Capturing Alabaster’s Memories – Call out for Family Photos! The Albert L. Scott Library is composing a book about Alabaster. Candice Murdock, our reference librarian, is working with Arcadia Publishing to put together an Alabaster issue of their Images of America series. We’d love to hear your stories! Come let us scan your photos, and … Read More
From Idol to the Opry: A Conversation with Scotty McCreery By Brent Thompson Photos by Jeff Ray. American Idol has helped launch the careers of many artists, but few have had the staying power of country sensation Scotty McCreery. Since winning the 10th season of the wildly popular television singing contest in 2011, McCreery has been … Read More
“We’re so excited to see the highly anticipated District 31 development coming to fruition. This will further cement Alabaster’s status as a regional shopping destination while generating millions in additional tax revenue to support Alabaster schools, infrastructure and public services.” —Mayor Scott Brakefield District 31 A shopping, food, and entertainment destination is about to become … Read More
March On The Thompson High School Band represented our city, state, and school system in New York City on Saint Patrick’s Day. The community is so proud of these awesome representatives of Alabaster. Pickleball The new Pickleball courts and playground at Veterans Park are complete and opened to the public! These new facilities are located … Read More
Residential Winner—May 113 Big Oak Drive The May Beautification Board winner is the home of Gary and Susan Hulsey Residential Winner—June 1212 Grande View Lane The June Beautification Board winner is the home of Mary Beth and Mayfield Armstrong
Alabaster leaders move forward with updating the city’s comprehensive plan. After the passage of the Alabaster Fast Forward plan in 2023, which increased city sales tax by one penny to fund significant capital projects in Alabaster, city leaders decided an update was needed to the city’s Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2016 (comprehensive plans … Read More
Steeped in History By Barry Smith It’s hard to imagine while driving the busy roads of Alabaster today, that the vibrant, growing city was once a rural area with rolling hills and farmland. As Alabaster looks forward to a bright future, it’s helpful to reflect back on who and what came before. In the early … Read More
Gafnea Health & Wellness Clinic Stop by and check out their extensive list of health and wellness offerings. 300 First St. N., Suite C [email protected] (205) 563-8151 McDonald’s Fully renovated interior and updated exterior. 205 S Colonial Dr. Alabaster, AL 35007-4691 (205) 621-2807
from left, Eve Hulsey, Mike Myers, Casie Jarman, Andrea Holsomback and Cedric Burden Does your business need a little help? The recently established Alabaster Downtown Redevelopment Authority (ADRA) is now accepting applications for a program that will help fund businesses who want to improve their façade. Designed to benefit storefronts within a three-mile radius of … Read More
Game Time Come in to the Albert L. Scott Library during Spring Break (March 25-29) to check out some books, play a game, and get sports-themed prizes. Shamrock Family Fun Run If shenanigans and malarkey are your thing, don’t miss the Shamrock Family Fun Run to support the Albert L. Scott Library! Lace up your … Read More
