Author: Joyanna Love
Curve in the road: Yates has successful horseshoeing business
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY A good reputation is important for anyone who owns their own business. For Ron Yates, it was the only way people would trust him with their expensive show h... Read More
Framed memories: Donny Finlayson uses art to capture scenes
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed and by JOYANNA LOVE Painting is more than a hobby for Donny Finlayson. It is a way to preserve a time and place in a meaningful way. Donny Finlayson’s seriou... Read More
Take a hike: Ladies find common ground in the great outdoors
Story by Scott Mims Photos Contributed Some might say social media is keeping people from getting out and enjoying real life. Not so for Sheila Hall of Maplesville, who serves on the town’s council.... Read More
Miss Blackberry: Katie Littlefield enjoying role as queen
Story by Emily Reed Photos contributed This year’s Miss Blackberry Queen Katie Littlefield hopes to use her reign to let others know about the importance of finding your inner beauty. “I hope to l... Read More
CLOSE UP: John Morgan studies moths through photography
STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE MOTH PHOTOS BY JOHN MORGAN As the sun goes down, John Morgan turns on his outside lights and watches the white sheets hung on the side of his house waiting for moths to land. Mor... Read More
Summer Styles: Willow 31 shares trendy treats
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Summer is a time of sporting one’s style while enjoying the long days of sunshine. In Alabama, these trends often also focus on staying comfortable in the excessive heat typica... Read More
Salute to a hero: Aubry Wallace traveled the world while serving
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Aubry Lee Wallace was six years old when he knew he wanted to join the U.S. military. The year was 1941, and World War II was underway. “On Dec. 7, the Japanese bomb... Read More
Gaining Confidence: Miss Chilton County shares how pageants have helped her
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed Allison Giles of Maplesville was no stranger to the local pageant scene when she signed up for Miss Chilton County in 2019. She had competed in the Junior Miss... Read More