Banding together: Blue Regiment marching band prepares for football season
By Emily Etheredge On a hot and hazy weekday afternoon, more than 100 students from Jemison High School gather under a shady tree to plot their strategy for a productive practice. Although the work is... Read More
World of Wonders: Barretts created their Clanton sanctuary all by themselves
By Stephen Dawkins Visit Annette and Lamar Barrett’s home, just off Highway 145, and it’s easy to forget you’re at a residence in Clanton. The Barretts live on three acres of beauty: manicured l... Read More
Super Fruit: Kiwi gaining traction in Chilton County
By Emily Beckett As summer fades into fall, foods like corn and squash might be in higher demand as people prepare for seasonal get-togethers and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. In Chilton Co... Read More
Get to know: Beth Hughes, an Assistant Attorney General for Alabama
Beth Hughes is an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Alabama. Hughes, 53, and her husband, Tony Hughes Sr., who is the minister of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, live outside of Clanto... Read More
Back-to-school fashion: Your guide to staying stylish in the classroom
For many students, the arrival of August also means heading back to school. With most students in Chilton County returning to the classroom on Aug. 19, boutiques in Clanton have prepared the latest ba... Read More
Sorrells put in the work to make their house the home they wanted
Gene and Geraldine Sorrell have just the home they want. If it wasn’t so when they built the house in 1976, it is just right for them after remodeling in 2005. “There’s always something you’d ... Read More
‘Little house’ packed with treasures
By Emily Beckett Stepping into Mary Crumpton’s “little house” in Thorsby is like stepping back in time. Pick a time period within the last 200 years, and Crumpton most likely has at least one it... Read More
Dance studio begins certification process
By Emily Etheredge Studio owner and dance director Brittany Thomas hopes to instill a love for dance in every girl she teaches. “I love being able to watch little girls get on the stage at the end o... Read More