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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
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
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
Going for the Gold
By ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH/ Community Columnist Even though Verbena resident Mary Beth Hall is just 17, she already knows about set-backs, determination and perseverance. Hall enjoys ... Read more
Why you should join a civic club
By JOYANNA LOVE/Managing Editor A civic club is an organized group that comes together to help the community. Most also have a national or international ... Read more
What Memorial Day really means
By Kay Tippett/ Community Columnist It’s that time of year again! The flowers are blooming, and the days are sunny. Children are excited about the ... Read more
Putting the ‘Memorial’ back into Memorial Day
Living as an American civilian that does not participate in the military, Memorial Day can feel carefree and joyful. Grilling hotdogs and hamburgers, enjoying “Memorial ... Read more
Remembering the death of a soldier
By Billy Singleton/ Community Columnist Each year on Memorial Day, I mourn a man that I never knew. It is difficult to explain why the ... Read more
Hoping for a fast summer
By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer I know most people love summer. For students, it is the time that they get away from school and have ... Read more
Sewing Dreams with Ellison
By ELISABETH ALTAMIRANO-SMITH/ Community Columnist For most people, sewing can be an intimidating task. During America’s yesteryear, practically all women would sew their families’ clothes, ... Read more
Cleanup is loving the lake
By PEGGY BULLARD/ Community Columnist The lake cleanup was different this year without Alabama Power’s participation. Due to pandemic regulations still in place for the ... Read more
OPINION: Appreciate the simple things
This spring has been full of severe weather for my part of the county. Read more
Resident shares his ALS story
May is ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, affects nearly 30,000 people living within the United States. Read more
Trying to be a journalist instead of a fan
By ZACHARY SEIFTER/ Staff Writer The rule in journalism is to always be unbiased. A journalist can’t allow their opinions to get in the way ... Read more
OPINION: Cutting the ribbon
One of the most visible functions of Chambers of Commerce across the nation is the hosting of ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses, retail outlets, manufacturers ... Read more
