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From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster

After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to ...

Alabaster Reporter

PJ Thomas Sr. leaves enduring legacy of service in Alabaster

Laying in a hospital bed during his final hours on this earth and after a lifetime of serving ...

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Fighting for family: Two Shelby County moms share their IVF journey

One summer, two friends went on a vacation to the beach together with their husbands. Unbeknownst to each ...

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Senior symphony: SCHS senior releases song dedicated to “Class of ’24”

The quick click of drumsticks leads to a warm bubbly riff as Leah Slaughter breaks into a musical ...

Alabaster Reporter

‘Joy through baking:’ Alabaster startup bakery finds success

When Leslie Hartsfield quit her full-time job to take care of her mother, she discovered a love of ...

280 Reporter

Food rescue ministry helps greater Birmingham area

“We started feeding the hungry because we realized we were not honoring God,” Waltman said. “Some people need ...

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Vincent remembers the life of a local hero

Paramedic, firefighter, teacher and friend to many, Thomas Zopfi IV, 45, of Vincent, died Sunday, June 12. Genie Allen, ...

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The collective

Ceramic artists to showcase their wares at Shelby County Arts Council

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Living for Those Who Can’t: Chelsea Berler proves choices define a person

The emotional scars of loss might not be outwardly evident – but those deep wounds define Chelsea Berler’s ...

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Bark in the Park: Dogs take over Aldridge Gardens for tail-wagging good time

Four-legged friends, colorful blooms and dozens of animal lovers filled Aldridge Gardens March 22 for Paws in the ...

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Ancient artifacts

Charles Griffin collects pottery, weapons and tools used by Quapaw Indians

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Senior Snapshots: Photography studio redefines the norm

Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie Skiff sits in a stylist’s chair, her long brown locks set in rollers, her makeup flawless, ...

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Ingrained Passion From cutting boards to tables, woodworker’s projects provide practical charm

The rustic smell of fresh-cut wood fills the sawdust-speckled floors at one Hoover craftsman’s shop. But he doesn’t ...

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