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Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Columbiana, Alabama, USA

Mar 6, 2025

Overview

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (SCNI) is an affiliate of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. (BNI), based in Columbiana, Alabama. SCNI publishes the Shelby County Reporter, along with additional weekly papers and magazines, including Clanton Newspapers, Inc. titles.

Portfolio

Shelby County Reporter, a weekly newspaper published every Sunday.
Clanton Newspapers, Inc., which publishes the Clanton Advertiser, was placed under SCNI's leadership in January 2024.
Additional weekly papers and magazines produced by SCNI's newsroom and design center.

Ownership

Shelby County Newspapers is one of BNI's community media companies. BNI is a private company; members of the family of the late James B. "Jim" Boone Jr., BNI's founder, control the company.

Leadership

Alec Etheredge is president and publisher of Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., a role he assumed in December 2023, succeeding Tim Prince.

Location and contact info

Address
115 North Main Street
Columbiana, Alabama

Sources
Shelby County Reporter. Etheredge named Publisher and President of Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Shelby County Reporter. Boone Newsmedia, Inc. names Alec Etheredge as vice president

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