By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Alabaster City Schools “Hey, is this Graham Bennett?” “Yes.” “We’ve got a job opening at Thompson High School. Would you like to teach jazz music here?” The timing of that phone call still makes Bennett laugh. It came in 2019, just hours after the birth of his second daughter. … Read More
Evangel Classical Christian School Art Teacher Pushes Students to Slow Down, Sit Still, and See By Lori Culpepper In an age of instant gratification and overstimulation, teaching students to sit still and truly see something is a challenging task. At Evangel Classical Christian School (ECCS) in Alabaster, art teacher, Julia Hankins, is finding this to … Read More
Welcome Mike Myers, Ward 1 We talked to the newly elected Ward 1 City Councilor Mike Myers about priorities for his first Council term. Myers won the September 23rd runoff election and takes office on November 3rd. Alabaster Connection: How long have you lived in Alabaster, and what brought you here? Mike Myers: We moved … Read More
Residential Winner—November The November Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Mike and Deborah Wilson At 479 Heathersage Road. Residential Winner—December The December Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Bill and Donna Franklin 345 Dogwood Trail. NOMINATIONS WANTED The Beautification Board is looking for nominations for residential and commercial properties who … Read More
By Brandon Matthews Alabaster is a community that invests in its future, and For Tomorrow is supporting that effort by serving as the city’s substance prevention and education program. Since its launch, For Tomorrow has been working alongside partners like Compact and Alabaster City Schools to prevent youth substance use and promote healthier lifestyles for … Read More
Dear Friends, It is my honor and great privilege to serve as your mayor for a second term. We have accomplished so much in the last five years, and there is still much to do! On Friday, August 22, we officially broke ground on the campus that will house both our new city recreational center … Read More
With six races for Alabaster City Council uncontested, there are a number of familiar, experienced faces serving on the Council for the 2025-2029 term. The Ward 1 race will see a runoff on September 23rd. We asked the returning councilors about their priorities for the new term and introduce you to Jamia Alexander-James, the new … Read More
Food, Music, and Fun: Taste of Alabaster Brings Local Businesses Together for a Great Cause By Lori Culpepper Alabaster’s flavor-packed fundraiser is back, and once again, it’s serving up more than just great food. With a successful event last year, Taste of Alabaster returns to Siluria Brewing Company on October 9, 2025 to duplicate some … Read More
Ultramarathoners from 20 states converge on Alabaster to run a one-mile loop—hundreds of times. By Nausicaa Chu Most days, Alabaster’s Veterans Park is a shady, mile-long loop where residents jog past woods, spacious lawns, and a parking lot. But every October, it transforms. Those lawns? Covered with cheering spectators and rows of tents. Those joggers? … Read More
Grant Humphries takes the reins of the Alabaster Police Department. Grant Humphries comes from a long line of law enforcement officers and police chiefs. His grandfather, George Humphries, served as the longtime police chief in Vincent, and his father Sherman Humphries, a Vietnam veteran, served as Wilsonville’s police chief for 12 years. Other uncles were … Read More
