Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Addisyn Williams was in ninth grade when the call from her stepmom came in the middle of the school day. She shared the devastating news that their home had caught fire. The blaze hadn’t taken everything, but it had taken enough. Her family was tied […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill It started with a Facebook post and a generous gesture. Nine years ago, Heather Hood was substitute teaching in Walker County when a fellow educator reached out because a few of her students couldn’t afford dresses for prom. Hood, who had experience in pageants, was
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The quesabirria at Los Reyes Mexican Grill is a flavorful and satisfying option for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine. The quesabirria plate features three crispy, cheese-stuffed quesadillas loaded with tender, slow-cooked birria beef. Each one is prepared to perfection, then served alongside a generous helping
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (March 25, 2025) – When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit. The photo – showing Fancy, Ammons’ Boykin spaniel, carrying a pheasant during a pheasant shoot sponsored by the Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association (CASDA)
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Lucas Vance stays busy. The Cordova High School junior plays baseball, basketball, and football, but the baseball field is where he feels most at home. As a shortstop, he helped his team win a county championship this season, and he’s already thinking about what’s ahead.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Softball has been a constant in Camden Johnson’s life since she first picked up a bat at six years old. Now a senior at Cordova High School, she has built a reputation as a dependable outfielder and pitcher, earning All-County and All-Area honors along the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter Between homework, sports, club meetings, and after-school jobs, students are often booked solid, and teachers are just as busy keeping up with lessons, grading, and extracurriculars. So when Spring Break rolls around, it’s a well-earned chance for students and educators
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Looking for a summer camp that offers more than just time outdoors? Camp McDowell is now registering for its 2025 season! Located along Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama, Camp McDowell has long been a place where campers make lifelong friends, grow in their faith,
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Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Blakeney Clouse News reports about Carbon Hill typically focus on the bad. A negative tone is usually used if there is a headline or news feature about our small town. But my experience has been different. Sure, problems abound here as they do in every community, but some
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Words by Cooper Kirkpatrick | Image by Ryan McGill Pamela Brown was one of the most influential figures at Jasper High School—then known as Walker High School—in the mid to late 2000s. Many of her former students recall how she created a welcoming space for those who didn’t always fit in elsewhere or struggled to
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