A return to radio days: Clanton radio veteran returns to WKLF weekend lineup
STORY BY SCOTT MIMS PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Tune in to 95.5 FM, 1000 AM or wklfradio.com and you’ll hear something different—and perhaps something a little familiar. The Clanton station — which under... Read More
OPEN ROAD:Local travel group explores the great unknown
STORY BY EMILY REED PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED The open road, and unseen places, provide motivation to travel for a group of Chilton County residents known as the “Easy Going Travelers.” “There is somet... Read More
Further Education: GED classes offered to the community
STORY BY EMILY REED What started as a temporary venture for Tamera Hinton and Rhonda Joyner in August 2018 to facilitate GED classes for the community, quickly turned into a more permanent solution. ... Read More
Small house, big rewards: Couple finds enjoyment in simplified lifestyle
Wanting a more enjoyable lifestyle, Deanna and Russell Lawlis chose to donate all of the things they no longer needed and move into a 400-square-feet home. Story by JOYANNA LOVE Editor’s note: The L... Read More
Operation Birthday Wish: Sarah Beth Huntley helps foster children celebrate
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Foster care families around the United States are “home” for a staggering 443,000 children each year. Children spend an average of two years ... Read More
Digging Deeper: Teacher visits Middle East archeological site
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed It was a hot, July day in Israel when Celeste Onchuck had her first glimpse of the archeological site that she would work in for the next 18 days. Onchuck’s ... Read More
Palette of Life: Artist puts heart into creating custom pieces
Story by EMILY REED Photos Contributed When artist Megan Boggus of Clanton is approached by a client to create a piece of art, she often finds her inspiration from hearing about the people, things or ... Read More
Miss YMCA Annabel Mullinax empowers others to be their best
Story by Elisabeth Altaminaro-Smith Photos Contributed Last August, Annabel Mullinax was crowned Miss YMCA for Chilton County. Miss YMCA serves as a local ambassador who holds the commitment to help e... Read More