Category: Leisure
Man’s passion for music takes many forms
By Scott Mims There is a place in Chilton County where the Big Band sound of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s is still very much alive and swingin’—the Clanton home of disc jockey Scott Michaels, know... Read More
‘Sleeping Beauty’ production required talented team
By Emily Etheredge When planning a community production, it is often the talents of many people who help put the program together. “It starts with a vision and desire to put together a professional ... Read More
Group of friends form ‘ski team’
By Stephen Dawkins “Chill” and “shred the gnar” are words that don’t get used much by Chilton County natives. But Michael Gilliland, Hal Harrison, Noel Harrison and Donithin Messer know what... Read More
Hobby shop features handmade furniture, decor
By Emily Beckett Owning a shop with handmade wooden furniture and household décor was never part of the original plan for Buddy and Frances Hayes of Thorsby. But for more than a year now, they have e... Read More
Teel teaches generation of artists
By Scott Mims In Chilton County, the name Scarlett Teel is nearly synonymous with art. Even her name sounds like two colors, despite the difference in spelling. From childhood, Teel has created art th... Read More
Gearing up for 4-H summer camp
By Josine Walter Each summer hundreds of youth, ages 9-14, spend time at the 4-H Center participating in outdoor activities including archery, canoeing, swimming, giant swing, climbing wall and the cl... Read More
Rose Gallery new dimension of Chilton County Arts Council
By Scott Mims Mack Gothard’s dipping gourd and Martha Granthum’s watercolor pet portraits are among the works of art currently on display in Rose Gallery, the latest dimension of the Chilton Count... Read More
Local businesses offer Valentine’s options
By Emily Beckett Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day? If not, there is still time to put something special together for the one you love, or for all of your loved ones, right here in Chilton Cou... Read More