Category: Profiles
Bertolone shares the secret to amazing Italian cuisine
Story and photos by Chanel Bingham Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. Eat well, laugh often, love much. This simple phrase perfectly captures the essence of new Italian restaurant Bertolone. Owners ... Read More
Groomer emphasizes treatment of people, pets
Story and photos by Stephen Dawkins Elizabeth LaRocca discovered her love for grooming dogs as a young owner of a poodle. Her love has grown into a life-long passion—and a career. A Verbena native, ... Read More
Man’s passion for music takes many forms
By Scott Mims There is a place in Chilton County where the Big Band sound of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s is still very much alive and swingin’—the Clanton home of disc jockey Scott Michaels, know... Read More
Get to know: Natalie Peoples, 2014 Miss Relay For Life of Chilton County
Natalie Peoples, 18, attended Chilton County High School and will attend Troy University this fall. She is the daughter of Jessie and Lori Peoples of Clanton. She has a 13-year-old brother named Keila... Read More
Three girls with local ties to compete in Ms. Alabama
By Emily Beckett The 2014 Miss Alabama Pageant in June will feature three contestants with ties to Chilton County. Katie Hilyer, Jessica Swindle and Jill Vinzant will compete for this year’s Miss Al... Read More
Get to know: Tayler Mazingo, 2014 Chilton County Distinguished Young Woman
Tayler Mazingo, 18, is a senior at Jemison High School. She is the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Mazingo. She has a 7-year-old brother named Brody. PEACH LIVING MAGAZINE: When were you named the 2014 Ch... Read More
Teel teaches generation of artists
By Scott Mims In Chilton County, the name Scarlett Teel is nearly synonymous with art. Even her name sounds like two colors, despite the difference in spelling. From childhood, Teel has created art th... Read More
Get to know: Brad Bradley, Elvis Presley performer
One of the Southeast’s most popular Elvis tribute artists, Brad Bradley was eager to return Feb. 15 to the Clanton Performing Arts Center. Bradley made his Clanton premiere at the facility back in A... Read More