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The Thompson Warriors basketball teams tipped off the 2008-09 season Thursday night with the varsity boys falling to Vestavia, 52-41, and the varsity girls earning the come-from-behind victory over McAdory, 50-39.

The Thompson Warriors basketball teams tipped off the 2008-09 season Thursday night with the varsity boys falling to Vestavia, 52-41, and the varsity girls earning the come-from-behind victory over McAdory, 50-39. (Added Nov. 14, 2008) Play video

ALABASTER — Three Thompson turnovers resulted in three Northridge touchdowns, as the Jaguars were able to overcome a one-point halftime deficit to take the regular-season finale victory over the Warriors, 34-20.

ALABASTER — Three Thompson turnovers resulted in three Northridge touchdowns, as the Jaguars were able to overcome a one-point halftime deficit to take the regular-season finale victory over the Warriors, 34-20. (Added Nov. 7, 2008) Play video

Kim Bain of Alabaster made history Saturday by taking the Women's Bassmaster Tour Championship, thus securing a spot in the Bassmaster Classic Feb. 20-22 on the Red River near Shreveport-Bossier City, La. Bain, 28, will be the first woman to compete in the Classic in the tournament's 39-year history.

Kim Bain of Alabaster made history Saturday by taking the Women's Bassmaster Tour Championship, thus securing a spot in the Bassmaster Classic Feb. 20-22 on the Red River near Shreveport-Bossier City, La. Bain, 28, will be the first woman to compete in the Classic in the tournament's 39-year history. (Added Oct. 31, 2008) Play video

Kingwood Christian School made history Saturday afternoon by advancing to its first AISA volleyball championship match and proceeded to win it all, taking the 2A title from Clarke Prep, 3-1.

Kingwood Christian School made history Saturday afternoon by advancing to its first AISA volleyball championship match and proceeded to win it all, taking the 2A title from Clarke Prep, 3-1. (Added Oct. 29, 2008) Play video

The Thompson Warriors and the Evangel Lightning were both in the Vestavia area Friday night, with the Warriors dropping the region match-up with the Rebels, 49-0, while the Lightning clinched an ICSGA championship game berth with the victory over Covenant Christian, 62-0.

The Thompson Warriors and the Evangel Lightning were both in the Vestavia area Friday night, with the Warriors dropping the region match-up with the Rebels, 49-0, while the Lightning clinched an ICSGA championship game berth with the victory over Covenant Christian, 62-0. (Added Oct. 27, 2008) Play video

The Kingwood Lions fought through the fog Friday night to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit to the Prattville Panthers, thus earning the first win of the season, 28-14.

The Kingwood Lions fought through the fog Friday night to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit to the Prattville Panthers, thus earning the first win of the season, 28-14. (Added Oct. 22, 2008) Play video

The Thompson Warriors' volleyball team advanced to the regionals Tuesday by defeating Minor to advance to the championship game against Pelham. The Panthers took the championship match.

The Thompson Warriors' volleyball team advanced to the regionals Tuesday by defeating Minor to advance to the championship game against Pelham. The Panthers took the championship match. (Added Oct. 18, 2008) Play video

The Piney Woods Festival was held Saturday at Veterans Park. The festival is held every year as an annual fundraiser for the Albert L. Scott Library. This year's festival included arts, crafts, vendors, a book sale, live music, inflatables, pony rides, gymnastic demonstrations and an exotic animal demonstration.

The Piney Woods Festival was held Saturday at Veterans Park. The festival is held every year as an annual fundraiser for the Albert L. Scott Library. This year's festival included arts, crafts, vendors, a book sale, live music, inflatables, pony rides, gymnastic demonstrations and an exotic animal demonstration. (Added Oct. 13, 2008) Play video

The Thompson Warriors fell to 2-5 Friday night as the Homewood Patriots spoiled homecoming, 37-6. Devin Roper was named as the THS Homecoming Queen prior to the game.

The Thompson Warriors fell to 2-5 Friday night as the Homewood Patriots spoiled homecoming, 37-6. Devin Roper was named as the THS Homecoming Queen prior to the game. (Added Oct. 13, 2008) Play video

Two arrests have been made in connection with the prank bomb threat that shut down the Colonial Promenade South for several hours on Sept. 30. James Payton Hutchens, 18, of Alabaster and a 17-year-old Alabaster juvenile are being charged with making terrorist threats.

Two arrests have been made in connection with the prank bomb threat that shut down the Colonial Promenade South for several hours on Sept. 30. James Payton Hutchens, 18, of Alabaster and a 17-year-old Alabaster juvenile are being charged with making terrorist threats. (Added Oct. 7, 2008) Play video

The Game Ball trophy will be going back to Pelham following the Panthers' Friday night shutout victory over the Thompson Warriors, 41-0.

The Game Ball trophy will be going back to Pelham following the Panthers' Friday night shutout victory over the Thompson Warriors, 41-0. (Added Oct. 7, 2008) Play video

Alabaster Police and Fire responded to a suspicious briefcase Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Best Buy in the Colonial Promenade South. Hoover Police and Shelby County Sheriff's deputies were also on the scene, and the briefcase was blown up by a bomb squad at 6:30 p.m.

Alabaster Police and Fire responded to a suspicious briefcase Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Best Buy in the Colonial Promenade South. Hoover Police and Shelby County Sheriff's deputies were also on the scene, and the briefcase was blown up by a bomb squad at 6:30 p.m. (Added Sept. 30, 2008) Play video

The Thompson Warriors had trouble stopping Gardendale on Friday night as the Rockets pounded out more than 400 yards in the 28-13 win.

The Thompson Warriors had trouble stopping Gardendale on Friday night as the Rockets pounded out more than 400 yards in the 28-13 win. (Added Sept. 29, 2008) Play video

NORTH SHELBY — Thompson has a message for anyone who doubted them after an opening week loss: stop doubting. A week after a thrilling second-half comeback against Austin, the Warriors visited Jaguar Stadium in Hoover and beat the Spain Park Jaguars, 27-20.

NORTH SHELBY — Thompson has a message for anyone who doubted them after an opening week loss: stop doubting. A week after a thrilling second-half comeback against Austin, the Warriors visited Jaguar Stadium in Hoover and beat the Spain Park Jaguars, 27-20. (Added Sept. 15, 2008) Play video

Highlights of the Evangel Lightning's 60-0 win over LaGrange Christian (LaGrange, Ga.). The Lightning improved their record to 4-0 with the shutout victory.

Highlights of the Evangel Lightning's 60-0 win over LaGrange Christian (LaGrange, Ga.). The Lightning improved their record to 4-0 with the shutout victory. (Added Sept. 9, 2008) Play video

A veterans memorial at Veterans Park was dedicated Sunday. Flags representing the United States, and six branches of the military — the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines — were raised and granite monuments will soon be placed in front of the poles. The memorial also features bricks engraved with former soldiers' names, and more are available for purchase.

A veterans memorial at Veterans Park was dedicated Sunday. Flags representing the United States, and six branches of the military — the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines — were raised and granite monuments will soon be placed in front of the poles. The memorial also features bricks engraved with former soldiers' names, and more are available for purchase. (Added Sept. 9, 2008) Play video

Alabaster Mayor David Frings recently sat down with the Alabaster Reporter for an interview and here's what he had to say. (File size is large. Wait for video to load.)

Alabaster Mayor David Frings recently sat down with the Alabaster Reporter for an interview and here's what he had to say. (File size is large. Wait for video to load.) (Added Aug. 29, 2008) Play video

Mayor David Frings comments following the Alabaster Municipal Election.

Mayor David Frings comments following the Alabaster Municipal Election. (Added Aug. 27, 2008) Play video

The Inaugural Thompson Warrior Day was held Saturday and hundreds came out to see youth, middle school and high school football scrimmages, in addition to inflatables for the kids. The night concluded with a showing of "We Are Marshall" on the big screen.

The Inaugural Thompson Warrior Day was held Saturday and hundreds came out to see youth, middle school and high school football scrimmages, in addition to inflatables for the kids. The night concluded with a showing of "We Are Marshall" on the big screen. (Added Aug. 17, 2008) Play video

It took five years for Evangel Christian and Hope Christian to get together on the football field, but it only took the Lightning 48 minutes to declare supremacy over the Eagles with a 62-20 victory.

It took five years for Evangel Christian and Hope Christian to get together on the football field, but it only took the Lightning 48 minutes to declare supremacy over the Eagles with a 62-20 victory. (Added Aug. 17, 2008) Play video

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