While the rerouting of a major highway could be seen as a devastating blow for many small town communities, the townsfolk of Waverly not only embraced the change – they still celebrate it today.
Potato salad is one of those recipes I’ve made more times than I can count, and I’ll tell you right now – I usually go for the creamy kind. The kind that’s smooth, well mixed and full of that classic flavor everybody expects. But now and then, I like to switch things up just a bit, and this …
When springtime stirs in the South, gardens begin coming back to life. Vegetables are planted with hopes of soon finding their way to the table, and the first bits of green begin to break thro…
Some desserts impress and others bring comfort – but this bread pudding manages to do both. With its golden-brown top, soft, custardy center and warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, bread pud…
Tomatoes are a summer treat and a must-have in the vegetable garden. By early May, most people have already planted tomato plants or are just now getting started. To get to the point where one…
When the warm weather of spring arrives, everything seems to come forth with new life, including the amazing world of insects all around us – seen and unseen.
The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is Alabama’s largest rodent and one of the more impactful species we have. Arguably the best natural engineers and builders, beavers can reshape …
While the rerouting of a major highway could be seen as a devastating blow for many small town communities, the townsfolk of Waverly not only embraced the change – they still celebrate it today.
On a busy Friday morning, Karen Treadwell was exactly where she feels most comfortable: behind a camera, documenting a special moment for her close friend. As the 2026 Lead Forward women’s con…
There is a certain kind of energy that buzzes through the streets as the first true heat of May settles into Tallapoosa County. It isn’t just the rising temperatures; it’s the anticipation of …
Welcome back spring, and welcome back to Lake Martin! This time of year gets me so excited for our big social scene here at the lake.
In my article this past February, I touched upon the outlook for equity markets in 2026. At the time, the economic foundation appeared solid, yet I cautioned that uncertainty is a permanent fi…
One of the controversial topics in current medical practice is the COVID-19 vaccine. Because the vaccine was developed and tested in real time, we didn’t know what the long-term effects of the…
Driving down the stretch of County Road 34 in Dadeville, one’s eyes are immediately drawn to a burst of color. It’s hard to miss the iconic Mystery Machine and vibrant, hand painted window art against the brick storefront – funky flowers, bold pink script proclaiming “Cold Ice Cream” and “Fr…
In the quiet, rhythmic world of ceramics, there is a term for the first time a piece of clay goes into the kiln – bisque. It’s the stage where the material is transformed from fragile, dried c…
In the heart of Alexander City, where the hum of the city once met the whistle of the train depot, stands a storefront that has served as a cornerstone of the community since 1914. For more th…
