While the Lions Lake Martin Charity Poker Run may be the highlight of summer for many, for one man it represents something much deeper – a tradition he shared with his wife that he continues to honor year after year.
The historic fire tower at Smith Mountain has received a new name, dedicated to the individual who had a dream and passion to bring the iconic destination to life for thousands to enjoy.
For many children, a week at Children’s Harbor summer camp is nothing short of magical. It’s a chance to experience Lake Martin and the freedom of carefree summer days– surrounded by friends who understand their challenges and counselors who …
For three decades, millions of listeners tuned in each morning to hear a familiar Southern drawl pour through the radio airwaves. The Rick & Bubba Show, co-hosted by Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey, delivered laughs, heartfelt moment…
Lake Martin has always been a place for dreamers. Some chase the thrill of a sailing regatta. Others imagine taking the stage under bright lights for a cheering crowd. But for one little boy, his dream was simple – to cast a line into the wat…
In a quiet workshop tucked away in Dadeville, Alabama, unique grain patterns emerge from slabs of hardwood, shaped by steady hands and a keen eye. There is a rhythm to the work, a harmony between craftsmanship and nature, where each chisel st…
There is a new challenge coming to the Lake Martin area, one that blends adventure with nostalgia and celebrates a beloved piece of the lake’s history.
Since childhood, Dale Lane’s treasure was a simple aluminum canoe. For more than four decades, the cherished relic from Lane’s early years at Camp Greystone, North Carolina, had been a fixture at her family’s Lake Martin cabin. The Mohawk canoe holds a lifetime of memories – from paddling th…
As the end of March approaches, Lake magazine and the community will have the bittersweet honor of bidding farewell to one of our area’s most beloved icons.
When choosing the perfect wedding venue for their laid-back Lake Martin nuptials, Auburn graduates Grace Palenapa and Jacob Hohn turned to Airbnb to find their dream location.
Danielle Yates and Sam Cooper spent their childhoods and school years in Alexander City but since there were four years between their ages, they never met. One day in Auburn, Danielle’s sister and Sam’s roommate, who eventually married as well, introduced Danielle to Sam, and their love stor…
Traditionally, rain on a wedding day is a sign of good luck and fortune for a newlywed couple. For 23-year-old Katie Ledbetter and David Law, it provided the perfect touch of romance to mark the beginning of their new life together.
When the April date for their wedding had to be moved, Kodee Elizabeth Miller and Lake Martin slalom champion Payton Miller knew March was the only option.
When Shaylee Beck and Stephen Moore met in Tuscaloosa in 2011, they had no clue as to the rich and meaningful life that would envelop them both. A fourth-generation Lake Martin lover, Moore was in grad school at the University of Alabama, wor…
While the love for SEC basketball and karaoke may have bonded the couple, it was a stroke of fate through a dating app that sparked romance between Alexander City native Lynden Blake and Ohio’s Chad Balyo.
Lake Martin is a popular destination for individuals of all walks of life: movie producers, influencers, college football coaches – and now Miss America.
A summer breeze billowed off the shorelines of Lake Martin as Birmingham couple Ashlee Little, 30, and Austin Bailey, 29, read their wedding vows to each other, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. The couple described their August l…
Launching a career as a medical flight nurse has Central Alabama Community College freshman Rylie Worthy excited about her future. The 2024 Benjamin Russell High School graduate loves working big traumas and knowing she’s played a part in sav…
Hueytown’s Davis Gulley knew he’d be close to the Lake Martin playground when he considered a baseball scholarship opportunity at Central Alabama Community College, where he now plays catcher for the Trojans.
Crowned Miss Alabama USA 2024, Diane Westhoven is passionate about sharing her vision of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and instilling confidence in others wherever she goes.
From reeling in catfish and cruising Lake Martin in a pontoon boat to working intensive care at Russell Medical, Central Alabama Community College nursing student Kaylee Hand seeks out adventure in all aspects of her life.
From high heels to healing lives, 22-year-old Abbie Stockard’s true passion lies in inspiring people and serving the local community. A senior at Auburn University, Stockard is pursuing a degree in nursing and loves tubing, wake surfing and j…
From the baseball field to academics, Alexander City local Chance Lumpkin is knocking it out of the park when it comes to pursuing his dreams.
Alexander City’s Anabelle Gordon will graduate with an associate degree at Central Alabama Community College before she graduates high school this spring, thanks to an innovative scholarship opportunity implemented during her freshman year at…
