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…
Local Sites Draw Bird Enthusiasts Bird-watchers often talk about their “spark bird,” the species that hooked them. It might be a brightly colored favorite or a majestic bird of prey, but for avid birder Joe Watts, it was the common…
Take Care With Electrical Holiday Decorations & Supplies When decorating our homes for the holidays, certain items always have a place. Stockings hang from the fireplace mantle. The Christmas tree sits by a front window. The house features a wreath…
NAEC Salutes Senior Trevor Houston Trevor Houston is the son of Sam and Kelli Houston. Kelli works as a fiber billing clerk and administrative assistant at North Alabama Electric Cooperative, where she’s been a member of the staff for 17…
Lighting Festivities Begin After Christmas Parade Enjoy a merry evening of beautiful sights, holiday sounds, and tasty treats when Stevenson City Park lights up to welcome the yuletide season on Saturday, December 13. Carols will fill the air, and both…
As her mother paced nervously outside the competition area during the 2019 National Beta Club convention in Oklahoma City this summer, Katelyn Waldrop, 18, feverishly sketched the likeness of a fellow competitor, who in turn created a portrait of Waldrop.…
When Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims April to be Safe Digging Month across the state, she once again sheds light on the nationwide effort to warn about the dangers of damaging underground utility lines. Digging before checking for underground utility…
Farmers master a challenging season Loyd Brothers Farm, 10 miles out from Stevenson, Alabama, grows corn, cotton, soybeans, and, for the first time this year, hemp. While the crops may change over time, some things do not, including the arrival…
Local couples celebrate six decades of marriage The Matthewses Roy C. Matthews says the key to a long and happy marriage is always getting the last word, which is, “Yes, ma’am.” He and Aileen McCallie began dating when she was…
Retreat center offers rest and relaxation Heather Hicks loves a good story. She began scrapbooking in high school when she met Mike, the man who would become her husband. She saved movie ticket stubs, photos, and other mementos from their…