Category: Leisure
A Thanksgiving Family Fiesta: Extended family celebrates blessings and heritage
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Thanksgiving is traditionally remembered by many as the day that European immigrants were saved by Natives with an introduction to native foods s... Read More
Aubrie Hall is Miss Chilton County
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Since she was 4 years old, Aubrie Hall’s desire to be Miss Chilton County has grown more with each passing year because of the impact and affec... Read More
Looking back: Previous editors share reflections
JUSTIN AVERETTE, FIRST EDITOR What did you enjoy about being the editor of Peach Living? I was proud to launch Peach Living during my time as managing editor of The Clanton Advertiser. I think it allo... Read More
Fancy feathers: Couple enjoys keeping peacocks
STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE PHOTOS BY JOYANNA LOVE AND CONTRIBUTED Usually if a friend is offering someone a pet, they expect a cat or a dog — not a peacock. Yet, this is exactly how Jerry and Pat Farmer ... Read More
A return to radio days: Clanton radio veteran returns to WKLF weekend lineup
STORY BY SCOTT MIMS PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Tune in to 95.5 FM, 1000 AM or wklfradio.com and you’ll hear something different—and perhaps something a little familiar. The Clanton station — which under... Read More
Palette of Life: Artist puts heart into creating custom pieces
Story by EMILY REED Photos Contributed When artist Megan Boggus of Clanton is approached by a client to create a piece of art, she often finds her inspiration from hearing about the people, things or ... 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
Sharp edge: Maplesville man enjoys forging blades
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY Clang. Clang. The sound of metal on metal rings through the air as the blade takes shape. Steven Hunter of Mapelsville slowly hammers a section of hot ora... Read More