Category: Places
Digging Deeper: Teacher visits Middle East archeological site
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed It was a hot, July day in Israel when Celeste Onchuck had her first glimpse of the archeological site that she would work in for the next 18 days. Onchuck’s ... Read More
Notes of rock: Holler Stock band jams at backyard stage
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed by NIKKI HENLEY The music is hard to nail down to one genre, but there are obvious undertones of rock ‘n’ roll as Holler Stock Inc. plays pop, bluegrass an... Read More
Action-Packed Spring: Raleigh’s Place makes plans
Story by Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith Photos Contributed The sound of happy feet and laughter fills the home and campus at Raleigh’s Place. Surrounded by nature, everyone that visits can feel the peac... Read More
Vote for your favorites in Peach Living’s contest
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Each year Peach Living, a six time a year magazine published by The Clanton Advertiser, sponsors a contest to name the Best of the Best in Chilton County. This yea... Read More
Deck the halls: Payne enjoys spreading Christmas cheer
The line of friends and family grows longer every year stepping into Becky Payne’s house transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Each year since 2005 every room on the first floor of her home is tr... Read More
Unity of Verbena: Local choir brings together community
Story and Photos by JOYANNA LOVE Unity of Verbena’s soulful sound and catchy beats draw the audience in and encourage participation wherever they perform. Although the members live throughout... 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
Take a hike: Ladies find common ground in the great outdoors
Story by Scott Mims Photos Contributed Some might say social media is keeping people from getting out and enjoying real life. Not so for Sheila Hall of Maplesville, who serves on the town’s council.... Read More