Author: Joyanna Love
Vote for your favorites in Peach Living’s contest
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Each year Peach Living, a six time a year magazine published by The Clanton Advertiser, sponsors a contest to name the Best of the Best in Chilton County. This yea... Read More
Deck the halls: Payne enjoys spreading Christmas cheer
The line of friends and family grows longer every year stepping into Becky Payne’s house transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Each year since 2005 every room on the first floor of her home is tr... Read More
What are you thankful for?
Peach Living asked community members what they were especially thankful for this year. These are their answers. “The ability to simplify life via the art of letting go of all the things that serve n... Read More
Unity of Verbena: Local choir brings together community
Story and Photos by JOYANNA LOVE Unity of Verbena’s soulful sound and catchy beats draw the audience in and encourage participation wherever they perform. Although the members live throughout... Read More
Curve in the road: Yates has successful horseshoeing business
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY A good reputation is important for anyone who owns their own business. For Ron Yates, it was the only way people would trust him with their expensive show h... Read More
Framed memories: Donny Finlayson uses art to capture scenes
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed and by JOYANNA LOVE Painting is more than a hobby for Donny Finlayson. It is a way to preserve a time and place in a meaningful way. Donny Finlayson’s seriou... Read More
Take a hike: Ladies find common ground in the great outdoors
Story by Scott Mims Photos Contributed Some might say social media is keeping people from getting out and enjoying real life. Not so for Sheila Hall of Maplesville, who serves on the town’s council.... Read More
Miss Blackberry: Katie Littlefield enjoying role as queen
Story by Emily Reed Photos contributed This year’s Miss Blackberry Queen Katie Littlefield hopes to use her reign to let others know about the importance of finding your inner beauty. “I hope to l... Read More