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Rayam reaches out to community

Thomas Rayam, former Crimson Tide football player, is probably best known for the Alabama-Penn State game of Oct. 29, 1989 and the subsequent painting ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, January 18, 2013 8:37 am

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MVES an answered prayer for Davenport

Many of us travel an hour or more back and forth to our jobs. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, January 11, 2013 10:03 am

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This is just the beginning

In the last several days, I've heard folks say they are glad Christmas is over. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, January 4, 2013 11:06 am

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Kent a leader in the community

Many Alabaster residents would be surprised to know that the land on which Whitestone Center used to be the Kent Dairy Farm. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, December 28, 2012 11:31 am

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Holcombe proud to call Alabaster his home

At one time, the community of Camp Branch was a thriving, active area with a school, softball, baseball, volleyball, social gatherings, singings and lots of ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Thursday, December 20, 2012 4:13 pm

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Esposite makes impact at THS

"I've been in lots of different middle and high schools, but the Thompson kids are some of the most talented and dedicated music students I've ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, December 14, 2012 11:06 am

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McBrayer brings care to the community

A graduate of Lee High School in his hometown of Columbus, Mo., John D. McBrayer attended college at the University of Mississippi and completed his ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, December 7, 2012 10:37 am

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Alabaster’s orchid man

Some people have several jobs in their lifetimes, even changing fields of work and interest, but not Johnny Sarris. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, November 30, 2012 11:33 am

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Patrick Bond headed for success

Educated in Alabaster schools "through and through", Patrick Bond states that Alabaster will always be home. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:00 am

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Always remember our veterans

As a youngster, I remember small town Veterans Day parades, meetings on the courthouse steps, speeches by the mayor and local dignitaries and many men ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, November 16, 2012 9:33 am

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Hartsill brings good deals

Educated at State University of New York (Geneseo) for her bachelor's degree and Nazareth College for her masters degree, Kathleen Mancini Hartsill is a person ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, November 9, 2012 12:01 pm

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Byars guides kids to their futures

As principal of Creek View Elementary School, Brent Byars takes his position very seriously. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, November 2, 2012 8:39 am

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Harrison invested in our future

"At the age of 5, I understood that Jesus needed to be a big part of my life and I totally surrendered to God's will ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, October 26, 2012 8:35 am

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Help the band keep the pride

Jon Bubbett, band director at Thompson High School for more than 20 years, has an ongoing project at school. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, October 19, 2012 8:37 am

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Griggs answers the call from above

A country boy can do whatever God calls him to do. Roy Griggs and wife, Dell, grew up a few miles from each other in ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, October 12, 2012 4:53 pm

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