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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Sarah Owens Photography courtesy of Jordan Ford This December, the sounds of the season will carry through the Performing Arts Center at Thompson High School as the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) performs its winter concert in Alabaster for the very first time. For the students on stage and the community filling the seats, … 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
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
