How did you get into jewelry making and what kinds of jewelry do you make? “I got into jewelry making two years ago. I have loved jewelry since I was young. I got into making it after seeing pieces that I loved but the price points were more than I wanted to pay/spend. I make … Read More
By June Mathews The annual Alabaster Health Fair, a mainstay of the city since 2018, has a history of growth that’s set to continue August 16, 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Thompson High School Arena. Admission is free. This year’s theme, ‘Passport to Wellness,’ emphasizes a proactive approach to healthcare and a lifestyle … Read More
Open for Business Alfa Insurance—Shawn Payne Agency The Shawn Payne Agency advises customers about everyday risks and how these risks can affect families and their future. Products offered are auto, home, life, business, renters, and watercraft insurance. 8333 Hwy 119, Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 378-7255 SPayne@alfains.com alfainsurance.com/agents/shawn-payne Why did you choose Alabaster to build your … Read More
William Cholewinski changes the world one meal at a time. By Lee Hurley Photos by Steven Ross If William Cholewinski’s life story were recorded for television, and it probably should be, it would need at least three seasons of eight episodes each. Though the positive place he is in now is based on hard work, … Read More
Alabaster’s own Holly Dean comes full circle By Barry Wise Smith For Holly Dean, the CEO of Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, life has come full circle. Born at Shelby’s sister hospital Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, Dean grew up in Alabaster before moving to Hoover and graduating high school there. So, when she took the top … Read More
For this retired educator, learning is a way of life. By June Mathews Tommie Mowery Harrison grew up in Wilton, a tiny town about as far south in Shelby County as you can get. A family of modest means, the Mowerys never had money to spare, but Tommie’s parents, Paul and Thelma, worked hard to … Read More
By Jen Matthews The thing about a pendulum is that its very nature is to swing. Back and forth, from one extreme to another. And in most areas of life, the extreme stance is rarely the right one. But culture has a way of following the pendulum’s swing, constantly shifting from one end of the … Read More
Patriots Park Mural Alabaster-raised artist Emma Gilbert recently completed a mural at Patriots Park in Alabaster, honoring the city’s firefighters and police officers. The mural was a collaboration with the City of Alabaster. Gilbert spent 12 days on the project in June working 12-13 hours each day. Four questions for artist Emma Gilbert Where did the … Read More
Cam and Ahna Frye have added another business to their busy lives. By Loyd McIntosh Cam and Ahna Frye are busy people. Extremely busy people. As the owners of Alleluia Acres Heritage Farm, the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) farm for pork and dairy in Alabama, the Fryes wake up before the sun rises to … Read More
Residential Winner—July The July Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Justin and Robyn Forrester at 128 Oakbrook Lane. Residential Winner—August The August Beautification Board residential winner is the home of August Elena Gonzalez at 104 Summerbrooke Lane. Commercial Winner—July, August, and September The July, August, and September Beautification Board commercial winner … Read More
