Author: Joyanna Love
Take Flight: Central Alabama Sport Flyers pursue hobby of RC aircraft
For eons man has desired to take flight. But for many, there are obstacles to this dream — sometimes it is the lack of nerve to fly a plane; sometimes it comes down to the lack of funding. Yet, for ... Read More
Unexpected Reunion: Online course connects student with former teacher
STORY BY ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Everyone has a special adult mentor that impacted their childhood in a positive, meaningful way. Often, it is a teacher that makes a difference i... Read More
Journey of stories: Myra Jones turns family history into book
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Photos Contributed As a child, her uncle’s stories were a mystery. Something for only the adults to enjoy. Yet, the bits and pieces and the laughter she overheard made her want to h... Read More
Innovation and creation: Facility helps food creatives realize business dreams
Story by Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith Photos Contributed by Alabama Cooperative Extension Office Every good Southern cook dreams of having the perfect recipe that people swoon over. While many in the Un... Read More
Miss Blackberry: Alexis Pierce enjoys reign during unusual year
Story by Emily Reed/ Photos Contributed For Miss Blackberry Alexis Pierce, becoming close to her queen sisters and enjoying the various responsibilities associated with being queen have been a highlig... Read More
Citrus Hobby: Gardener enjoys growing ponderosa lemons
Taller than a bonsai but smaller than full size trees yield incredibly large lemons for Clanton resident Rick Miller. His Ponderosa lemons will grow to be larger than a grapefruit. “Every time someb... Read More
Steady winners: Seven local businesses receive top honors for five years
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Managing Editor For the past five years, Peach Living Magazine has polled local residents to highlight their favorites in the annual Best of the Best contest. A handful of local busin... Read More
Upstairs life: Couple creates apartment above store
The second floor of the business at the corner of Seventh Street and Second Avenue had been untouched for years. When MorLyn’s needed storage space for seasonal decorations, Ann and Tommy Glasscock ... Read More