Alabaster City News

September 6, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Walk of Honor A portion of the new Alabaster Police Department grounds will be dedicated to honoring Alabaster’s former police chiefs. The Walk of Honor will be next to the department’s fountain, and will recognize the following individuals: William P. Hill        (Chief of Police 1953-1956) O. O. Lee          … Read More

Fall 2023 Beautification Board Winners

September 5, 2023By Alabaster Connection

September – Ward 1 Mike and Liz Whisonant have been in their beautifully landscaped Ward 1 home on 100 Canter Way for 20 years. They especially love their Saddle Lake neighborhood. “We have the very best neighbors; it is quiet here and refreshing with the lake behind the house,” Liz says. “There is a wonderful brook … Read More

September Events at the Albert L. Scott Library

August 18, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Closed Dates – September 4 – Labor Day Tai Chi – Wednesday mornings starting September 6th at 10:00 am. Join us as local instructor Melanie Chaney teaches an 11-week course in Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an exercise that improves balance, sharpens the mind, boosts the immune system, and circulates oxygen throughout the body while … Read More

Alabaster Jubilee #3 To Wrap Up Fall Fest Day

August 11, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Alabaster Jubilee #3 will take place as Alabaster Fall Fest ends this year. October 28, 2023, will be a big day on Alabaster’s Municipal Green, located between City Hall and the Senior Center at 1953 Municipal Way. Alabaster Jubilee #3, which will be headlined by country duo, Thompson Square. The event will begin at 2 … Read More

Meet The 2023-2024 Alabaster Teen Council

July 5, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Front Row: Blair Njaguna, Kaylah Brown, Josue Serrano, Fred Casillas, Mary Dee Sirmons, Simone Jones, Lauren Blackmon, Hannah Moseley, Kaitlyn Burnett, Sasha Gann, Thuy Nguyen, Savannah Young, Anna Campbell, Sully Cole, Mayor Brakefield. Back Row: Olivia Kelly, Madison McNichols, Liam Binzer, Abigail Bess, Dylan Logan, Cooper Burks, Brooks Byars, Avery Williamson, Ella Southern, Carter Thompson, … Read More

A Letter from Mayor Scott Brakefield: July 2023

July 5, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through summer and just around the corner from school starting again. We’re kicking off July with our fantastic fireworks show at Thompson High School on Saturday, July 1. In addition to festive fireworks set to start at 9 p.m., we’ll have food trucks, bounce houses, lawn … Read More

The Library’s Makerspace

July 5, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Bring Your Creative Ideas to Life in the Library’s Makerspace Most people in Alabaster know the library as a place to get books, attend story times, or participate in educational programs, but they may not know its creative secret: the Makerspace.  Here library members can bring their ideas to life through various tools and materials. … Read More

Griller Josh Tatum Preaches Slow and Low

July 4, 2023By Alabaster Connection

Josh Tatum was born and raised in Alabaster. He owns Absolute Cleaning Solutions, which focuses on commercial and residential gutter cleaning, pressure/soft washing homes and surfaces, and window cleaning. Josh got into this business working part time for his uncle who owns a large-scale construction/residential cleaning business in Tuscaloosa. His vision of Absolute Cleaning started in … Read More