Beautification Board Winners – March/April 2026

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Residential Winner—March The March Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Mr. and Mrs. William J. O’Neill 304 Grande View Terrace, Maylene. Residential Winner—April The April Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Donny and Christy Wilson 440 Ramsgate Drive, Maylene. NOMINATIONS WANTED The Beautification Board is looking for nominations for residential and … Read More

Alabaster City News – March 2026

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

1: Clean sweep – keeping out city clean 2. The City of Alabaster absorbs the Alabaster Water Board 3. Coach of the year – Judy Green 4. Alabaster Downtown Redevelopment Authority  1. Clean Sweep – Keeping Our City Clean Clean Sweep 2026 is all about cleaning up and cleaning out Clean Sweep Alabaster celebrates its … Read More

Councilor Corner with Mike Myers (Ward 1)

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Mike Myers took office as the new Ward 1 City Councilor in early November 2025 and hit the ground running working for his Ward. Alabaster Connection: How have your first few months on council gone, and what are you excited about for this new year and to have been a part of already? Mike Myers: … Read More

Painting with a Purpose

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

With every canvas, artist Dawn South educates about Autism. By Katharine Armbrester Dozens of talented artists participated in the 62nd annual Bluff Park Art Show last year, which takes place in Hoover on the first Saturday of October. Several of the entrants hailed from Alabaster, but Dawn South was the only one who mentioned “Autism … Read More

Friends of the Library Fundraising & Events

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

The Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library are proud to announce that the fundraising goal of $250,000 for the new library has been met—and exceeded! This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity and support of the Alabaster community. A heartfelt thanks to all of the donors, partners, event sponsors, and … Read More

Why Dr. King’s Message Still Matters to Christian Leaders Today

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

By Pastor Derrick Morrissette Every year, we quote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., replay his speeches, and celebrate his legacy. But the question is: are we still living out his message? For Christian leaders especially, Dr. King’s words are not just historical inspiration—they are a mirror, reflecting how closely our faith aligns with our actions. … Read More

Pet Health: Hitchhikers (the fleas)

March 1, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Spring has sprung, and unfortunately, so have the fleas. By Dr. Hannah Sullivan Fleas are one of the most common causes of itchiness in our pets. They are small, wingless parasites that feed on blood by biting into our pet’s skin. While the adult flea spends most of its life living inside your pet’s fur, … Read More

Meaning over Money

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Shaun Capps has built a life of faith, family, and advocacy In a profession often portrayed by billboards and TV ads, attorney Shaun Capps brings something different to the table—a blend of toughness and compassion, legal rigor and pastoral instinct, national-level expertise and small-town loyalty. Capp’s life seems to be unfolding in two dimensions: one … Read More

Travel the World with David M. Frings’s Photography

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

David M. Frings: from mayor of Alabaster to wildlife photographer and world traveler By Katharine Armbrester Photos by David Frings In August 2025, the exhibition “Feathered Focused: Wild Birds Through the Lens of David M. Frings” opened at the Gadsden Museum of Art. With his camera, Frings captured striking images of stately plumed egrets, tropicbirds … Read More

Tips for your Home Library

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

For the Care and Keep of Your Home Library By Kim Roberts As the new year dawns, many of us feel that familiar urge to start fresh—reorganizing closets, refreshing our spaces, and setting new intentions. But amid all the decluttering and deep cleaning, one corner of the home often gets overlooked: the home library. Whether … Read More