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 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 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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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Carson Hyche isn’t the kind of young man who waits for life to slow down. He meets challenges head-on, whether it’s balancing a packed schedule, helping care for his family, or preparing to serve his country. The Jasper High School senior’s days
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Montgomery, Ala. – The marketing and promotion of Alabama’s seafood industry has found a new home with Sweet Grown Alabama. Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, has successfully promoted Alabama-grown produce and proteins since 2019 through an online searchable database, robust advertising, and events held statewide. Adding Alabama Gulf seafood to its portfolio
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill When Jim Cunningham founded Cunningham Industrial Supply in 2000, he laid the foundation for a legacy. What began as a one-person operation has grown into a thriving industrial supply company, spanning three generations and serving customers across 28 states, Canada, and Mexico. Jim had spent
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Words by Anna Duncan Owens | Images by Ryan McGill For Ashleigh Keeton, banking isn’t just about transactions and spreadsheets—it’s about people. As the Human Resources Specialist at Pinnacle Bank, she works behind the scenes to support employees and keep things running smoothly. But banking wasn’t always the plan. Her path wasn’t mapped out from
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