Taste of New Orleans: Local eatery shares recipe
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE A unique flavor from Louisiana has found a home on Clanton’s Lake Mitchell shore at Lake Mitchell Marina. The restaurant offers a variety of New Orleans-s... Read More
Peaches add local flare to chicken dinner
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Chilton County peach season will soon be here and Nathan Wilkerson, 2017 Peach Cook-Off winner, has shared one of his favorite savory dishes using the flavorfu... Read More
Stories in the studs: Verbena house tells history of graphite mine family
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by JOYANNA LOVE and Contributed Many wonder what tales the walls of historic buildings would tell if they could talk. The walls and ceilings of a historic home in Verbena ... Read More
Pots of joy: Container gardening brings color to outdoor living space
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE The aged iron gate brings a sense of anticipation for what lays beyond. An English cottage garden lines either side of the path leading to Rachel Giles’ home. Th... Read More
Miss YMCA enjoys reign promoting community involvement
By Emily Reed/ Freelance Writer The moment Gina Jones heard her name called for the first time as the 2017 Miss YMCA of Chilton County is one she will never forget. “Meeting my queen sisters for the... Read More
Metal problem solvers: Mark Jones welds imaginative projects
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Problem solving is at the heart of every project Mark Jones undertakes. His welding projects have helped cities, farmers and various industries. “I love a challenge,̶... Read More
Sweet and Savory: Local cook shares recipes great for Easter
Story and Photos by JOYANNA LOVE Savory and sweet come together in celebration for many dinners on Easter Sunday. Local cook Wendy Wright shares two of her delicious recipes that are sure to become fa... Read More
Glass Masterpieces: Artist enjoys creating stained glass
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE For Brad Whitmill, complexity and stress relief come hand in hand through creating stained glass. He described making stained glass as being “easy, but also very... Read More