Meet Sophie Martin of Ward 1 We talked to Ward 1 City Councilor Sophie Martin about the new budget holds for Ward 1 and about the upcoming holidays! Alabaster Connection: What items included in the budget this year will directly affect Ward 1 residents? Sophie Martin: The repair and repaving of Alabaster Boulevard is a project … Read More
We are excited to announce the Beautification Board winners for October, November, and December! Residential Winner—October The Beautification Board residential winner for October is the Ward 4 home of Michael and Abigail Stringham. The well-kept two-story home features a manicured lawn and neat beds with Hydrangeas, Camellias, and sculpted shrubbery adding color and interest to the front … Read More
Photo by Neal Wagner Tracy Worley has only been with the city of Alabaster for two years, though in that time she and her team have been busy showing appreciation for the city’s hard working employees and implementing innovative ways to recruit high-level talented people to work for the city. In an effort to continually … Read More
Video Visions Media Marketing (VVMM) Video Visions Media Marketing is a full-service production company producing content for web applications, television, direct marketing, and a host of other uses. The affable company owner and CEO Phillip Pritchard is a busy man. Perhaps best known for producing all of Thompson High School’s football games for the NFHS … Read More
Alabaster Jubilee #2 promises to be another great community celebration this October. By Barry Smith and Brent Thompson Photography by Brit Huckabay, and courtesy Michael Weidenbach Excitement is mounting for Alabaster Jubilee #2, coming this October 22 to the green space by the historic old Siluria water tower next to Alabaster City Hall. Jubilee # … Read More
Jerry Young, Mayor Brakefield and our Cheerleaders help celebrate the past, present and future of THS football. By Loyd McIntosh and Barry Wise Smith Photography by Brit Huckabay, Brittani Grady and courtesy Mayor Scott Brakefield Catching Up With Jerry Young, Voice of the Warrior Nation Network By Loyd McIntosh The 2022 edition of the Thompson … Read More
The Albert L. Scott Library has a free service for Alabaster’s homebound citizens of all ages called Books by Mail. Whether one is homebound temporarily or long-term, books can be mailed directly to residents free of charge. Carol Smith, Public Services Librarian, runs the program. We asked Carol a few questions about this wonderful program. … Read More
Alabaster Welcomes StoneCreek Dental Care The newly renovated StoneCreek Dental Care office in Alabaster offers state-of-the-art equipment, plenty of parking, and an upgraded modern office setting to help the team to continue providing patients with the highest level of service and care. (205) 984-3106 1130 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007
By Brandon Matthews Have you ever been told that you needed an attitude adjustment? Growing up, I can remember my mom telling me that when I was about to be in trouble. Today, as a parent, it’s a statement I find myself making to my six year old as well. The truth is, from time … Read More
By Phillip Martin We live in a time when social media and innovative technology are part of our daily lives. As students, we need to protect ourselves from the dangers of being on social media excessively. There are benefits to social media, but it can be harmful, especially during school, causing distractions and taking attention … Read More
