Dear Friends, In September, the city completed a thorough review of its Fiscal Year 2023 budget before passing it at the end of the month. The City Council and I are excited to keep improving Alabaster, but we know that it is through careful allocation of our resources that we can bring our vision to … Read More
Over the last few years, the Albert L. Scott Library has undertaken several improvement projects to make better use of existing space. New shelving was added in the youth department to give the collection more room. Open space for comfortable seating and study areas was created in the main library, and THS graduate Carter James … Read More
Photos by Brit Huckabay Located in Alabaster, The DAY (Developing Alabama Youth) Program is an alternative educational and clinical services program for at-risk youth in Shelby County. Since 1983, its dedicated staff and faculty have delivered parents and their children hope and a pathway to success offering academic remediation, GED prep, behavior modification, coping and … Read More
By Brandon Matthews Like every Christmas season, my aunt was putting up her Christmas tree, stringing it with lights, and placing all of her sentimental ornaments in just the right places. It was all perfect only needing the star placed on top. She climbed the ladder, reached over to the top, and placed the star. … Read More
An innovative new Internship program between Thompson High School and the city government of Alabaster takes flight. The city of Alabaster is finishing up year one of an innovative internship program called Alabaster Strong, where the city paired two Thomson High School students for paid internships with the Fire Department and Environmental Services. To kick … Read More
Celebrate the joy and beauty of the holidays in Alabaster! Tour of Lights For the sixth year, Alabaster residents will light up the night (and their homes) as part of the 2022 Alabaster Tour of Lights, sponsored by the Beautification Board. The tour features 15 to 25 homes with elaborate decoration displays for the holidays. Residents who … Read More
By Jennifer Nix Each July I used to start shopping for my classroom. The excitement of buying new books, supplies, and classroom decorations for precious students I had not yet met is something I had loved doing for 15 years. For 15 years, I anticipated the arrival of 20+ second graders; however, there was not … Read More
Meet Sophie Martin of Ward 1 We talked to Ward 1 City Councilor Sophie Martin about the new budget holds for Ward 1 and about the upcoming holidays! Alabaster Connection: What items included in the budget this year will directly affect Ward 1 residents? Sophie Martin: The repair and repaving of Alabaster Boulevard is a project … Read More
We are excited to announce the Beautification Board winners for October, November, and December! Residential Winner—October The Beautification Board residential winner for October is the Ward 4 home of Michael and Abigail Stringham. The well-kept two-story home features a manicured lawn and neat beds with Hydrangeas, Camellias, and sculpted shrubbery adding color and interest to the front … Read More
Photo by Neal Wagner Tracy Worley has only been with the city of Alabaster for two years, though in that time she and her team have been busy showing appreciation for the city’s hard working employees and implementing innovative ways to recruit high-level talented people to work for the city. In an effort to continually … Read More
