Sandra Thames, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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First Presbyterian of Alabaster holds VBS

School is out for the summer, but all of our local churches are filling up with kids for that “fun week” known as Vacation Bible ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, June 8, 2015 4:52 pm

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Pickett Construction is a family business

In 2002, longtime Alabaster residents Ricky and Cindy Pickett opened the family business, Pickett Construction, at 8101 Highway 119 South in Alabaster. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, June 1, 2015 2:24 pm

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Acton finds place as vascular ultrasound technologist

After graduating from Kingwood Christian School in 2007, Lindsie Acton pursued and earned her degree in diagnostic medical sonography from Virginia College in 2009.  ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, May 18, 2015 5:00 pm

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TMS students take doubles tennis title

On the weekend of April 10, seventh grade friends Nicole Nowak and Emma Huner won the Metro South Tennis Tournament Girls Doubles title. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, May 4, 2015 3:46 pm

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Alabaster eatery features food variety, live music

Champy’s, a unique restaurant located on Highway 119 South in Alabaster, is owned and operated by Sterling Gros and Whitney Henson, a husband and wife ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 27, 2015 4:56 pm

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Hollingsworth deems teaching ‘most rewarding experience’

Not many of us can say that our job is the favorite part of our day. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 20, 2015 4:49 pm

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McKenzie gives back to people in need through nursing

After graduating in May 2002 from Jackson High School in her hometown of Jackson, Alabama (with an Advanced High School Diploma), Michelle McKenzie began her ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 13, 2015 3:43 pm

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McKenzie gives back to people in need through nursing

After graduating in May 2002 from Jackson High School in her hometown of Jackson, Alabama (with an Advanced High School Diploma), Michelle McKenzie began her ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, April 10, 2015 4:14 pm

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Real gifts of Easter are free

What does Easter mean to you? Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 6, 2015 4:31 pm

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Berger to take golf talent to UM

Alexis Berger is ranked 104th out of 387 in Thompson High School's senior class and is one of this year's salutatorians. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, March 30, 2015 3:41 pm

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Perez balances roles as teacher, father

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, educated and graduated high school in Houston, Texas, Francisco Perez played baseball for Odessa Junior College for two years then won ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, March 23, 2015 2:52 pm

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Todd brings coaching experience to Thompson

Kevin Todd, a McAdory High School standout in baseball and football (All-State in football and Jeffco MVP in baseball) was a popular student at the ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, March 16, 2015 4:56 pm

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Matherson fights fires in his hometown

Many of our firemen seem to be retiring, but there is a “whole crop” of young men able and willing to serve and protect our ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, March 9, 2015 3:36 pm

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Eddings chosen as THS Support Person of Year

You will not see Beth Eddings in the “front office” at Thompson High School as she is in an office which is set aside for ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, March 2, 2015 4:40 pm

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Susan Beard named Alabaster Counselor of Year

Originally born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Susan Puglisi Beard, (Alabaster City Schools Counselor of the Year) was born into a family of four ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, February 23, 2015 2:37 pm

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