie Holt and Mary Kate and Michael Wheeler

5. Hester, Gans and Hayes

6. Nola Suber and Levi Nichols

7. Mary Kate and Ben Craukamp

8. Robert Sims and Caleb Kirkpatrick

9. Austin Reed, Dalton Lemley, Charlie Hoffmaster and Sydney Attaway

10. Dakota Newton and Hunter Buse

11. Clayton Schock, Paytin Boyd and Cara Cematempo

12. Beth Johnson and Miquela Brown

13. Shane Derby, Taylor Clark and Nikolas Nov

14. Daniel Gillham and Rob Knight

15. Chloe Miller and Paisley Maxwell

16. Celeste

PELHAM POLAR PLUNGE

PHOTOS

BY

DAVE DOMESCIK

On Saturday, Jan. 17, the 2026 Pelham Polar Plunge brought together law enforcement agencies and Shelby County residents in an effort to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Alabama.

1. Erin Welborn and friends

2. Zach Andrews

3. Publix

4. Rachel Jarrett and Savannah Scott

5. Erin and Jay Welborn

6. Chris and Alan

7. Helena Police Department

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MY SHELBY COUNTY

THEOANGELO PERKINS

Mayor of Harpersville

Get Outdoors

On the Farm

The best place to get outdoors in Harpersville is a corridor of farms. These farms are Old Baker Farm, Morgan Creek Vineyards and Stone Hollow Farmstead. The beauty of these places is aweinspiring. I enjoy seeing the farm animals and the unique plants. The atmosphere is relaxing, and you can get your exercise in without feeling like it was work.

Community Fellowship

Senior Luncheons

My favorite event that the city hosts is our Quarterly Senior Luncheons. Seniors from all over the area come together to have lunch and fellowship. We usually have a speaker that has a location connection, and everyone enjoys the time together. It warms my heart as I see old friends greet each other and catch up on old times.

Local Eats

Coffee Shoppe Diner

My favorite dish to get at a Shelby County restaurant is a cheeseburger from the Coffee Shoppe Diner in Harpersville. It is made fresh to order from real ground beef. Whenever people ask me to recommend something local, I immediately tell them about this delicious burger. It has an authentic taste that takes me back to how burgers tasted when I was a kid.

Serving Residents

Positive Difference

I love serving the people of Harpersville because it gives me a chance to make a positive difference, including ensuring they have a better quality of life, from the drinking water to parks and from emergency services to business. I love being an ambassador for our wonderful community.

Sentimental Spots

Tanyard Branch

One of our local creeks is a sentimental place that I like to visit when I am contemplating decisions, needing a quiet place or having a stressful day. The water is clear and calming and seems to take my stress away as it goes down stream. My dad took me fishing in the same creek when I was a young child. My mom’s grandad lived just a short distance from this beautiful spot.