Alabaster Reporter

Prediction: Thompson determined to repeat as state champions

The moment has arrived. After setting their sights on winning a second state championship in a row just days after winning their first in 37 ... Read more

5 hours ago by Alec Etheredge.

Top volleyball players make 2020 All-County Team

Shelby County has become a hotbed for volleyball talent year in and year out, and the 2020 volleyball season was no different with some of ... Read more

4 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Get to know Athlete of the Week Zachary Sims

Zachary Sims is The Shelby County Reporter’s Athlete of the Week for Nov. 22, 2020. Sponsored by Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union. Read more

4 days ago by Staff Reports.

Online sex offender registry helps keep public aware

There are currently 205 sex offenders in Shelby County, 166 of which are subject to community notification as of Nov. 11, 2020. Read more

5 days ago by Scott Mims.

Alabaster teachers receive well-deserved extra compensation checks

After a long and trying semester, the Alabaster City Schools Board of Education decided to thank their teachers by awarding them an extraordinary compensation check ... Read more

5 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

AGC Automotive breaks ground on new expansion

AGC Automotive recently broke ground for the expansion of their automotive facility in Alabaster. The worldwide automotive glass supplier held an event on Wednesday, Nov. ... Read more

5 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Chamber’s Diamond Awards recognize 21 nominees, 3 winners

The Shelby County Chamber held its annual Diamond Awards program on Thursday, Nov. 19, to highlight several of the county’s most selfless and hard-working residents ... Read more

6 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Thompson pulls away from Chelsea in county battle

The Thompson Warriors won their second straight to open their home slate on Thursday, Nov. 19, by turning a close game against county foe Chelsea ... Read more

1 week ago by Alec Etheredge.

Thompson downs Hoover, headed to 3rd straight state championship

The Thompson Warriors will get a chance to defend their Class 7A State Championship in 2020. Thanks to a 52-14 victory against region rival Hoover ... Read more

1 week ago by Alec Etheredge.

HomeFULLness program to house at-risk youth

ALABASTER — More than 60 percent of foster care youth leave the child welfare system without identified housing, becoming immediately homeless once they turn 18. Read more

1 week ago by Scott Mims.

Shelby County Football Show: Class 7A Semifinals

On this week's show, we preview the top-2 battle between Thompson and Hoover in the Class 7A Semifinals with a trip to the state championship ... Read more

1 week ago by Alec Etheredge.

Milo’s expected to open in Alabaster at old Krystal location

After months of scoping out the city, Milo’s has applied for a business license to open a restaurant in Alabaster and is now expected to ... Read more

1 week ago by Alec Etheredge.

Thompson girls pick up easy win at Woodlawn

Marty Smith and his Thompson Warriors bounced back with another win Tuesday, Nov. 17, as they dispatched the Woodlawn Colonels at home with a big ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Late run propels Thompson to win against Woodlawn

Dru Powell and the Thompson Warriors picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 17 with a hard-fought battle against the visiting ... Read more

2 weeks ago by Alec Etheredge.

Thompson, Hoover set to battle for spot in state championship

For the fourth consecutive season, the Thompson Warriors will meet the Hoover Buccaneers in the Class 7A semifinals with a spot in the state championship ... Read more