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With a thankful heart: Local volunteers carry Thanksgiving tradition of serving community

With a thankful heart: Local volunteers carry Thanksgiving tradition of serving community

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY EMILY REED PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Every Thanksgiving, many volunteers show up to Clanton First United Methodist Church to help make the holiday special for those throughout the community. “Than... Read More
Mosaic of fabric: Melinda Maddox creates quilted artwork

Mosaic of fabric: Melinda Maddox creates quilted artwork

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Quilting is a favorite cultural pastime in the South. Although quilting dates back to ancient Egyptian times, American quilts have made their own... Read More
Unexpected Reunion: Online course connects student with former teacher

Unexpected Reunion: Online course connects student with former teacher

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Everyone has a special adult mentor that impacted their childhood in a positive, meaningful way. Often, it is a teacher that makes a difference i... Read More
Journey of stories: Myra Jones turns family history into book

Journey of stories: Myra Jones turns family history into book

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Joyanna Love
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Photos Contributed As a child, her uncle’s stories were a mystery. Something for only the adults to enjoy. Yet, the bits and pieces and the laughter she overheard made her want to h... Read More
Miss Blackberry: Alexis Pierce enjoys reign during unusual year

Miss Blackberry: Alexis Pierce enjoys reign during unusual year

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Joyanna Love
Story by Emily Reed/ Photos Contributed For Miss Blackberry Alexis Pierce, becoming close to her queen sisters and enjoying the various responsibilities associated with being queen have been a highlig... Read More
Fortune: Locals celebrate Chinese New Year traditions

Fortune: Locals celebrate Chinese New Year traditions

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY CINDY HUANG Fireworks and festivities always make ringing in the New Year a joyous occasion. Around the world the holiday is celebrated in the... Read More
Sacred southern style: Holy Destiny has traveled the South for 20+ years

Sacred southern style: Holy Destiny has traveled the South for 20+ years

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joyanna Love
By Scott Mims Photos Contributed by Holy Destiny Most who attend a church in Chilton County are familiar with Holy Destiny —the Southern Gospel quartet that has traveled the South on and off since t... Read More
Aubrie Hall is  Miss Chilton County

Aubrie Hall is Miss Chilton County

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Since she was 4 years old, Aubrie Hall’s desire to be Miss Chilton County has grown more with each passing year because of the impact and affec... Read More
OPEN ROAD:Local travel group explores the great unknown

OPEN ROAD:Local travel group explores the great unknown

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Joyanna Love
STORY BY EMILY REED PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED The open road, and unseen places, provide motivation to travel for a group of Chilton County residents known as the “Easy Going Travelers.” “There is somet... Read More
Small house, big rewards: Couple finds enjoyment in simplified lifestyle

Small house, big rewards: Couple finds enjoyment in simplified lifestyle

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Joyanna Love
Wanting a more enjoyable lifestyle, Deanna and Russell Lawlis chose to donate all of the things they no longer needed and move into a 400-square-feet home. Story by JOYANNA LOVE Editor’s note: The L... Read More
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