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Waldrop celebrates 100th birthday

On Sept. 30, more than 50 family members, friends and neighbors came together to celebrate “Ms. Clara” Waldrop’s 100th birthday. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, October 5, 2012 9:26 am

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Kennemer wears many hats

Darren Kennemer is a native son of the Shoals area of northwest Alabama where his family has roots 150 old and has been Presbyterian for ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, September 28, 2012 10:00 am

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ASEF active in the community

In 2007, a non-profit foundation was created to help Thompson Schools raise money for sports and entertainment needs. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, September 21, 2012 8:58 am

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Gonzalez’ family a mixture of cultures

As an English as a second language teacher at Meadow View Elementary, Laura Mason Gonzalez is a perfect fit. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, September 14, 2012 8:00 am

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Hicks an inspiration to others

Born prematurely in 1961 (weighing less than 4 pounds) the struggle to be a survivor began at birth for Lynn Hicks. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, September 7, 2012 8:01 am

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Wilson’s photos chronicle America

Charles Robert Wilson was born in 1927 in Georgia and attended school there until junior high when his dad took a job at the mill ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 31, 2012 3:06 pm

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Crabb at home at THS

The ROTC program at Thompson High School is not about early recruitment for the military, as so many people seem to believe. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 24, 2012 8:00 am

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Alabaster to Honduras

At the age of 13, Adam Williams watched an inspirational story about artificial limbs and said to himself, “That’s what I want to do.” Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 17, 2012 4:49 pm

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Sherwood brings dance to Alabaster

Janis "Jan" Sherwood, owner of Southern Dance Arts, is originally from the San Francisco Bay area. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 10, 2012 8:00 am

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Rick Martin a straight shooter

“I was one of the first babies born at Shelby Memorial Hospital back in 1962 when they first started delivering babies. I did so well ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, August 3, 2012 9:09 am

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Still Warriors at heart

Each Thursday morning at the new Alabaster McDonald’s, you can find some of our area’s best-known retired coaches, teachers and administrative staff from Thompson High ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Sunday, July 29, 2012 3:34 pm

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William Fitts blessed with love

Elder William Fitts of Emanuel Temple Church on Simmsville Road is well- known in the Alabaster area. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 20, 2012 9:37 am

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Art Martin lives legacy of service

Art Martin wanted to pick his branch of service after graduating high school in Dan'te, Va. in 1943, so he enlisted. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 13, 2012 9:55 am

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Greene trusts God in all things

Like so many small- town, large-family young men, Lessley Greene quit school while attending Thompson High School and got himself a job at Baker’s Dairy ... Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, July 6, 2012 8:43 am

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Mitchell helps dreams come true

This month marks the 25th anniversary of Mitchell Cosmetology College, known far and wide as the solution to hair care on a frugal budget. Read more

by Sandra Thames, Friday, June 29, 2012 8:50 am

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