Tag: feature
Minister goes from Africa to Hollywood
By Scott Mims To go from a drug dealer to a youth minister is nothing short of an amazing transformation. But if you stopped there, you would have only begun to tell the story of Philander (Phil) Brow... Read More
Be on the lookout for Cogongrass
By Patrick Cook | Regional Extension Agent Invasive plants, non-native plants that outcompete desirable vegetation, have been a problem in Chilton County for decades. Plants such as kudzu and Chinese ... Read More
Powers put 10 years into Clanton estate
By Stephen Dawkins Houses are expensive and can take a while to build, and certainly no shortcuts were taken with Tom and Renee Powers’ new Greek revival style home. But by utilizing uncommon materi... Read More
Ministry lets kids help other students
By Emily Beckett Hunger – it’s a basic feeling all humans are equipped with at birth. It is a part of daily life, and it normally goes away when a person eats enough. Only when a person eats enoug... Read More
Outdoor adventures in your own backyard
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and more hours of sunlight in the evenings. It’s also a great time to plan a hike — wildflowers are in bloom, rivers and... Read More
Clanton mansion saved from demolition
If only Pledger Manor’s walls could talk. They would have a number of stories that come with being one of Clanton’s most renowned landmarks for 111 years. Long before the Peach Water Tower reminde... Read More
Sunrise program an Easter tradition
Nearly every year since 1981, Providence Baptist Church No. 2 in Clanton has held an Easter sunrise program. The program is an all-in-one outdoor drama and worship service in which Providence congrega... Read More
Capturing life: Jackson’s photography wins awards
By Emily Beckett When Sarah Jackson isn’t capturing life through her camera lens – and her Nikon D60 goes with her practically everywhere – she is simply capturing life. Jackson, a wife and moth... Read More