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🌱 Why a Calera landowner took Alabama Power to the state’s high court
Calera, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Calera! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Calera landowner took Alabama Power to the state’s high court
Also on today's calendar: Calera, AL - October 9-10, 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alabama Power appeals court order blocking access to Shelby County man's property (al.com) — A Calera landowner’s fight with Alabama Power over access to his property for a major transmission line has now reached the Alabama Supreme Court, after a Shelby County judge temporarily blocked the utility from entering the land. The judge ruled the owner could face irreparable harm and questioned whether Alabama Power acted properly in choosing the line’s route, setting up a high-stakes legal battle with implications for property rights and local infrastructure. 
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Calera Stampede PCA Rodeo →
Calera Arena, 1127 17th Ave, Calera
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Friday October 9
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JV Football v Homewood
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City Council Work Session →
Calera, AL Calendar, 7901 Highway 31, Calera
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City Council Meeting →
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Volleyball @ McAdory (JV,V)
Calera High Calera, AL 35040
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Calera, AL - October 9-10, 2026 →
Calera Arena, 1127 17th Ave, Calera
7:30 pm -
Magic City Truck Academy Presents “Advanced Forcible Entry: Saws and Irons” →
Shelby County Fire Training Center, 77 Training Center Drive, Calera
8:30 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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VJ’s Restaurant and Bar — Leah Slaughter Music →
VJ's Restaurant, 2266 Co Rd 46, Shelby
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Heater Drive 2026 →
M4A Offices, 209 Cloverdale Circle, Alabaster -
Storytime at Columbiana Public Library →
Columbiana Public Library, 50 Lester St, Columbiana
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Shelby County LEPB Board Meeting →
Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 543 McDow Road, Columbiana
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- University of Montevallo posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Accounting (Taxation) - Tenure Track in Montevallo. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Montevallo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calera here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montevallo
- Thursday Night Roundup: Briarwood rolls to another win, Shelby County blanks Montevallo (al.com)
- Public safety heroes honored at annual Shelby County awards ... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
Alabaster
- ACS ranked No. 5 for Best School Districts in Alabama (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- First Watch coming to former Red Lobster site in Tuscaloosa (miamiherald.com)
- Alabama Offers 350-Pound DL Out of IMG Academy (miamiherald.com)
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