Group of friends form ‘ski team’
By Stephen Dawkins “Chill” and “shred the gnar” are words that don’t get used much by Chilton County natives. But Michael Gilliland, Hal Harrison, Noel Harrison and Donithin Messer know what... Read More
‘ServSafe’ certification offered by Alabama Cooperative Extension
By Janice Hall The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Food Safety Program is pleased to offer “ServSafe” to restaurant and foodservice organizations in the state of Alabama. According to the... Read More
Hobby shop features handmade furniture, decor
By Emily Beckett Owning a shop with handmade wooden furniture and household décor was never part of the original plan for Buddy and Frances Hayes of Thorsby. But for more than a year now, they have e... Read More
Get to know: Tayler Mazingo, 2014 Chilton County Distinguished Young Woman
Tayler Mazingo, 18, is a senior at Jemison High School. She is the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Mazingo. She has a 7-year-old brother named Brody. PEACH LIVING MAGAZINE: When were you named the 2014 Ch... Read More
A new pest entering Alabama
By Rudy Yates | Regional Extension Agent in Agronomic Crops A native of Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys, is an exotic pest that invades homes and feeds on a large number... Read More
Clanton’s Jack Hayes Field undergoes more renovations
By Stephen Dawkins One of Clanton’s crown jewels just got a little shinier. Fans attending Chilton County High School baseball games will notice some renovations to Jack Hayes Field, a ballpark alre... Read More
Teel teaches generation of artists
By Scott Mims In Chilton County, the name Scarlett Teel is nearly synonymous with art. Even her name sounds like two colors, despite the difference in spelling. From childhood, Teel has created art th... Read More
Girl Scout offers ways to enjoy famous cookies
By Emily Etheredge It turns out there is more to a box of Girl Scout cookies than the cookies themselves. As many Girl Scouts spend the majority of February selling and distributing the cookies, Hanna... Read More