Opinion
‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’
Favorite holiday decorations are different for everyone. Some decorate their homes in miniature Christmas villages while others have Frosty the Snowman themed decorations. Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Keeping the Season Bright
By Elisabeth Altamirano-Smith/ Community columnist The joyous holiday season is ringing in! While the world prepares their holiday tables and searches the attic for Christmas ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: Basketball is back
High school sports go through a couple of transitions each year, and we are in the midst of one right now. As Isabella and Maplesville ... Read more
2 months ago by Anthony Richards.
Chilton’s autumn fruit: persimmons
When thinking of Chilton County, the first fruit that comes to mind is generally peaches, but the local climate and rich soil are also the ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: Volleyball: a sport without a home
I feel bad for the sport of volleyball, because the girls that play it work so hard and it really is an action-packed game, but ... Read more
2 months ago by Anthony Richards.
Recovering from the storm
Inclement weather is never fun. Many residents of Chilton County and Alabama have spent several hours after Tropical Storm Zeta came through trying to do ... Read more
3 months ago by Joyanna Love.
All the Live Long Day: Working on the Railroad
Musical lyrics involving trains have long influenced artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash and Gladys Knight. Read more
3 months ago by Staff Reports.
OPINION: Alabama public notice laws need updating
Alabama State law requires that government meetings of elected officials be open to the public. Read more
3 months ago by Joyanna Love.
Food box giveaway scheduled
Mt. Pisgah United Methodist will host a free food box giveaway, Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 am. The giveaway is a monthly ... Read more
3 months ago by Joyanna Love.
Halloween event scheduled for Jemison Dixie Ball Field
Jemison Youth Athletics (JYA) will host a Halloween Bash at Jemison Dixie Youth Ball Field, 820 Guy Street, on October 31, from 1-6 p.m. Read more
3 months ago by Joyanna Love.
OPINION: Bad calls are life lessons for athletes
I have covered my share of sporting events over the years, many of them at the high school level where the referees can be a ... Read more
3 months ago by Anthony Richards.
Penton Farms hosts country music singing
Leaves are rustling in the streets while the smell of pumpkin pie aroma fills the air across the south. Autumn is here, and people are ... Read more
4 months ago by Joyanna Love.
OPINION: Paying tribute to a great friendship
News of football legend Gale Sayers’s death on Sept. 22, prompted me to go home and watch “Brian’s Song,” which was a movie originally created ... Read more
4 months ago by Anthony Richards.
COLUMN: September is historic month for sports viewing
The pandemic has led to a very awkward spring and summer for sports fans, with many of the signature events held during those months either ... Read more
4 months ago by Anthony Richards.
OPINION: A look at labor this holiday
The past several months have seen a number of shifts in how people in this state work. Read more
