By Barry Wise Smith In 2016, Rick Ellis, a 20-year resident of Alabaster, was inspired by his family to run for the Ward 2 seat on the Alabaster City Council and won. Alabaster Connection chatted with Councilor Ellis about his plans and what he would like to accomplish in this term. Alabaster Connection: … Read More
Pet grooming takes attention to detail, hard work, and plenty of TLC Alabaster Connection: What does Shaggy Chic offer? Tonya Lammons: We are a full-service pet grooming salon and doggie daycare. We’ve also partnered with the trainers, Love Them, Train Them. Their training classes take place at our salon. AC: When did you start … Read More
By Loyd McIntosh COVID-19 has been hard on the senior population. While the virus itself has been problematic for seniors nationwide, the fear of COVID-19 has led to additional adverse health consequences, mostly due to missed medical appointments and lack of exercise. Dr. David Fieno, a cardiac surgeon with Heart South Cardiovascular in Alabaster, compares … Read More
Want more ways to get into the holiday spirit? Check out these holiday book picks from the staff at Albert L. Scott Library For Thanksgiving (November 25th), the library has many books including cookbooks, craft books, storybooks, and history and poetry books. Thanksgiving Day by Lydia Maria Francis Child Sarah Gives Thanks by Mike Allegra … Read More
Dear Friends, There are so many exciting things happening in Alabaster! We are seeing continued growth in our business sector, our schools have once again been ranked among the top in the state, and Alabaster has weathered the pandemic and come through in a financially healthy position. On September 13, the City Council voted to … Read More
By Brandon Matthews Addiction is a cruel master, and many of us are slaves. However, there is freedom in the midst of our failure. Today we talk with Daniel Oldham, who is no longer bound by addiction. Brandon Matthews: How did your drug use begin? Daniel Oldham: It began with smoking marijuana in high school. … Read More
Pictured left to right: Mike Higginbotham, Adam Hix, Madison Harness, Kaley Claudpierre, Lauren Whittle, Kimberly Dooley By Barry Wise Smith Mike Higginbotham shows his support for Thompson Intermediate School After serving in children’s ministry for 10 years at the Church of the Highlands and helping to establish children’s programs on the church’s expanding number … Read More
By Addison Lusco Abby McGee is constantly turning trials into triumphs. Twenty-one years ago, Abby’s older brother Wyatt was born at just 23 weeks while her parents were vacationing in New Orleans. The doctors in New Orleans did everything they could to ensure that Wyatt would survive his premature birth, although Abby’s parents were … Read More
FALL GARDENING TIPS According to green-thumb gardeners, a fall vegetable garden is a must-plant in the South. The heat starts to subside (compared to July and August), and winter is still a long way off. So there’s plenty of time to grow plenty of things. WHAT TO GROW IN A SOUTHERN FALL GARDEN In … Read More
Ward 1 By Barry Wise Smith Veteran Alabaster City Council member Sophie Martin is the Ward 1 representative for the area that includes Highway 11, Old Highway 31, Weatherly, and Saddle Lake Farms. Last August, Martin was elected to her fourth term as Ward 1 representative—she has served for 13 years. S Sophie … Read More
