Towers used to serve as guardians of forest
By Drew Granthum Anyone in Chilton County, whether life-long resident or just passing through, is familiar with the massive peach tower that hovers over Interstate 65. What most don’t realize is tha... Read More
Get to Know: Drew Roy
Actor of ‘Falling Skies’ fame is a Clanton native. Where do you live right now? I live alone in a small studio apartment in Hollywood, California. My mother frequently tells me that for th... Read More
Local produce makes for healthy diet
By Valerie Conner, Regional Extension Agent “Eat your vegetables” is a regular request by most parents. Some of us think it is a rite of passage to be able to repeat that request as a parent becau... Read More
Peach Festival art show celebrates 28th year
By Stephen Dawkins The Roy Wood Peach Festival Art Show has certainly come a long way, from a few paintings displayed outside a school auditorium to a staple of the annual festival. Last year, the eve... Read More
Pear tree on forestry commission registry
By Scott Mims The word “champion” usually evokes images of athletes at the top of their game, hoisting a trophy in celebration of the ultimate victory. There are many different kinds of champions,... Read More
Secluded vacation rental offers great getaway
By Emily Beckett Old wagon wheels line the gravelly driveway leading to Junction Park, a place where sounds of the city are replaced with chirping birds and running water. It’s a place where sunligh... Read More
Flags with mysterious past return home
By Drew Granthum A couple of local pieces of history have finally returned home after a lengthy time away. Two flags that served as banners for Alabama battalions during the Civil War have been return... Read More
Tips for growing summertime treats
By Heather Buckner Peach Parade, Peach Jam, Peach Queen—it would be an understatement to say that peaches are Chilton County’s claim to fame. However, while peaches are undoubtedly secure in their... Read More