Ultramarathoners from 20 states converge on Alabaster to run a one-mile loop—hundreds of times. By Nausicaa Chu Most days, Alabaster’s Veterans Park is a shady, mile-long loop where residents jog past woods, spacious lawns, and a parking lot. But every October, it transforms. Those lawns? Covered with cheering spectators and rows of tents. Those joggers? … Read More
Grant Humphries takes the reins of the Alabaster Police Department. Grant Humphries comes from a long line of law enforcement officers and police chiefs. His grandfather, George Humphries, served as the longtime police chief in Vincent, and his father Sherman Humphries, a Vietnam veteran, served as Wilsonville’s police chief for 12 years. Other uncles were … Read More
Going Native in Alabaster An interview with Dr. Sue Webb on the use of and value in using native plants. By Lee Hurley Dr. Sue Webb is a master gardener and native plant expert with a science background in microbiology. Dr. Webb will give a talk at the Albert L Scott Library on Saturday October … Read More
Residential Winner—September The September Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Jesse and Jessica Wukasch 915 Falling Star Lane Residential Winner—October The October Beautification Board residential winner is the home of Jimmy and Norma Neal 121 Glen Abby Way Commercial Winner—October November December The October, November, and December Beautification Board commercial winner … Read More
Requests, Inter-Library Loan, and Reader’s Advisory By Candra Shockley Alabaster’s library is working to meet patron needs through requests, reader’s advisory, and inter-library loan. The library accepts requests for consideration to purchase, as well as requests for items not yet published. If the library does not have an item, a purchase request can be made … Read More
In celebration of and support for the enjoyable Taste of Alabaster fundraiser at Siluria Brewery on Oct 9th, AC asked Alabaster Business Alliance (ABA) Director Tracy Coyne a few questions about the organization and the event. What is the Taste of Alabaster and where do the proceeds go? “This is our annual event to raise funds for … Read More
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
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
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
