Front Row, Left to Right: Brandon Matthews, Kelsi Higgins, Samantha Edwards, Lydia Byrd, Allie Ellis, Sailor Higgins, Makenna Njuani, Nylah Lane, Hallie Sheffield, Jaley Brown, Britton Walker, Anna Kate Lawley, Kennedy Jackson, Jimmy Elmore, Holly Norwood, Emily Reid, McKenna Davis, Brody Logan, Karen Fillingim Back Row, Left to Right: Eli Williamson, Luke McGraw, Carson Blackmon, … Read More
Happy 250th Birthday America! By Brandon McKim With America’s 250th birthday days away, it had me wondering about the birth of veterinary medicine and also thinking “poor anxiety pups here come the fireworks again!” From 1776 through the 1850s was the Era of the War Horse. Founding father, General George Washington gave birth to the … Read More
Judi Pritchard to give a talk about brain health, resilience, and hope. Judi Pritchard, Founder of the Care & Thrive Foundation, will be giving a talk at TEDx Alabaster on August 1 about brain health. With 30 years of experience as a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, her foundation is about bringing … Read More
AC: Now that we’re halfway through the first year of the new term, what are you excited about seeing completed, and what’s still on the horizon that you are looking forward to? Stacy Rakestraw: We are all looking forward to the completion of the new Recreation Center and Library. The contractors are doing an incredible … Read More
By Loyd McIntosh Will Evans broke out of his cocoon when he left the familiar world of coaching to jump headfirst into entrepreneurship. Appropriately, he named his business Butterfly Training, with the goal of helping other people break out of their cocoons as well. Evans sees the process of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly … Read More
Master Gardner and retired OBGYN Dr. Richard Cybulsky to speak at the Albert L Scott Library in September. By Lee Hurley Photo by Jordan Wald Retired obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Richard Cybulsky has spent a lifetime welcoming new beginnings—first in the delivery room and now in the garden. After a 37-year career as an OBGYN at Brookwood … Read More
The Furlongs decorate for holidays to the delight of their community. Nita Furlong and her husband decorate for Halloween and Christmas every year simply for the enjoyment of the community. Alabaster Connection asked Nita a few questions about how this all came about: Q: Tell us a little about your background. A: I was a … Read More
Residential Winner—July The July Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Gregory and Donna Williams,188 Kentwood Drive, Alabaster Residential Winner—August The August Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Rocky and Donna Donahoo, 292 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster NOMINATIONS WANTED The Beautification Board is looking for nominations for residential and commercial properties who … Read More
Alabaster’s Drew Thomas makes it as a model. By Sarah Owens The pace of New York City couldn’t be more different from the quiet pockets of Alabaster, where evenings slow down and the world seems to breathe a little easier. For Drew Thomas, that stillness is the one thing he misses most about home. “Sometimes … Read More
By Nicole Close We all love our pets—and sometimes we show that love with a few extra treats. While treats can be great for positive reinforcement, mental stimulation, and strengthening our bond, they can also contribute to unwanted weight gain. Obesity in dogs and cats can lead to serious health concerns, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, respiratory, … Read More
