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13/02/2025

Thompson looks to take the next step toward a state title in 2025 with a loaded cast of returning stars. Read more below in our baseball season preview for the Warriors and each team in Shelby County.

As the cold winter months carry on, somewhere on a local baseball diamond, high school players are starting practice in preparation for another highly-anticipated season.

13/02/2025

The THS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble treated parents and community members to a night of charming melodies during the Thompson High School Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 11. Read more below:

After the last note rang out from a dazzling performance by the Thompson High School Wind Ensemble, the crowd wanted more and shouted, “Encore” before being treated to one last enthralling piece.

13/02/2025

The Alabaster City Schools Board of Education approved several purchases for the school system’s upcoming ACS Champions Craft Academy which is set to officially open this fall. Read more below:

The Alabaster City Schools Board of Education approved several purchases for the school system’s upcoming ACS Champions Craft Academy which is set to officially open this fall.

12/02/2025

The Shelby County Commission received a brief report from Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego on the recent changes to various departments in Shelby County at a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. Read more below:

11/02/2025

Defending ACSC champions Evangel will enter the conference tournament as the No. 1 seed after finishing a 9-1 conference record with a 95-point performance at East Central HomeSchool. Read more below:

The Evangel Christian Lightning took a big step in the defense of their 2024 Alabama Christian Schools Conference tournament championship as they locked up the top seed in the 2025 tournament.

11/02/2025

With Chief of Police Curtis Rigney set to retire in June, the Alabaster City Council approved an agreement to aid in the selection of a new police chief for the city during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. Read more below:

The Alabaster City Council approved an agreement to aid in the selection of a new police chief for the city during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.

10/02/2025

Thompson is unbeaten through three matches after securing two wins and a draw to take third place in the Southern Shootout Girls Premier division. Read more below:

The Thompson Warriors got close to a perfect start to the season with two wins and a draw during their beach trip to Foley for the Southern Shootout.

10/02/2025

The Thompson Warriors cruised to a 3-0 start to the season with three wins in the Southern Shootout Boys Cup division as they secured runner-up honors. Read more below:

The Thompson Warriors are off to a flying start to the 2025 boys soccer season with a standout performance in the Southern Shootout’s Boys Cup division.

10/02/2025

Thompson’s Kelsey Seigler, Aenaya Vines, Elizabeth Rosenstiel, Talita Vas and Ava Nguyen all won girls wrestling sectional titles as the Warriors finished in first place in the team standings. See photos and read more below:

Ahead of the inaugural fully-sanctioned AHSAA Girls Wrestling State Championship, the Thompson Warriors, Chelsea Hornets and Montevallo Bulldogs each secured first-place trophies at the sectional championships.

10/02/2025

Thompson’s Braylyn Johnson, Jordan Weltzin, Kiowa Vines, Jaiden Moore and Barron Criddle became boys 7A north sectional champions while multiple Warriors reached state. See photos and read more below:

The Thompson Warriors and Oak Mountain Eagles showed up and showed out at the AHSAA North Sectional Wrestling Championships from Feb 6-8 at Bill Harris Arena as the boys secured 7A North championships to position themselves well for the state championship.

06/02/2025

With a brand-new area and a talented veteran team, Thompson is optimistic ahead of the 2025 season that this will be the year that the Warriors break through into the playoffs and make a run at glory. Read more below for our full preview on Thompson and each team in Shelby County.

Another girls soccer season is upon us, and with the season starting on Thursday, Feb. 6, all eyes will be on the 12 AHSAA teams that call Shelby County home to see if they will live up to the lofty standards set by previous years’ teams.

06/02/2025

Thompson boys soccer hopes to continue building into a playoff contender in Alex Levinson's second year. Read more below for our full season preview for the Warriors and every Shelby County team.

As we turn the calendar over to February, Shelby County’s top boys soccer programs are ramping up their preparation ahead of the start of the season on Thursday, Feb. 6.

06/02/2025

For the third year in a row, the Thompson High School Warriorettes dance team and Marching Southern Sounds band have walked away from the Universal Dance Association Gameday Live Nationals as champions. Read more below:

06/02/2025

The crowd listened intently as students delivered an evocative performance featuring a slate of dynamic shifts and movements during the Thompson High School Wind Ensemble’s 44-minute performance at the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference. Read more below:

The Thompson High School Wind Ensemble had the opportunity to perform at this year’s AMEA Conference which was held at the BJCC in Birmingham on Thursday, Jan. 24.

06/02/2025

Fans of ramen, sushi and Japanese cuisine can look forward to a brand new experience when Wasabi Japanese Sushi and Bar opens in Alabaster on Monday, Feb. 10. Read more below:

Fans of ramen, sushi and Japanese cuisine can look forward to a brand new experience when Wasabi Japanese Sushi and Bar opens in Alabaster on Monday, Feb. 10.

05/02/2025

Former Shelby County Circuit Judge Al Crowson died this morning and leaves behind a legacy of faithful service to the Shelby County community, friends and his family. Read more below:

Former Shelby County Circuit Judge Al Crowson died this morning and leaves behind a legacy of faithful service to the Shelby County community, friends and his family.

05/02/2025

Thompson made history with its first girls bowling state championship in school history after coming back from the losers’ bracket to down Hoover twice while the boys took home a runner-up finish after nearly downing Vestavia Hills. See photos and read more below:

After their 2024 season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the quarterfinals, the Thompson Warriors went into the 2025 girls bowling state championship determined to make their stay in Mobile much more fruitful this year.

05/02/2025

The Alabaster Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Read more below:

The Alabaster Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at approximately 10:30 p.m.

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