Alabaster Reporter

Evangel Lightning 2021 football prediction

With one of the most difficult 8-man football schedules in the country, the Evangel Lightning will have their work cut out for them in order ... Read more

22 hours ago by Alec Etheredge.

Coffee shop on wheels: Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck rolling through Shelby County

Shelby County residents Kevin and Karla Butler and their daughter, Taylor Spink, opened Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Hoover in June. Read more

23 hours ago by Emily Sparacino.

Gold Star Children’s Day recognized in Alabama

The Alabama Legislature recently approved Senate Joint Resolution 96, recognizing Gold Star Children’s Day as Aug. 1 in Alabama. Read more

1 day ago by Nathan Howell.

A life of service: Shelby County Commissioner Dan Acker remembered

“Come on.” That was Dan Acker’s unofficial mantra, and what his son Harmon Acker would dread to hear as a kid on a Saturday morning. Read more

2 days ago by Nathan Howell.

TMS Symphonic Band selected to perform at AMEA Conference

The Thompson Middle School Symphonic Band was recently selected to perform at the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference (AMEA) in early 2022. Read more

2 days ago by Nathan Howell.

Barks and Brews: Shelby Humane and Interstellar partner for benefit

Shelby Humane and Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co. partnered together to host the Barks and Brews event. Read more

3 days ago by Nathan Howell.

Local volleyball players perform well in All-Star event

The best players in the state of Alabama competed against one another in the annual AHSAA North-South All Star volleyball match on Thursday, July 22 ... Read more

3 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Joe Sparacino ready to take over as Calera head baseball coach

An assistant at Thompson High School for the last six years, one local baseball coach is now living out a lifelong dream after being named ... Read more

7 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Beulah Mae’s opens restaurant in Alabaster

Beulah Mae’s Southern Kitchen has officially launched a restaurant in Alabaster, marking the company's first venture into in-person dining. Read more

7 days ago by Alec Etheredge.

Secretary of State holding free voter ID event in Alabaster

All Alabama voters are required to have a specific type of photo identification in order to vote in any election in the state. Read more

7 days ago by Nathan Howell.

Shelby Humane hosting “Clear the Shelter” adoption event

Shelby Humane will host its “Clear the Shelter” event on Saturday, July 24 at locations throughout the county with a goal of adopting out hundreds ... Read more

1 week ago by Nathan Howell.

Children discover ‘God’s Great Light’ at Camp Branch VBS

Camp Branch United Methodist Church invited children from the area for a week of music, games and bible lessons during its island-themed Vacation Bible School. Read more

1 week ago by Nathan Howell.

Alabaster City Schools invests $5 million in school improvements

Through the use of funds from state bond issue and bond refinance money, Alabaster City Schools has been hard at work renovating each of the ... Read more

1 week ago by Nathan Howell.

Thompson’s Pate, Helena’s Bailey lead North All-Stars to win

Two local softball standouts coming off state tournament appearances left their mark on this year’s North-South All-Star softball game held at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park on ... Read more

1 week ago by Alec Etheredge.

Columbiana to host job fair in August

COLUMBIANA — Job seekers and employers looking to fill positions each stand to benefit from an upcoming job fair scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17 at ... Read more