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1. Nearly five years after devastating Pelham floods, many still waiting for FEMA buyouts (abc3340.com) — Pelham homeowners hit by the October 2021 floods are still waiting for FEMA to approve a $14.4 million voluntary buyout program, nearly five years later, even though the city has set aside matching funds. Only 14 properties remain under consideration, and residents face strict repair limits, falling property values, and no clear backup plan if buyouts are denied.
2. Residents near Oak Mountain fire express concerns as blaze spreads (wvtm13.com) — A lightning-sparked wildfire at Oak Mountain in Pelham has jumped containment lines and burned an estimated 15 to 17 acres, leaving nearby residents worried and breathing smoke. While officials stress the slow-moving fire is not currently threatening homes or structures, some Pelham-area families say they're frustrated by mixed messages and are closely watching conditions.
3. Pelham confirms independent investigator hired amid police chief's administrative leave (abc3340.com) — Pelham officials have hired an independent investigator as Police Chief Ed Delmore remains on paid administrative leave, with few details released about what's being examined. After a lengthy closed-door council session, leaders asked for patience while Delmore maintains he requested an outside probe into workplace concerns he raised.
4. Oak Mountain girls, Westminster OM boys win Shelby County XC... (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Shelby County's cross-country championships at the University of Montevallo crowned Westminster at Oak Mountain's boys and Oak Mountain's girls as team champions, with strong individual performances across the county. Pelham's runners were among several local squads competing, giving Pelham families a look at how their athletes stack up against nearby rivals.
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