Author: Joyanna Love
Cotton Bird: Local band’s music as varied as its influences
Story by SCOTT MIMS Photos by BRANDON SUMRALL When coming up with a name for their band, Walon Smith and Sarah Looney drew from two sources of inspiration — Dr. Seuss and the band’s home state... Read More
Dream fulfilled: Zoey Collum is 2018 Miss Peach
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Zoey Collum was no stranger to the Clanton Lions Club’s Peach Pageant when she signed up for the 2018 Miss event. “I had always dreamed of being Miss Peach,” Collum said. Y... Read More
Inspired by Faith: Matt Littlejohn Band
By JOYANNA LOVE From playing at local events and camps to AtlantaFest, the Matt Littlejohn Band members enjoys sharing their music and their faith with audiences throughout the Southeast. Matt Littlej... Read More
The Story behind D.J. the DJ
Story by SARAH GRAHAM D.J. Hines was born to be a DJ. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, D.J. enjoyed learning new dance moves. “I was the kid growing up in middle school and high school that looked up all t... Read More
The art of expression: Performing Arts Guild welcomes locals of all ages
Story by SCOTT MIMS Photos by JOYANNA LOVE and CONTRIBUTED The performing arts encompass perhaps the rawest and most honest forms of human expression. In some places, however — most often rural are... Read More
Hope & Love: Through the Grace of God Ministries helps community
Story by Emily Reed Photos by Caroline Carmichael Through the Grace of God Ministries in Clanton seeks to provide love and acceptance to anyone who walks through the door. “We want people to not f... Read More
Creative cures: Family’s goats help with simpler lifestyle
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Moving to a place where they could have some land and have a farm had long been a dream for Jaime and her husband Stan Elliott. “Neither one of us was raised on ... Read More
2018 Miss Chilton County Averie Porter focuses on kindness and respect
Story by Tori Quinn When Averie Porter was crowned 2018 Miss Chilton County, she saw the perfect opportunity to spread love and kindness wherever she went. “I care about people deeply,” Po... Read More