Category: Profiles
Miss YMCA Annabel Mullinax empowers others to be their best
Story by Elisabeth Altaminaro-Smith Photos Contributed Last August, Annabel Mullinax was crowned Miss YMCA for Chilton County. Miss YMCA serves as a local ambassador who holds the commitment to help e... Read More
Sharp edge: Maplesville man enjoys forging blades
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY Clang. Clang. The sound of metal on metal rings through the air as the blade takes shape. Steven Hunter of Mapelsville slowly hammers a section of hot ora... Read More
Miss Peach Queen Marybeth Porter hopes to be a positive impact on community
Story by Emily Reed Photos Contributed Since being crowned the 2019 Miss Peach Queen in June, Thorsby’s Marybeth Porter has enjoyed her time filled with new experiences and opportunities. “The mom... Read More
Miss Relay For Life Carlee Desmond supports survivors
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed Relay For Life Queens are told very early on in their reign that this pageant’s queens are “working queens.” The work includes events both local and out ... Read More
What are you thankful for?
Peach Living asked community members what they were especially thankful for this year. These are their answers. “The ability to simplify life via the art of letting go of all the things that serve n... Read More
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
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