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Time to say goodbye

In January of 1979 our family moved to Alabaster from Mobile, Alabama due to a job change.

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Church crafting group serves community

Every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to noon, a group of ladies meets at the First Presbyterian ...

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Remember the fallen on Memorial Day

Memorial Day has come and gone again. Many folks nowadays think of this date as a giant sale ...

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Stanchio helps save lives as ultrasound technologist

Cara Stanchio was born in Simmern, Germany while her dad was stationed there with the Air Force.

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Making years of beach memories

Some folks love Gulf Shores and Orange Beach while others go to Pensacola Beach or Panama City.

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Huggins pens children’s Christian book

Local resident and author of a new children’s Christian book, “Button’s Gift,” Kathy Huggins is one busy lady.

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Houstons relocate to Alabaster for family

High school sweethearts from the early 50s, Harland and Donna Houston are enjoying retirement here in Alabaster.

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Stewart calls Alabaster home for 36 years

Marion Lynn Stewart has worked for Dr. Jocelyn McClelland for 26 years.

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Davis runs Hairway to Heaven salon

Beth Davis was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., but spent most of her life in Longview, Texas.

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Roberson, family remain active in Alabaster community

Paul Roberson considers himself very lucky to have been born and spent his whole life here in Alabaster. ...

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Lacey named THS Support Person of the Year

Support Person of the Year for Thompson High School is Anthony Lacey.

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Easter in the ’50s

Memories – we all have them. Most will bring a smile and a sense of nostalgia to us ...

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McMurray reaches children through art

Melissa McMurray is a very busy lady. As mother of two children, a daughter Isla (pronounced eye-luh) age ...

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Miller active in church, volunteering at polls

Diana Miller was born in Little Rock, Ark., in 1937. When she was 9 years old she and ...

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Tauber spends her time teaching, mentoring

Patricia Tauber was recently elected “Teacher of the Year – Secondary” at Thompson Middle School.

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