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Brooklere continues family business in Alabaster

A graduate of John Carroll High School and the Auburn University School of Pharmacy, Johnny Brooklere is now becoming a more familiar name in the ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, February 16, 2015 3:55 pm

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Roberts’ photography is her hobby, career

As a photographer at JCPenney, Flora Roberts is a familiar and friendly face to many in the Alabaster area. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, February 9, 2015 3:34 pm

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Birkenfeld serves community as nurse

An only child, born in Birmingham in 1962, frequent mover, often the “new boy” at school, Tommy Birkenfeld moved to Alabaster when he was ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, February 2, 2015 3:21 pm

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Barnes was not just a secretary

When she started at First Presbyterian Church (Elliottsville) in 2004, Denise Martin Barnes never imagined how expansive her job would eventually become. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, January 26, 2015 4:04 pm

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THS class of ‘94 together again

Twenty Years! There were the usual flirts, class favorites, successful businessmen and women, intellectuals, athletes, dependable, talented and even stressed moms and dads who had ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 2:49 pm

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Fond memories at mill reunion

Saturday, Aug. 16 was the date of the annual Siluria Mill Reunion. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, August 25, 2014 11:30 am

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McKenzie continuing success at TMS

The new assistant choir director at Thompson Middle School is Lauren McKenzie. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, August 18, 2014 12:20 pm

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Bubbett has global impact

For more than 19 years, 2013 Thompson High School graduate Mallory Bubbett has lived in the same city, even the same house. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 15, 2014 10:36 am

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The church tradition continues

In 1857 when the original Elliottsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church was built (a log building), the community surrounding it was forest and farmland. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, August 4, 2014 12:02 pm

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The Keep fills a niche

Husband and wife team Todd and Karen Williams of Alabaster recently opened “The Keep” at 8919 Alabama 119 S. Suite 104. Having come to our ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, July 28, 2014 8:48 am

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Tangle brings the winning edge

Chris Tangle, new principal of Thompson High School, grew up in the Vance-Brookwood area during the ‘70s and ‘80s graduating from Brookwood High School in ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, July 21, 2014 2:19 pm

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Whitleys are THS oriented

Starting baton lessons from Tammy Festavan as a fourth grader, Misty Whitley was set on her goal to become a high school majorette. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, July 14, 2014 5:01 pm

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White comes on board with THS band

There will be a new face at Thompson High School in the band department this school year. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Monday, July 7, 2014 9:34 am

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Welcome home, Earl Goodwin

The new associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church is, as always, a familiar face to the Alabaster congregation. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 2:40 pm

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Hayes sees success at home

“Letting others see Jesus in me is of the utmost importance, because I may be the only example of Christ they see” said Erin Hayes, ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 8:58 am

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