Peach Queen campground a famous stop
By Emily Beckett When Shade and Lucille Dorminey opened Peach Queen Campground in 1974, they were sure of two things: what their mission would be and what they would incorporate in the campground’s ... Read More
Preserve is a duck hunting sanctuary
By Scott Mims A hunting trip doesn’t always yield the desired results. Perhaps you could even say that the uncertainty is part of the thrill. But it helps to have a good place to start. It was a dis... Read More
Third-generation postmaster has seen changes
By Stephen Dawkins Carol Harrison wakes up early each morning and goes to work at the only job she’s ever known. Harrison, a lifelong resident of Stanton who has been married to her high school ... Read More
Mother, daughters create unique wreaths
By Emily Etheredge When Sherry Buckner created a decorative floral wreath and sold it on eBay, she had no idea her hobby would soon turn into a thriving business. Buckner and her daughter Amanda Boyki... Read More
Jemison graduates join first Judson equine team
By Drew Granthum Picking up a new sport is an extremely difficult task at any level, especially the older one gets. By the time you reach college, your days of competing are over, not beginning, right... Read More
Clackley’s red velvet cake a staple
By Emily Beckett Pauline Clackley of Clanton has made her red velvet cake since Christmas of 1987. The cake that so many of her friends and family beg her to make year after year now is essentially th... Read More
Verbena students get a reality check
By Sharon Golden, Regional Extension Agent Samantha Dopson and Makenzie Roller are teenagers who don’t have to worry about things like budgeting and paying bills. That is until Reality Check. St... Read More
New shelter director working for good of the animals
By Stephen Dawkins Scott Missildine wants animals at the Chilton County Humane Society to be adopted. That’s no secret. In fact, adoption is one of the shelter’s basic missions. While much... Read More