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Harold Mitchell leads by example

Many years ago, Alabaster fireman Lt. Harold Mitchell was giving a demonstration at his daughter Kirby’s first-grade class. After putting on his oxygen mask and ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 29, 2011 4:49 pm

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Yellow Dot Program could save lives

Have you heard of the Yellow Dot Program? As we know, car accidents happen every day no matter how carefully we all drive. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 22, 2011 12:44 pm

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College almost over for Allen

Before graduating from Auburn University in December 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies, Mary Beth Allen finally gave in to ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 15, 2011 2:56 pm

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Saturday night fun in Saginaw

On a pretty, but rocky, little hill, sits the Saginaw Community Center, built more than 80 years ago. Originally built as a county elementary school ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 8, 2011 5:03 pm

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Hokkaido brings taste of Japan

Sometimes when family members get an idea, it becomes a rolling stone and will not stop. Jin Lin Chen, Wendy Chen and Annie Zhou are ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 1, 2011 1:25 pm

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Patton puts patients at ease

A relatively new resident to the Alabaster area, Wendy Brooks Patton feels right at home. After Patton’s husband took early retirement last May (from Dallas) ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 24, 2011 8:56 am

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Police detective a familiar face

Born at a Birmingham hospital but raised in the Montevallo area, Paul Johnson is a well-known name. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 17, 2011 5:13 pm

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Local dads win golf tournament

The Cumberland Presbyterian Golf Championship of America is an annual four-person scramble hosted by the Lake Hamilton, Ark. Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The tourney is played ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 10, 2011 4:04 pm

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Harmon Acker a man of faith

Formerly a lifeguard, photo journalist, disc jockey, entrepreneur, politician, realtor, bus driver and Navy Reserves petty officer, local born and bred Alabaster resident Harmon Acker ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, June 6, 2011 1:38 pm

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Faith Consignment a dream come true

In Lancaster, Texas Jill Leath played six years of volleyball and ran track for eight years. Later, she attended school for business management and also ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 27, 2011 10:06 am

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A new dentistry location

Alabaster is continually growing by leaps and bounds. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 20, 2011 4:33 pm

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Local name, new location at Alabaster Auto

I don’t know about you, but when someone works on my car (sorry, youngsters) I like a little gray hair showing years of experience. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, May 16, 2011 1:03 pm

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Seales spends 48 hours helping tornado victims

At least three generations of Mike Seales’ family have been Alabaster-Saginaw residents. He is the son of Shelby County Historian, Bobby Joe Seales, and his ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, May 6, 2011 4:25 pm

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Tommy Staggs to unveil a ‘new sound’ with Demetree

At the age of 11, Tommy Staggs’ life was forever changed. His very best friend, Scott Franks, was killed in an airplane crash. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, April 29, 2011 4:17 pm

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Craig Yancy is always there

It’s Easter! Let us rejoice! One of my favorite songs says “When He was on the cross, I was on his mind.” If you think ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, April 25, 2011 1:59 pm

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