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
Gafnea Health & Wellness Clinic Stop by and check out their extensive list of health and wellness offerings. 300 First St. N., Suite C [email protected] (205) 563-8151 McDonald’s Fully renovated interior and updated exterior. 205 S Colonial Dr. Alabaster, AL 35007-4691 (205) 621-2807
from left, Eve Hulsey, Mike Myers, Casie Jarman, Andrea Holsomback and Cedric Burden Does your business need a little help? The recently established Alabaster Downtown Redevelopment Authority (ADRA) is now accepting applications for a program that will help fund businesses who want to improve their façade. Designed to benefit storefronts within a three-mile radius of … Read More
Game Time Come in to the Albert L. Scott Library during Spring Break (March 25-29) to check out some books, play a game, and get sports-themed prizes. Shamrock Family Fun Run If shenanigans and malarkey are your thing, don’t miss the Shamrock Family Fun Run to support the Albert L. Scott Library! Lace up your … Read More
Dear Friends, It has been an exciting start to 2024 in Alabaster! So many big projects are nearing completion, and new projects are kicking off. It is truly a great time to be in Alabaster! Progress is ongoing at Larry Simmons Stadium and Jim “Peanut” Davenport Baseball Stadium—the turf installation on the baseball field is … Read More
Dog Sport Demo Day Veterans Park April 6, 2024 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Come see demonstrations of nine sports, and visit booths sponsored by the sports’ clubs and the clubs to meet representatives and ask questions. There will also be vendors and food trucks. ACS Teachers of the Year Recognized in early January by the … Read More
Units of Birmingham Moving and Portable Storage 205.839.2903 unitsstorage.com/birmingham-al/ 100 Airpark Industrial Rd. 35007 Joe’s Italian Authentic Italian Food Tim Owens, New Owner (205) 663-4111 joesitalianonline.com 21 Weatherly Club Dr. 35007 G & G Loft Boutique Women’s shoes, tops, bottoms, dresses, rompers, and sets, accessories, and gifts 205-685-582 ggloftboutique.com 224 Kent Stone Blvd. … Read More
Thanks to the Library and Siluria Brewing Company there are two great book clubs to choose from in Alabaster. The first is held in the Nan Abbott Meeting Room at the Library and is led by Nancy Hicks. Known as the Library Book Group, they meet the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. … Read More
Thompson Warriors head volleyball coach Judy Green has built a winning culture—and notched her 1,000th win—during her almost 40-year coaching career. Story by Barry Wise Smith You would never know from talking to Coach Judy Green, Thompson High School’s head volleyball coach and director of volleyball operations, that she is an honest-to-goodness legend. Soft-spoken and … Read More
