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

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

Courting Success with Arthur Teele

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Arthur Teele takes over as Alabaster’s Director of Courts By Barry Wise Smith In May 2025, Arthur Teele left a long court career in the city of Birmingham to take over as Alabaster’s new Director of Courts and Court Clerk. “I couldn’t ask for a better team,” Teele says. And while Alabaster is smaller than … Read More

New Chief in Charge

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Alabaster Fire Department Battalion Chief Nathan Smitherman is named as the city’s new fire chief. The Alabaster Fire Department (AFD) will ring in the new year with a new fire chief. On January 1, Nathan Smitherman will take over as the new chief of the Alabaster Fire Department. Smitherman has been in the fire service … Read More

Beautification Board Winners and Updates: January 2026

January 6, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Residential Winner—January The January Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Richard Gehrett at 138 Chinaberry Lane.   Residential Winner—February The February Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Octavian Sanders at 100 Grande Club Drive in Maylene.   Business Winner—January, February, March, April The January-April Business Beautification winner is Baptist Health Shelby … Read More

ECCS’s 2026 Senior Thesis Presentations

January 4, 2026By Alabaster Connection

Evangel Classical Christian School (ECCS) invites the community to the 2026 Senior Thesis Presentations. These capstone projects will be delivered on January 13 and 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Evangel Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The presentations are the culmination of 12 years of education and showcase not only the students’ God given gifts and talents but … Read More

Open for Business in Alabaster – November 2025

November 2, 2025By Alabaster Connection

Big Whiskey’s This beloved American restaurant and bar chain is now open in Alabaster and offers a classic American food menu, full bar, and catering. It is both kid friendly and spirits friendly. 285 S Colonial Dr., Alabaster, AL 35007 Call 205-358-3777 bigwhiskeys.com info@bigwhiskeys.com

Library Holidaze: Events and More Events!

November 2, 2025By Alabaster Connection

It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner! Amid all the hustle and bustle, don’t forget to set aside time for yourself and your family to enjoy the wonderful events we’ve planned at the library. Notable November Events November 12 at 4:30 p.m.—Join special guest Jodie Campbell from HeARTful Expressions for a … Read More

2025 Holiday Events

November 2, 2025By Alabaster Connection

There’s so much to do in Alabaster for the holidays! Tour of Lights Holiday lights will brighten the nights in Alabaster as part of the 2025 Alabaster Tour of Lights, sponsored by the Beautification Board. The 10th anniversary tour will feature Alabaster homes with elaborate decoration displays for the holidays. Residents who wish to participate … Read More