The state of Alabama has been first in many historical events. Alabama was the first state to make Christmas a holiday and host an open-heart surgery; both events occurred in 1836. One of the most interesting firsts happened in 1907. Alaba…
It was busy in the emergency room of Baptist Medical Center South the day Jessica King first laid eyes on her husband Dusty. His brother Drew and sister Devan, had coerced him into bringing them lunch. Little did he know, they had bigger plan…
It is believed that wedding cakes date all the way back to ancient Rome, where the bride and groom would be served barley bread, and the groom would break the bread over the bride’s head as a symbol of good fortune to come. It is said that th…
WOW Catering in Eclectic is a true family affair with a long lineage of culinary talent and the name inspired by owners Deangelo and Davetta Zeigler’s 12-year-old daughter, Anaiyah.
As a member of the military, you’ve dedicated your career to protecting and serving others. You’ve also accepted the risks that often accompany your trade. But have you thought about what would happen to your loved ones if something tragic – whether it was in the line of duty or not – sudden…
Dry needling is a relatively new technique utilized by physical therapists to help combat inflammation and pain, and it is now available in Elmore County.
It’s been too wet to even think about doing yard work, so if your wondering, ‘Is it too late to do some pruning?,’ I hope this information will serve as a guide.Â
About two weeks ago I had the esteemed pleasure of seeing Big River at The Wetumpka Depot. I found myself cackling one minute and fighting back tears the next. Getting to watch some of my actor friends portray the outlandish characters also was highly entertaining.
When the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs released a grant opportunity to promote the 2020 census, Elmore County jumped on the chance to motivate and educate its residents on the purpose and importance of an accurate count.
Valerie and Judd Hamner’s love story presents the iconic theme of jumping in and taking a bold chance. The couple married at Thornfield Plantation on Oct. 26, 2019, after a short engagement but a very long pursuit.
In the best interest of our employees, members, and customers, and in light of COVID-19 related recommendations from national/state health officials, effective today, the Alabama Wildlife Federation is making the following adjustment to our a…
From living more than 300 miles apart for the majority of their relationship to now working in South Carolina in offices side-by-side, Sally and Ben Miedema tackled some obstacles to wind up in a dream-come-true and celebrate a Southern-Calif…
When the perfect wedding dress doesn’t look as fabulous on the bride as it did on the page of a bridal magazine, a few simple and affordable alterations could make a big difference. In most cases, it’s just a matter of a tuck here and there; …
About three months ago, a strange and wonderful thing happened. My boyfriend of about a year and a half knocked my socks off when he got down on one knee and proposed. It was a beautiful experience, and I saw this man – who I don’t think of a…
Elizabeth Lyle Saxon was born on a cold night in early December 1832 in Tennessee. Her mother, Clarissa (Crutchfield) Lyle died when Elizabeth was only 2 years old. Elizabeth’s father was Andrew Lyle, architect and builder of at least one chu…
The whirlwind romance of Kaylee Spivey from Tallassee and Trey Gothard from Millbrook began in August of 2018. In December of the same year, Gothard proposed, rather dramatically, surrounded by Christmas lights at Lanark, home of the Alabama …
Many homeowners have given up on the battle to treat their lawns themselves, and many are still waging personal wars by wondering, ‘What am I doing wrong?’Â
Garrett Falk had his heart set on proposing to Hannah Castillow just three months after they started dating. Four inseparable years later, he finally got his wish on Sept. 7, 2019. He got down on one knee at Tangarray in Eclectic and took his…
A cat detective named Trouble lives with his human, Tammy Lynn, in the quaint town of Wetumpka, Alabama. This is the narrative behind mystery author Carolyn Haines’ Familiar Legacy series based around a real Wetumpka resident. She’s also just…
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is hosting its Vision 2020 online auction with many original paintings, including two John Kelly Fitzpatrick’s, available for purchase.
