For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local personalities and familiar faces, giving viewers a rel…
Tailgate parties and football nights are in full swing, and it’s all about fun, friends and finger foods. The last thing you want to do is stress in the kitchen, which is why I love quick recipes that taste amazing. These mini cheeseball bites are simple, no-bake and full of flavor.
There’s something about squash casserole that just feels like home. It’s warm, cheesy, buttery and is always the first thing to disappear at Sunday dinner. It’s a recipe that has been passed d…
Mid-summer means long days, hot grills and the need for something cool and crunchy. This easy Ramen Noodle Coleslaw hits the spot every time.
A common environmental battle in the home landscape is grass versus tree. As much as homeowners love and want both – a beautiful green lawn and mature shade trees, they are natural competitors…
As I complete and celebrate a milestone – my 25th year with Tallapoosa County Extension – I look back and reflect on all the gardening-related questions I have been asked and answered. I was …
It’s summertime, and hopefully you’re spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re out there for work, play or relaxation, keep your eyes open. You’re likely to see a creature that you may have…
For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local personalities and familiar faces, giving viewers a rel…
Crisp mornings, colorful leaves and the smell of food trucks in the breeze can mean only one thing – fall has arrived. From Dadeville’s bustling downtown festival to Alexander City’s beloved O…
In the heart of Washington, D.C., hundreds of miles from her hometown of Alexander City, Rebecca Howard is lacing up her boxing gloves–not for glory, but to honor the lives cancer took from her.
For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local personalities and familiar faces, giving viewers a rel…
I really remember my 10th birthday. I was turning “double digits,” having a “spend the night” party with friends, and my parents gifted me tickets to my first concert: Hootie and the Blowfish.…
On a muggy Alabama Saturday night in July, I rode a mechanical bull.
Nestled in the heart of quaint, historic Dadeville, one of the most iconic homes on The Square has been reimagined into a destination boutique that’s quickly become a local favorite. Once the longtime residence of cherished community members, Karen and the late Mark Allen Treadwell, the 150-…
At Lake Martin Pizza Company, Brett and Stacey Gelband are serving up hand-tossed pies and hometown connection in a way that’s quickly becoming the talk of the town. What began as weekend geta…
Life is a puzzle, and even the most painful pieces can find their place in a larger picture of hope.
