Author: Joyanna Love
A Thanksgiving Family Fiesta: Extended family celebrates blessings and heritage
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Thanksgiving is traditionally remembered by many as the day that European immigrants were saved by Natives with an introduction to native foods s... Read More
Aubrie Hall is Miss Chilton County
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Since she was 4 years old, Aubrie Hall’s desire to be Miss Chilton County has grown more with each passing year because of the impact and affec... Read More
Looking back: Previous editors share reflections
JUSTIN AVERETTE, FIRST EDITOR What did you enjoy about being the editor of Peach Living? I was proud to launch Peach Living during my time as managing editor of The Clanton Advertiser. I think it allo... Read More
Fancy feathers: Couple enjoys keeping peacocks
STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE PHOTOS BY JOYANNA LOVE AND CONTRIBUTED Usually if a friend is offering someone a pet, they expect a cat or a dog — not a peacock. Yet, this is exactly how Jerry and Pat Farmer ... Read More
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