On a sunny afternoon in downtown Dadeville, a three-year journey of meticulous preservation culminated in a single, triumphant moment. Dwayne Britton walked across the historic sidewalk of the Courthouse Square carrying a freshly printed piece of paper – the official certificate of occupancy…
July in the South tends to slow everything down and bring people together. The days are long, the air is hot and afternoons are spent on shady porches, covered docks and around backyard tables. There’s always someone sitting a little closer to the fan or parked just inside under the cool bla…
Summertime celebrations in America are special. Backyard cookouts, tables full of food, sparklers in little hands and the sound of fireworks in the distance all create the kind of memories fam…
Summertime is just around the corner, and that calls for simple, comforting dishes that don’t keep you tied to the kitchen. As Memorial Day approaches and grills start firing up across backyar…
Summer is that time of year when people spend much of their time enjoying outdoor activities – swimming, camping, hiking, picnicking, gardening or relaxing. Although summer is highly anticipat…
If you have a garden or landscape, more than likely you have noticed that our spring was quite stressful for our beloved plants. I’m not referring to the weather being too cold or too hot, but…
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…
On a sunny afternoon in downtown Dadeville, a three-year journey of meticulous preservation culminated in a single, triumphant moment. Dwayne Britton walked across the historic sidewalk of the Courthouse Square carrying a freshly printed piece of paper – the official certificate of occupancy…
This September, the highly anticipated Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest is making its return to Dadeville for an exciting evening supporting local arts – and submissions are now open. Â
Local communities celebrated America's 250th anniversary with parades, festivals, fireworks and plenty of hometown pride.
IÂ usually make a strong effort to not make my column all about horses, but in reality, riding is the biggest part of my week beyond work. I began riding English almost 10 years ago and currently compete in the hunters and jumpers. The jumper division is new for me, and I am enjoying the chal…
Algae blooms are a problem not just for Alexander City, but nationwide, affecting even the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. We’re not talking about discolored water or se…
One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child is a solid financial foundation. Many parents assume the only way to do that is by setting aside an inheritance, but the right tools and…
Sometimes, the best business plans are born entirely over a casual weekday dinner.
In the heart of Reeltown, where the pace of life usually matches the steady hum of the highway, a new kind of energy is brewing. At 17267 Highway 49 South, a building that served as an art stu…
The winding roads of the region offer some of the most scenic drives in Alabama, but for anyone trying to navigate after a long event or a celebration with friends, they can also present a sig…
