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
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
Summer Styles: Willow 31 shares trendy treats
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Summer is a time of sporting one’s style while enjoying the long days of sunshine. In Alabama, these trends often also focus on staying comfortable in the excessive heat typica... Read More
Salute to a hero: Aubry Wallace traveled the world while serving
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Aubry Lee Wallace was six years old when he knew he wanted to join the U.S. military. The year was 1941, and World War II was underway. “On Dec. 7, the Japanese bomb... Read More
Gaining Confidence: Miss Chilton County shares how pageants have helped her
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed Allison Giles of Maplesville was no stranger to the local pageant scene when she signed up for Miss Chilton County in 2019. She had competed in the Junior Miss... 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
The band & the buzz — Buzz:30 celebrates good times on stage
Story by Scott Mims Photos Contributed When the guys of Buzz:30 get together, it’s all about friends, family and fun — well, it seems like family, even if the band members are not blood... 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