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

Open for Business in September 2025

September 21, 2025By Alabaster Connection

 The Clubhouse Golf Studio Alabaster’s Fully Automated Indoor Virtual Golf Course and Driving Range 232 Kent Stone Blvd, Unit 600, Alabaster 205- 531- 7992 | theclubhousealabaster@gmail.com theclubhousegolfstudio.com 7 Brew Coffee Fast drinks and friendly brewistas ready to serve you! 9207 Hwy 119, Alabaster (659) 259-0015 info@7brew.com 7brew.com TherapySouth TherapySouth Alabaster Hwy 119 provides hands-on, quality physical … Read More

Open for Business: Alfa Insurance Shawn Payne Agency

July 17, 2025By Alabaster Connection

Open for Business Alfa Insurance—Shawn Payne Agency The Shawn Payne Agency advises customers about everyday risks and how these risks can affect families and their future. Products offered are auto, home, life, business, renters, and watercraft insurance. 8333 Hwy 119, Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 378-7255 SPayne@alfains.com alfainsurance.com/agents/shawn-payne Why did you choose Alabaster to build your … Read More

Survive and Thrive: Feeding the People

July 17, 2025By Alabaster Connection

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

Business Profile: Safeway Spray Company

July 17, 2025By Alabaster Connection

Cam and Ahna Frye have added another business to their busy lives. By Loyd McIntosh Cam and Ahna Frye are busy people. Extremely busy people. As the owners of Alleluia Acres Heritage Farm, the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) farm for pork and dairy in Alabama, the Fryes wake up before the sun rises to … Read More

Business Spotlight: Hooligans Arcade

May 10, 2025By Alabaster Connection

Game Definitely Not Over: Hooligans Breathes New Life in to the Classic Arcade By Loyd McIntosh “I got a pocket full of quarters, and I’m headed to the arcade.” If you’re of a “certain age,” you undoubtedly know the opening line by heart to that 1980s novelty song, “Pac Man Fever,” by the one-hit wonder … Read More

Kent Farms Animal Hospital: New Options for Pet Lovers

March 13, 2025By Alabaster Connection

Advancements in Veterinary medicine give pet lovers new options Photos by Steven Ross By Brandon McKim In 1986 monoclonal antibody therapy was approved by FDA for humans. Over 100 monoclonal antibodies are now available for humans to treat a variety of conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease /Ulcerative Colitis), organ transplant rejection, … Read More

Get Fit and Healthy in 2025

January 7, 2025By Alabaster Connection

By Carmen Shea Brown It’s that time again, when we resolve to “lose weight and get in shape…” for good this time. But with medications like Wegovy and Ozempic offering the promise of quick fixes, consumers  are often left confused and broke. And despite the popularity of these medications, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read More

District 31 Brings Big Business to Alabaster

January 7, 2025By Alabaster Connection

For almost 10 years, Keith Owens, CEO and managing partner of Alumni Properties, and his development partner, Roy Price, Chairman of Alumni Properties, have been working to bring a retail development project to his hometown. Now with the first phase of the District 31 development underway in Alabaster, the team is poised to accomplish their … Read More

Meet Local Artists Ahmad Austin and Joel Lockridge.

January 7, 2025By Alabaster Connection

By Katharine Armbrester Though their art could not be more different, Ahmad Austin and Joel Lockridge have each developed a niche through their distinctive creative methods and both live in Alabaster. Ahmad Austin is known for his colorful, exciting canvases of jazz musicians and other individuals, which he paints using a palette knife. Lockridge is … Read More