Category: Places
Couple looks back one year after tornado
By Emily Beckett Tommy and Rita Little’s son Chris barely made it up the front steps of their house in Maplesville before a tornado hit the area in the predawn hours of Jan. 23, 2012. The Littles op... Read More
Old theater in Clanton a landmark
By Scott Mims Remember when an RC Cola cost 15 cents? How about a bag of popcorn for a dime? Or, perhaps a movie ticket for the same price? Janie Wade Bates, 79, of Clanton remembers — her family li... Read More
French-style home offers change of pace for former city dwellers
By Emily Beckett Sitting in their car on the interstate in heavy Atlanta traffic was commonplace for Louie and Nancy Bentley before they moved to Clanton. The couple lived in Georgia’s sprawling cap... Read More
Wedding chapel a unique venture in Jemison
By Emily Etheredge Although planning and organizing a wedding can be stressful, Cindy Vining owner of Jemison Wedding Chapel happily helps any bride and groom prepare for their special day. “I love ... Read More
History worth saving
By Stephen Dawkins Thorsby has a rich history. The town was one of only a few in Alabama to be founded by Scandinavian settlers. It’s the only one of those Scandinavian settlements still thrivin... Read More
Peach Queen campground a famous stop
By Emily Beckett When Shade and Lucille Dorminey opened Peach Queen Campground in 1974, they were sure of two things: what their mission would be and what they would incorporate in the campground’s ... Read More
Preserve is a duck hunting sanctuary
By Scott Mims A hunting trip doesn’t always yield the desired results. Perhaps you could even say that the uncertainty is part of the thrill. But it helps to have a good place to start. It was a dis... Read More
Verbena students get a reality check
By Sharon Golden, Regional Extension Agent Samantha Dopson and Makenzie Roller are teenagers who don’t have to worry about things like budgeting and paying bills. That is until Reality Check. St... Read More