Category: Leisure
Cotton Bird: Local band’s music as varied as its influences
Story by SCOTT MIMS Photos by BRANDON SUMRALL When coming up with a name for their band, Walon Smith and Sarah Looney drew from two sources of inspiration — Dr. Seuss and the band’s home state... Read More
Taste of New Orleans: Local eatery shares recipe
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE A unique flavor from Louisiana has found a home on Clanton’s Lake Mitchell shore at Lake Mitchell Marina. The restaurant offers a variety of New Orleans-s... Read More
Pots of joy: Container gardening brings color to outdoor living space
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE The aged iron gate brings a sense of anticipation for what lays beyond. An English cottage garden lines either side of the path leading to Rachel Giles’ home. Th... Read More
Glass Masterpieces: Artist enjoys creating stained glass
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE For Brad Whitmill, complexity and stress relief come hand in hand through creating stained glass. He described making stained glass as being “easy, but also very... Read More
Nice Shot: Deer hunting popular season in Chilton County
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos contributed A variety of hunting seasons are available in Chilton County during November and December. These include squirrel, rabbit, possum, raccoon, duck, dove, bobwhit... Read More
“It’s all about respect” Leather and Lace Motorcycle Club has local chapter
By CAROLINE CARMICHAEL/ Staff Writer Their tires spin, spurting gravel dust clouds. Their engines rev deep-throated gurgles at the commanding twists at a handlebar throttle. Their vibrations pound the... Read More
Agricultural Adventures: Pick-your-own opportunities provide fall fun
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Peach Living Editor Photos by KEITH MCCOY and contributed Those looking for fall fun have several options in Chilton County. Several local growers open their orchards and fields to th... Read More
Rustic wonder: Couple builds home with local supplies
By JOYANNA LOVE Photos by Steven Calhoun Even before a guest sees the house the view captures their imagination, bringing an air of expectancy. Billy Howell said it was the view that prompted he and h... Read More