Local musician produces chart-topping song
By Anthony Richards Tina Wakefield was destined to sing at an early age and recently had her first No. 1 hit with “Jesus take a hold,” which topped the Country Gospel Chart for the month of Octobe... Read More
West End Baptist Church holds first service in new sanctuary
By BRANDON SUMRALL/Special to the Advertiser A dream 18 years in the making finally became reality on Aug. 28 as members and guests of West End Baptist Church held their first Sunday worship se... Read More
Elite Salon: An Upscale Addition to Chilton County
By Amalia Kortright When she established Elite Salon in Clanton nine years ago, Amber Price’s goal was to add the highest quality beauty salon she possibly could to her community. She had previously... Read More
Sailing the seas: Couple built boat in backyard
Story by Emily Reed When retirement loomed on the horizon for Clanton’s Henry Edward Moore, he decided to build a boat. “I had always been intrigued by the sea,” Henry Moore, 85, said. ... Read More
Housing memories through imagination
Story by Anthony Richards Jeff and Debra Mims moved into their current home about a week before Christmas 10 years ago. The house sits on about nine acres of land in Clanton and has been owned by the ... Read More
Bertolone shares the secret to amazing Italian cuisine
Story and photos by Chanel Bingham Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. Eat well, laugh often, love much. This simple phrase perfectly captures the essence of new Italian restaurant Bertolone. Owners ... Read More
Community Happenings for March 2016
‘RIGHT BITE’ COOKING SCHOOL The Chilton County Extension Office will host a diabetes cooking school called “Right Bite.” The classes will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on March 8 and March 1... Read More
Groomer emphasizes treatment of people, pets
Story and photos by Stephen Dawkins Elizabeth LaRocca discovered her love for grooming dogs as a young owner of a poodle. Her love has grown into a life-long passion—and a career. A Verbena native, ... Read More