Category: Leisure
Bon voyage: Patterson takes flight for 80th birthday
Story by J.R. TIDWELL Just because you advance a little in age does not mean you have to stop having fun. Just ask Myra Patterson. The Chilton County resident wanted to do something special for her 80... Read More
Generations of collecting: Doll collector shares finds with her family
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Treasured heirlooms hold enormous sentimental value to those who become the recipients as they serve as a visual reminder of fond memories of the giver. Charlot... Read More
Cotton Bird: Local band’s music as varied as its influences
Story by SCOTT MIMS Photos by BRANDON SUMRALL When coming up with a name for their band, Walon Smith and Sarah Looney drew from two sources of inspiration — Dr. Seuss and the band’s home state... Read More
Taste of New Orleans: Local eatery shares recipe
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE A unique flavor from Louisiana has found a home on Clanton’s Lake Mitchell shore at Lake Mitchell Marina. The restaurant offers a variety of New Orleans-s... Read More
Pots of joy: Container gardening brings color to outdoor living space
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE The aged iron gate brings a sense of anticipation for what lays beyond. An English cottage garden lines either side of the path leading to Rachel Giles’ home. Th... Read More
Glass Masterpieces: Artist enjoys creating stained glass
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE For Brad Whitmill, complexity and stress relief come hand in hand through creating stained glass. He described making stained glass as being “easy, but also very... Read More
Nice Shot: Deer hunting popular season in Chilton County
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos contributed A variety of hunting seasons are available in Chilton County during November and December. These include squirrel, rabbit, possum, raccoon, duck, dove, bobwhit... Read More
“It’s all about respect” Leather and Lace Motorcycle Club has local chapter
By CAROLINE CARMICHAEL/ Staff Writer Their tires spin, spurting gravel dust clouds. Their engines rev deep-throated gurgles at the commanding twists at a handlebar throttle. Their vibrations pound the... Read More