Local Florist’s Passion For Beauty Spans a Lifetime Theresa Green has spent most of her life making the world a more beautiful place. The owner of The BouqYard, a full-service wedding florist, has been working in the industry since she…
Retreat center offers solitude for creative minds At the base of Gunters Mountain, in Kennamer Cove, sits a hub for creative minds seeking refuge from the chaos of everyday life. The Calico Cove is a retreat center available for rent…
Sanders Farm keeps traditions alive Mornings come early for Kasey Sanders — they always have. He grew up on his family’s farm in the shadow of the rolling Appalachian foothills in the Paint Rock Valley, oftentimes getting up before the…
Keith Daniel’s craftsmanship honors his heritage It all started with a dresser. Keith Daniel was lending a hand to his brother-in-law, George Denmark, helping him build an addition to his home, when he noticed Denmark had also built dressers for…
Lower usage at key times can save you money These days, we all rely on electricity to power our daily lives. But did you know that when you use power can have just as much impact on North Alabama Electric…
Lavender in the Cove offers unique experience What began as a vacation for Jackie and Len Colvin to New Mexico to browse through and purchase beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of Native American turquoise jewelry quickly turned into an infatuation with another…
Maggie Valley Berry Patch and Gardens grows community Margaret Cox had no idea the purchase of what was once her grandfather’s farm more than 20 years ago would lead to a flourishing berry farm near Grant. Now she couldn’t imagine…
Woodville family’s home-school journey Mandy Johnson never intended to be an educator. In fact, when she began her college career at Auburn University, she had her sights set on becoming a physical therapist. But when she and Ryan married and…
Controlled burns, flooding necessary to manage habitats Wildlife biologist Austin LeCroy has always known he wasn’t cut out for an office job. “I always knew I couldn’t handle a career where I was sitting behind a desk all day or…
Communication Action Agency case worker retires after decades of service For almost 5 decades, scriptures inspired Norma Harvey’s work with the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was…