Couple has won last two Peach Cook-offs
By Emily Beckett Carolyn Prokopyk said people were probably wondering why she hugged Steve Bittermann so tightly after he won the cook-off at Chilton County’s Peach Festival last year. Why would Pro... Read More
Painter comes back to art on his terms
By Emily Beckett From the moment an art instructor at the New Orleans Art Institute told Allen Turcotte he was holding his paintbrush the wrong way, he made up his mind to paint on his own terms. Turc... Read More
LJ’s Boutique opens at Durbin Farms Market
By Heather Buckner Durbin Farms Market’s newest addition, LJ’s Boutique, opened mid-February and is already attracting customers from all over the Birmingham area. Last fall, Danny and Judy... Read More
Church members form run/walk group
By Scott Mims You don’t have to look very far to find an exercise program. In today’s society, where physical activity often takes a back seat to technology and its conveniences, it’s easy to se... Read More
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Know what you grow
By Joshua Elmore | Regional Extension Agent Recently, the old phrase “make hay when the sun shines” has been taken to heart by area farmers. Driving any country road this time of year, we see the ... Read More
9 Who Shine: Carlos Campos
Thorsby High School Parents: Juan Jose Campos Guzman and Angeles Nadia Nieves Jimenez What activities and organizations have you been involved with in high school? Carlos Campos: In high school, I’v... Read More
9 Who Shine: Allison Mims
Isabella High School Parents: April Scott and Shane Mims What activities and organizations are you involved in? Allison Mims: Seventh and eighth grade, I was in the Beta Club. I’ve been in the Histo... Read More
9 Who Shine: Destinee Tyus
Verbena High School Parents: Tiffany and Gerald DeJarnett What activities and organizations have you been involved with? Destinee Tyus: I’ve been in band, beginner band, high school band, marching a... Read More