Category: At Home
Fashion Forward: Locals talk about Chilton County summer trends
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor The weather is hot and so are the fashion trends this summer in Chilton County. Local boutique owners took some time to comment on top local trends. Girls clothing Tasha... Read More
Grow your own herbs
By Alexandra Tisdale, Extension Communications Stroll to your kitchen instead of the grocery store next time you want that fresh cilantro flavor in your guacamole or mint in your mojito. Growing you... Read More
Collection of Boy Scout patches spans decades
By JOYANNA LOVE/Editor Many collectors focus on rare and unique items. For Bill Thomas, it is Boy Scout patches. Thomas has been collecting for 46 years, and now has patches from all other the country... Read More
Local peach baskets used by farmers throughout the region
By JOYANNA LOVE/Editor Chilton County loves its peaches. It is also home to a small factory that produces thousands of wooden baskets to hold the fruit. The basket factory owned by Todd Hayes of Todd&... Read More
The Health Benefits of Eating Breakfast
Starting the day by eating breakfast is important for people of all ages. According to experts, there are numerous health benefits to eating breakfast: breakfast gives you energy, speeds up your metab... Read More
Eggs for the holidays
There are many holiday favorites that bring an array of warmth to the table. This holiday season include eggs as a part of your celebration. From quiche, to custards, pies, sauces, candies, cakes, may... Read More
Sailing the seas: Couple built boat in backyard
Story by Emily Reed When retirement loomed on the horizon for Clanton’s Henry Edward Moore, he decided to build a boat. “I had always been intrigued by the sea,” Henry Moore, 85, said. ... Read More
Housing memories through imagination
Story by Anthony Richards Jeff and Debra Mims moved into their current home about a week before Christmas 10 years ago. The house sits on about nine acres of land in Clanton and has been owned by the ... Read More