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Cotton Bird: Local band's music as varied as its influences

Cotton Bird: Local band’s music as varied as its influences

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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

Dream fulfilled: Zoey Collum is 2018 Miss Peach

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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
The Story behind D.J. the DJ

The Story behind D.J. the DJ

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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

The art of expression: Performing Arts Guild welcomes locals of all ages

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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
Creative cures: Family's goats help with simpler lifestyle

Creative cures: Family’s goats help with simpler lifestyle

Posted on July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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

2018 Miss Chilton County Averie Porter focuses on kindness and respect

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Joyanna Love
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
Peaches add local flare to chicken dinner

Peaches add local flare to chicken dinner

Posted on June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by Joyanna Love
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Chilton County peach season will soon be here and Nathan Wilkerson, 2017 Peach Cook-Off winner, has shared one of his favorite savory dishes using the flavorfu... Read More
Stories in the studs: Verbena house tells history of graphite mine family

Stories in the studs: Verbena house tells history of graphite mine family

Posted on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by Joyanna Love
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by JOYANNA LOVE and Contributed Many wonder what tales the walls of historic buildings would tell if they could talk. The walls and ceilings of a historic home in Verbena ... Read More
Miss YMCA enjoys reign promoting community involvement

Miss YMCA enjoys reign promoting community involvement

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 by Joyanna Love
By Emily Reed/ Freelance Writer The moment Gina Jones heard her name called for the first time as the 2017 Miss YMCA of Chilton County is one she will never forget. “Meeting my queen sisters for the... Read More
Metal problem solvers: Mark Jones welds imaginative projects

Metal problem solvers: Mark Jones welds imaginative projects

Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 by Joyanna Love
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Problem solving is at the heart of every project Mark Jones undertakes. His welding projects have helped cities, farmers and various industries. “I love a challenge,̶... Read More
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