Rec Center Director Bill Wilder Brings Team-First Vision and Momentum to Alabaster’s “Crown Jewel” By Lee Hurley Photo by Steven Ross When Alabaster opens its 84,000-square-foot recreation center alongside the new library, Director Bill Wilder wants residents to feel like they’re stepping into more than a building—he wants them to feel community. A few weeks … Read More
Binzer wins excellence award From Left: Retired Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston, Brain Binzer and Pelham City Manager and ACCMA President Gretchen DiFante Alabaster City Administrator Brian Binzer received the 2025-2026 Sam Gaston Vocational Excellence Award from the Alabama City County Management Association in late May. The award, named in honor of longtime former … Read More
Front Row, Left to Right: Brandon Matthews, Kelsi Higgins, Samantha Edwards, Lydia Byrd, Allie Ellis, Sailor Higgins, Makenna Njuani, Nylah Lane, Hallie Sheffield, Jaley Brown, Britton Walker, Anna Kate Lawley, Kennedy Jackson, Jimmy Elmore, Holly Norwood, Emily Reid, McKenna Davis, Brody Logan, Karen Fillingim Back Row, Left to Right: Eli Williamson, Luke McGraw, Carson Blackmon, … Read More
TEDxAlabaster Returns August 1 with 16 Speakers, Interactive Art Experience, and Community Celebration TEDxAlabaster will return on Saturday, August 1, 2026, bringing together a diverse lineup of 16 speakers for an afternoon dedicated to thought-provoking ideas, meaningful conversations, and community connection. Hosted at the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana, Alabama, TEDxAlabaster 2026 will feature … Read More
By Sarah Owens Photos by Sarah Owens and Jordan Wald Birds & Burgers isn’t the kind of fast-casual restaurant where food arrives frozen and ready to drop in a fryer. At the Alabaster location, owner Jeff Whitaker—who took over from founder Tyree Stuckey in 2022—oversees a kitchen built on fresh preparation, in-house marinades, hand-packed burgers, … Read More
Trace Adkins and so much more The 24th Annual Alabaster CityFest is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, on the lawn at Thompson High School, featuring headliner Trace Adkins. This free, all-day event starting at 9 a.m. includes music, a kids’ area, a car show, and numerous vendors selling everything from t-shirts to doughnuts. Adam Moseley … Read More
High-quality, culturally rich performances in our own backyard By Lee Hurley The Siluria Sounds Concert Series, presented by the City of Alabaster, at the city’s new amphitheater on the Municipal Green next to City Hall, kicked off on April 2 with performances by the Thompson High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo … Read More
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
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
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
