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By Emily Beckett Stepping into Roy and Belinda Price’s home is like stepping into an Italian villa in the terraced lands of Tuscany. The couple intended for their Clanton home to resemble one that could be found in this scenic region in Italy, one of their favorite vacation destinations and the primary inspiration behind their [...]

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By Drew Granthum While April is generally considered a beautiful time of year, with winter’s cold weather finally moving on, there is something about the month that can send chills down anyone’s spine: Tax Day. April 15 is the deadline for all citizens to file their income taxes, and for those who are new to [...]

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By Stephen Dawkins Benton Morton knew little to nothing about the sport when he accepted the position as Jemison High School tennis coach in 2002. Morton had played intramural tennis at the University of Montevallo, but that was just some fraternity brothers hitting the ball around. Eleven years and much success later, Morton has learned [...]

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By Charity Battles Today’s youth are heavier than youth from any other generation. Nearly one out of every three children in the United States is obese or at risk of becoming obese, with children in minority families at an even greater risk. Obesity is the most common disease of childhood, and it’s usually preventable. “We [...]

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By Scott Mims It’s one thing to be an artist; it’s quite another to have your art displayed in a reputable show or gallery. Elizabeth Byrd of Clanton, founder of the Chilton County Arts Council, wants to help local artists know where they stand in the art world. “Artists need affirmation,” she has said on [...]

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Ken Gilliland, 60, with B&G Flying Service in Clanton has been flying airplanes and helicopters since 1973. Gilliland was named Aviation Maintenance Technician of the year for Alabama and Northwest Florida in November 2012 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and spends most of his days up in the air. Gilliland recently spoke with Peach [...]

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By Emily Beckett The wedges of wood about the size of watermelons sitting on the floor of Clanton native Gerald Smitherman’s workshop look like prime candidates for a log fire in his fireplace. The jagged bark and roughly cut chunks of lumber seem as ordinary as the trees outside Smitherman’s woodworking domain, but what Smitherman [...]

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By Josine Walter Increased stress, a feeling of loss and added responsibilities are just some of the issues facing military kids when a family member is deployed. Usual support networks may not be adequate or available during these times. Media coverage of military operations can heighten anxiety and stress in military kids who know their [...]

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Peach Living held a question-and-answer session with Macee Thomas, the Chilton County High School graduate who is one of the University of Alabama students who dons the recognizable suit of the school’s Big Al mascot. Peach Living magazine: Were you always an Alabama fan? Macee Thomas: Roll Tide! (Yes.) PL: When did you begin serving [...]

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By Emily Beckett Chilton County Probate Judge Bobby Martin and his wife Judy enjoy their home in Clanton every day, but they are by far not the only ones. The Martins frequently open their doors to family, friends and community groups who need a place to meet and mingle. Located near Chilton Medical Center off [...]

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