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Local chef bringing new ‘soul food’ to Clanton
July is National Culinary Arts month. Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Football season is nearly upon us
By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer As we get later in the summer, the days get hotter but the anticipation gets higher. People all around the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Zachary Seifter.
Editorial: Missing Wayne McKinnon
Chilton County has lost a pillar of the community with the passing of Wayne McKinnon. McKinnon was influential in Jefferson State Community College and St. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Ray’s Rock
Arnold Raymond Lambert is an American hero. The son of William and Bessie Jean Lambert of the Cane Creek community in Chilton County, Ray Lambert ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Helping students speak out
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith/ Community Columnist The next school year is right around the corner. Many new children will be attending kindergarten for the first time ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
The rocket’s red glare
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith/ Community Columnist As the Fourth of July approaches, many in the United States wait in great expectation for firework displays. Whether watching ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: My hopes for Chilton County’s future
By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer In recent weeks, several towns in Chilton County have held strategic planning meetings put together by NextMove Group and the ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Zachary Seifter.
The Faith of the Peach Farmer
The harvest of peaches this year has been abundant. Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Fun breaking out on Lake Mitchell
The restrictions of social distancing lifted in time for families and friends to celebrate on the water this summer. Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: Sometimes it’s not about the title
It was exciting to be a part of Peach Festival history on June 24 as Halle Sullivan was crowned the 2021 Miss Peach. Read more
1 month ago by Joyanna Love.
A journey with food, nutrition, and chronic disease
On May 26, 2007, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
Chilton’s Juneteenth Spotlight: Francine Lewis
This year, 2021, Congress signed that Juneteenth is officially recognized as a federal holiday. Read more
1 month ago by Staff Reports.
My first Peach Festival
By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer Given that it is my first one, I am not quite sure what to expect. But if it’s anything like ... Read more
1 month ago by Zachary Seifter.
It takes a village
Although the adage “It takes a village” is most frequently used to describe the importance of creating a proper environment to mentor children, the same ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
CBA plans college ministry event
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith/ Community Columnist Most church and ministry leaders will agree that while most children and youth ministries are thriving, their college-aged ministries are ... Read more
