Why I Love Shelby County Archives - Page 2 of 2

Why I Love Shelby County: Mary Elizabeth Madden, Miss Heart of Dixie Outstanding Teen

Apr 10, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Madden, 15, is a sophomore at Oak Mountain High School. The daughter of Tim...

Why I Love Shelby County: Chris Stricklin, Air Force Veteran

Dec 30, 2019

Chris Stricklin is a Shelby County native, a veteran and, most recently, a published author. A...

Why I love Shelby County: Shiann Harper, 2020 Miss Shelby County

Dec 30, 2019

Shiann Harper embraces hard work. She thrives on it. She is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry at UAB, with a pre-dental concentration, and her post-graduation plans not surprisingly include applying to dental school....

Why I Love Shelby County: Ben Ndalima

Nov 14, 2019

A native Tanzanian, Ben, 25, is a senior transfer at The University of Montevallo. He is pursuing...

Why I Love Shelby County: Aaron Mahaney

Aug 13, 2019

Few people have the chance to be the first head coach of a college’s new athletic program, but...

Why I Love Shelby County: Mary Light

Jun 14, 2019

Mary Light, 22, calls her time at the University of Montevallo “transformative.” Mary is a graduating senior studying political science and communication studies. During her freshman year, she joined a sorority, got involved in...

Why I Love Shelby County: Mary Light

May 6, 2019

Mary Light, 22, calls her time at the University of Montevallo “transformative.” Mary is a graduating senior studying political science and communication studies. During her freshman year, she joined a sorority, got involved in...

Why I Love Shelby County: Sara Grace Estill

Dec 21, 2018

Shelby County Distinguished Young Woman Sara Grace, 17, is a busy senior at Spain Park High School. She’s involved in National Honor Society, Ambassadors, Senior Class Officers, Peer Helping, French Club, SPHS Honor Council, Rho...