Industrial parks add jobs, bring higher pay, and help promote a higher quality of life. Story and photos by Cara Clark Along with his famed words about early to bed making us healthy, wealthy and wise, Benjamin Franklin had some words of wisdom on the importance of industry in creating success: “The way to wealth … 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
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
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
Back-to-school book picks From the staff at Albert L. Scott Library
Alabaster is excited to announce a change in leadership for the Alabaster Connection. Barry Wise Smith and Lee Hurley will be taking over editorial and publishing duties respectively beginning with the next issue, which will be published with a new look in September. Smith and Hurley both have decades of experience in publishing. “I have … Read More
When life hit hard for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabaster’s Bert Carter decided to make things sweeter for those in her community. Bert and her husband, A.C. Carter, opened Bert’s Desserts, featuring an array of treats including cupcakes, cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, and lunch options such as chicken salad, deli sandwiches and pasta salad. … Read More
