Category: At Home
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
Cooking with pecans
By Janice Hall, Regional Extension Agent It is fall and that means it is time to begin gathering those delicious and nutritious pecans for show-stopping dishes and desserts at the dinner table this ho... Read More
Get to know: Abigail Dy
Peach Living held a question-and-answer session with Abigail Dy, a Chilton County High School graduate who was named Birmingham-Southern College’s Homecoming Queen. PEACH LIVING MAGAZINE: What a... 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
Third-generation postmaster has seen changes
By Stephen Dawkins Carol Harrison wakes up early each morning and goes to work at the only job she’s ever known. Harrison, a lifelong resident of Stanton who has been married to her high school ... Read More
Mother, daughters create unique wreaths
By Emily Etheredge When Sherry Buckner created a decorative floral wreath and sold it on eBay, she had no idea her hobby would soon turn into a thriving business. Buckner and her daughter Amanda Boyki... Read More
Jemison graduates join first Judson equine team
By Drew Granthum Picking up a new sport is an extremely difficult task at any level, especially the older one gets. By the time you reach college, your days of competing are over, not beginning, right... Read More