By Barry Wise Smith As the movie says, “If you build it, they will come.” And in Alabaster, Birmingham United Soccer Association (BUSA) is building a successful soccer program in partnership with the city and Shelby County. The BUSA Alabaster program started in 2019 with a partnership between BUSA and Shelby County, the Alabaster schools, … Read More
These strong women give up their time to support each other and many others through an annual consignment sale. In 2016, Taliesha Cash, the founder and Executive Director of Sisters CANcervive, received the news that no one wants to hear when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Cash chose a naturopathic path for her treatments … Read More
Kerri Pate, Ward 7 Alabaster Connection: Here at the end of the year, what are you most proud of in terms of your Council service, and what do you still want to see happen before the end of the year? Kerri Pate: Wow, I can’t believe it is already the end of 2023! Although this … Read More
= Do you get nervous when asked to speak in public? Whether you’re called upon to give a business presentation, propose a toast, or be at your best in a job interview, confidence is needed. Join the Circle of Champions Toastmasters on the First and Third Mondays (except holidays) at 6:45 p.m. Use this QR … Read More
Residential Winner – November 1087 Wood Duck Way The November Beautification award winner is the home of John and Kristen Humphreys. The manicured lawn and plantings complement the crisp white fence and the home’s color palette. “We are thrilled to receive this award,” the Humphreys say. Residential Winner – December 918 10th Street SW … Read More
By Brandon Matthews Earlier in the year, we discussed the annual PRIDE Survey (Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education), an anonymous national survey used to collect data regarding incidents of substance abuse, perceived risk of drugs, risk and protective factors, mental health, and more. We utilize this survey to collect data from seventh-, ninth-, 10th-, … Read More
By Jamie Cole and Brent Thompson Jubilee # 3 promises to be another musical filled Alabaster afternoon into early evening. Headlined by country duo, Thompson Square, the event will begin at 2 PM on Saturday, October 28, at the green space around the old Siluria water tower, on the grounds of Alabaster’s municipal complex at … Read More
Honesty, Humility and Service By Barry Wise Smith Mike Lee, the new principal of Thompson High School, has developed three core beliefs that have guided him during his 16-year administrative career. “Be honest, be humble, and serve others,” Lee says. “That’s who I am in my life and career.” Since Lee took the principal’s desk … Read More
Royal Market Alabaster’s newest thrift store 106 1st Ave W. 35007 theroyalmarket@yahoo.com 251-586-7431 Alabama Flooring Sales Largest selection of flooring options in the area 100 Wellington Manor Court, Suite 600. 35007 Alabamaflooringsales@gmail.com alabamaflooringsales.com (205) 883-8843
Dear Friends, It is that time of year that many of us look forward to—the return of Friday night lights for the Thompson Warriors. The four-time defending state champions kicked off the season on August 25th. The home slate is an impressive one including the August 31st matchup with nationally ranked IMG Academy and a … Read More
