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That time of year has arrived. The sun is out and vacationing is on top of the to-do-list. But for some, it is best for bags to stay unpacked and rest to be found locally. In fact, finding a s…

The Alabama Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) benefits to eligible children again…

It’s hard to believe a year ago I packed my car full to the brim and made the 10-hour drive to Wetumpka. It’s hard to imagine that version of myself, painfully optimistic yet full of convictio…

Another Auburn baseball season that was filled with anticipation, expectation and numerous accolades has ended in disappointment. The Tigers fell to the Ole Miss Rebels over the weekend in fro…

I just love when things get exciting in the middle of the week. Fresh after completing my column that ran in Wednesday’s Outlook, filling in for Andy Graham, who is on a much-needed vacation. …

All four acts of the City of Wetumpka River and Blues Music and Arts Festival performed Saturday just before the skies opened up with their own act — rain. Local favorite The Fabulous Fliptone…

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It’s hard to believe a year ago I packed my car full to the brim and made the 10-hour drive to Wetumpka. It’s hard to imagine that version of myself, painfully optimistic yet full of conviction. I didn’t bear the weight of any doubt; I was too focused on making my dreams a reality. 

Summer is known for its heat, and beloved for its memory-making opportunities. Many of us adults find ourselves reminiscing about the good old days, when summer meant front yard football games and only coming home for supper when the streetlights came on. Somewhere along the way, kids traded…