From Idol to the Opry: A Conversation with Scotty McCreery By Brent Thompson Photos by Jeff Ray. American Idol has helped launch the careers of many artists, but few have had the staying power of country sensation Scotty McCreery. Since winning the 10th season of the wildly popular television singing contest in 2011, McCreery has been … Read More
“We’re so excited to see the highly anticipated District 31 development coming to fruition. This will further cement Alabaster’s status as a regional shopping destination while generating millions in additional tax revenue to support Alabaster schools, infrastructure and public services.” —Mayor Scott Brakefield District 31 A shopping, food, and entertainment destination is about to become … Read More
Rick Ellis, Ward 2 Rick Ellis has served on the Alabaster City Council since 2016, representing Ward 2 on the north side of the city. He is proud of the work that he and his council colleagues have done, but he is most proud of building Patriots Park for his constituents in Ward 2. “I … Read More
March On The Thompson High School Band represented our city, state, and school system in New York City on Saint Patrick’s Day. The community is so proud of these awesome representatives of Alabaster. Pickleball The new Pickleball courts and playground at Veterans Park are complete and opened to the public! These new facilities are located … Read More
Residential Winner—May 113 Big Oak Drive The May Beautification Board winner is the home of Gary and Susan Hulsey Residential Winner—June 1212 Grande View Lane The June Beautification Board winner is the home of Mary Beth and Mayfield Armstrong
Closed Dates – May 15 – Staff Work Day May 27 – Memorial Day Shelby County Camera Club – May 2. 6 pm. The Shelby County Camera Club meets at the Albert L. Scott Library on the first Thursday … Read More
Residential Winner—March 835 Barkley Drive – The March Beautification Board winner is the home of Richard & Melody Byford. Residential Winner—April 223 Sweet Bay Drive – The April Beautification Board winner is the home of Sharon Pearson. Commercial Winner—April, May, June 210 Lacy Avenue – The April, May and June Beautification Board winner is The Church of … Read More
Council Corner Sophie Martin, Ward 1 In over 15 years of service on the Alabaster City Council, Sophie Martin, Ward 1, has seen enormous amounts of growth and change. And looking back, Martin is proud of the work that she and her fellow councilors have done. “I look back with nothing but absolute pride,” Martin … Read More
Alabaster leaders move forward with updating the city’s comprehensive plan. After the passage of the Alabaster Fast Forward plan in 2023, which increased city sales tax by one penny to fund significant capital projects in Alabaster, city leaders decided an update was needed to the city’s Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2016 (comprehensive plans … Read More
Steeped in History By Barry Smith It’s hard to imagine while driving the busy roads of Alabaster today, that the vibrant, growing city was once a rural area with rolling hills and farmland. As Alabaster looks forward to a bright future, it’s helpful to reflect back on who and what came before. In the early … Read More
