By Carmen Shea Brown For decades Sean Edwards has lived his life in the service of others. He served in the Army (reserves and active duty) for nearly three decades, retiring as a Major, as well as serving the community as a Birmingham police officer for 21 years. But his first call to serve occurred … Read More
Paul Johnson is busy. His full-time job is serving the Alabaster community as the Thompson High School Resource Officer. A very serious and giving career. Yet, by night he entertains hundreds of listeners as the lead singer in the band Twelve. If it sounds tiring, it is. If it sounds fascinating, well, it’s that too. … Read More
Dear Friends, Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we have started the last year of this administration’s first term. I am so proud of all that we have accomplished and look forward to all that is still to come. First, I want to congratulate the Thompson High School Warriors Football team and Coach … Read More
Are you stuck in a reading rut and not sure what to read next? Or do you want a way to follow new titles that suit your interests? No matter your reading dilemma we have a solution for you. Our staff is more than ready to offer reading recommendations. Come by and see us or … Read More
By Carmen Shea Brown It’s that time again, when we resolve to “lose weight and get in shape…” for good this time. But with medications like Wegovy and Ozempic offering the promise of quick fixes, consumers are often left confused and broke. And despite the popularity of these medications, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read More
By Carmen Brown Saddle Lake Farms HOA Board President Mellissa Wiley and her husband Steve looked at more than 100 houses before they found that country feel in the city they were looking for. “We were looking for some acreage that was still in the city of Alabaster,” Wiley says. “This is still in the … Read More
Alabaster starts city ambulance service in 2025 By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Neal Wagner As of 7 a.m. on January 1, 2025, if you call for an ambulance in Alabaster, Alabaster Fire Department (AFD) personnel will respond to the call. After two years of planning and work, Alabaster Fire Department took over Emergency Medical … Read More
For almost 10 years, Keith Owens, CEO and managing partner of Alumni Properties, and his development partner, Roy Price, Chairman of Alumni Properties, have been working to bring a retail development project to his hometown. Now with the first phase of the District 31 development underway in Alabaster, the team is poised to accomplish their … Read More
Zach Zahariadis was appointed to the Alabaster City Council in May 2022 when his friend Seth Gandy had to step aside, and he had a quick learning curve. “Being on the council has been a good learning experience for me,” Zahariadis says. “I’m blessed to be part of an amazing team of councilors who helped … Read More
fesAlabaster’s new amphitheater and the senior center expansion were finished just in time for the city’s annual Christmas festivities on December 6. Both projects were approved by the city council and built in just under a year for less than $5 million. Both will support the community in unique and interesting ways. Amphitheater With a … Read More
