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Helena Market Days Holds Annual Bbq Competition

On Saturday, July 8, the city of Helena hold its annual BBQ Cookoff Competition at Helena Market Days. The competition takes place each year on Saturday during the weekly Market Days with this year’s competition being judged by several community members, including Mayor Brian Puckett and Matt Fridy in addition to Sanchez Tanniehill.

Traywick Honored As One Of Top City Clerks In Alabama

The Alabama League of Municipalities recently honored the top municipal clerks across the state, and Helena’s Amanda Traywick was one of the eight nominees for this year’s event. Traywick has left her mark on the city of Helena, serving the city for nearly 25 years.

City Welcomes Newest Members Of Teen Council

The city of Helena has named the newest members of the Teen Council, which will serve through the 2023-2024 school year. Composed of 15 individuals who demonstrate strong commitment to the community, the council is led by City Council President Alice Lobell and serves as a platform for Helena’s youth. Those named to this year’s council were Addisyn Cook, Anna Beth Goodman, Brandon Williams, Caitlyn Copeland, Ethan Hayes, Fin Unnoppet, Gavin Vansandt, Grayson Mayer, Jarret Scott, Kaden Vanderford, Kate Saylor, Lola Wade, Madi Saville, Maycie Lewis and Troy Morris.

Vote Set For Annexing Indian Ford Fire District

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, a vote will be held in the Indian Ford Fire District to determine if the financially troubled district will annex into the city of Helena. Many residents in the district requested the annexation, which would add nearly 2,000 more people to the city if they vote to annex. Only those in the Indian Ford Fire District, located just on the other side of Shelby County in Jefferson County, would be allowed to vote for or against annexation. Currently, those in the district pay 15 mills in fire dues, which would decrease to 5 mills with Helena. The vote will take place at Southcrest Baptist Church located at 4317 South Shades Crest Road from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Absentee ballots are available at Helena City Hall until Aug. 5.

Huskies Set For New Football Season

The Helena Huskies will be one of the first teams to open the 2023 football season in the state as they welcome county rival Chelsea on Thursday, Aug. 24 to kick off the new season. The two battled in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic last year in Montgomery to open the season with Helena winning 28-6 thanks to a big night from running back Jordan Washington, who returns for his senior season. The Huskies started last season 6-1 overall, but ultimately finished 6-4 and narrowly missed a playoff spot. They’ll be looking to start with a statement against the 7A Hornets early in the new season.

Traywick Elected To State Association Of City Clerks

Helena City Clerk Amanda Traywick has earned a spot to represent the city on the state level. Traywick was recently elected to serve as an executive officer in the role of secretary for the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks & Administrators. With the election to the position, she will now join Helena Mayor Brian Puckett at the state level representing the city with Puckett currently serving the League of Municipalities as part of the Committee on Economic Development.