Category: Leisure
Sharp edge: Maplesville man enjoys forging blades
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY Clang. Clang. The sound of metal on metal rings through the air as the blade takes shape. Steven Hunter of Mapelsville slowly hammers a section of hot ora... 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
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
CLOSE UP: John Morgan studies moths through photography
STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE MOTH PHOTOS BY JOHN MORGAN As the sun goes down, John Morgan turns on his outside lights and watches the white sheets hung on the side of his house waiting for moths to land. Mor... Read More
Yoga + Goats: Outdoor sessions held at local farm
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE A local farm may be the last place one might expect to find a yoga class but that’s exactly what’s happening at Asher Farm through a partnership with Southe... Read More
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