The Lippert Bassmaster Elite made its way to Lake Martin on February 12, kicking off the 100-year celebration for the region with a thrilling four-day tournament that brought national attention to the local area.
Every February we celebrate National Heart Month, reminding us that we should not wait until later in life to protect our heart. This month brings awareness to educate, encourage and motivate …
2026 is the 100th anniversary of Lake Martin’s creation by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. A lot has changed since the 1920s as far as real estate is concerned. For instance, prior to the commencement of the dam construction, no one was absolutely certain of exactly h…
While Lake Martin has long been a destination for families seeking rest and recreation, for Kirk and Alicia Cuevas, it all began with a boat.
Happy New Year! I have a resolution suggestion. Resolve to get your septic tank cleaned on a regular basis. While a growing number of lake residents are on a municipal or community system and …
February on Lake Martin can be tricky, but it’s also one of the best times of the year to be fishing – especially for bass. Most of the fish are going to be in what anglers refer to as pre-spa…
I believe the mental health benefits from racquet sports come from the positive distraction your mind receives from day-to-day mundane tasks. It feels very rewarding when even the most basic m…
The Lippert Bassmaster Elite made its way to Lake Martin on February 12, kicking off the 100-year celebration for the region with a thrilling four-day tournament that brought national attention to the local area.
Lake Martin turns 100 this year, and the community is marking the centennial milestone with an exciting year-long series of unique events and tributes to honor the lake’s legacy.
While finding small treasures along the shoreline can be exciting, it’s not often that a true miracle washes up onto the banks of Lake Martin.Â
There are not too many predominantly blue-colored birds in the Alabama woods: blue jays, eastern bluebirds, blue grosbeaks, cerulean warblers and indigo buntings are about it. Several others wear some blue, like common grackles, rock pigeons and a number of swallows, and some birds are kind …
Chain pickerel are formidable aquatic predators native to almost all of Alabama, including the Lake Martin area, but most people rarely see them.
Once you start looking for wax myrtle around Lake Martin, you’ll see it all over. It’s a small, very useful tree – or maybe a large shrub – that smells like bayberry. And in fact, this plant i…
For Grace Kilgore and Coleman Pethel, their wedding on September 20, 2025, wasn’t just a celebration – it was a full-circle moment almost exactly five years after they first crossed paths.Â
For Megan Harris, the walk down the aisle at Church in the Pines wasn’t just the beginning of her marriage to Andrew Lyle – it was the realization of a childhood dream. Growing up in Alexander…
After more than 70 years of marriage, Larry and Joanne Fralic’s days are filled with laughter, playful banter and a devotion that is sweeter than any Hallmark romance.Â
