Alabaster expands its portfolio of public parks to serve residents. By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Brit Huckabay In 2019, Alabaster city leaders undertook a parks needs assessment to survey residents about what they felt was lacking in the city’s park portfolio. When the survey wrapped up in spring 2020, residents had spoken and … Read More
By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Brit Huckabay and Courtesy of the Mitchells After a successful 30-plus-year career in real estate, Tim Mitchell relished the idea of giving back to the Alabaster community he calls home. So around 2005, Mitchell and his wife Jessica created The Tim Mitchell Community Support Foundation as the non-profit arm … Read More
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 17th and African-American History month in February, Frances Smith, the Youth Services Librarian at the Albert L. Scott Library, has book picks for kids of all ages that celebrate the giants of the Civil Rights movement and the rich history of African Americans in the … Read More
Dear Friends, City leadership is excited for what 2022 holds for the City of Alabaster. There are so many wonderful things to look forward to (like the new Alabaster Police Department building under construction) and great things to reflect on from last year. As a proud Thompson High School alumni and a former Warrior athlete, … Read More
By day, 48-year-old JoPaul Cates has a steady job as the Frozen Food Clerk at Publix. He has been at the Alabaster location for six years. During his off hours though, JoPaul’s passion is his love of photography. His skill at fixing things, especially electronics, got him into taking pictures as a teenager when he … Read More
See what’s open for business now in Alabaster! Copper Train Dakota and Ryan Stone celebrate the realization of a long-time dream with their breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and coffee shop. Location: 224 1st St South Ste. 200 Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday Alabaster Florist and Gifts The Polk family invites you to … Read More
January 2022 features Reading, Guessing, and Cupcakes Story Times Friday mornings Toddler Tales at the library 10:30am in the meeting room 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Sensory Story Time 3:30pm in the meeting room Winter Reading Program – All month long in January During January kids can cozy up with a good library book … Read More
Celebrate the Season in Alabaster with a slate of events throughout the city that will put a lot of jingle in everyone’s jolly! Alabaster Tour of Lights For the sixth year, Alabaster kicks off the holiday season with its fun and festive Tour of Lights. Presented by Alabaster’s Beautification Board, the tour features 15 … Read More
As the country celebrated Veteran’s Day on November 11, we continue to honor Alabaster’s veterans who have served with honor in the United States military. Ron McGriff—U.S. Navy Ron McGriff grew up in Columbia, Alabama, in Houston County northeast of Dothan. He laughs that Columbia was most known in the area for its one stoplight. … Read More
By Barry Wise Smith & Photos by Brit Huckabay Police Chief Curtis Rigney and Fire Chief Tim Love lead their departments with honor and experience. Chief Curtis Rigney and Chief Tim Love came to their positions in different ways, but they share a deep appreciation for the city they serve. Curtin Rigney has spent the … Read More
