Pheasant surprise: Jewelry hand-made from feathers found at game farm
By Emily Etheredge After seeing the range of colors on the 14,000 pheasants housed at Mims Gamebird Farm in Clanton, Leslie Cleckler decided to create handmade jewelry using loose feathers from the bi... Read More
Get to know: Katie Hilyer, 2013 Miss Chilton County
Hilyer, 21, is a student at the University of Alabama. A native of Clanton, she is the daughter of Jimmy and Elizabeth Hilyer and has a brother, James Hilyer, 18. PEACH LIVING MAGAZINE: What was your ... Read More
Growing ministry: ‘Elevate’ praise band a fixture at church services, bigger stages
By Stephen Dawkins Elevate worship band began as an effort to bring contemporary music offerings to Clanton’s First United Methodist Church. Since the band first played together in 2002, its reach h... Read More
Christmas spirit: Many holiday events planned in Chilton
By Emily Beckett Chilton County has no shortage of events for residents to attend before Christmas. In addition to annual Christmas parades in each municipality, several local groups will offer indoor... Read More
Holiday how-to: Rockett helps others enjoy Christmas by lending a hand
By Emily Etheredge Part of Julie Rockett’s love for the Christmas holiday is helping others get excited about the season. Rockett, who lives in Thorsby, taught several holiday workshops titled “Ca... Read More
Clanton’s Clara: Local girl takes on lead role in ballet
By Emily Beckett As with all story ballets, The Nutcracker Ballet has lead roles for which dancers must audition and be selected. In The Nutcracker, the coveted role of Clara is perhaps what many youn... Read More
The joys of Christmas
By Regional Extension Agent Sallie Lide-Hooker, Family and Child Development Christmas is a joyous occasion for many reasons. It is a time for families, a time for worship, a time to enjoy our childre... Read More
Coming to life: Artist’s canvases are gourds
By Emily Etheredge When meeting Mack Gothard, it is easy to figure out he is a gourd guy. The Jemison native raises different varieties of gourds on family property that he later turns into hand-paint... Read More