In a second-grade classroom, the air is usually filled with a buzz of restless energy, but when Kim Ly Patten stands at the front of the room, the atmosphere shifts to one of wide-eyed wonder. Patten isn’t just a guest speaker – she’s a storyteller, a journeyman in the Alabama Master Beekeep…
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Long before smartphones and modern meteorology, farmers and gardeners relied on a small paperback book as a trusty companion to guide them in their fields.
At the quiet end of Civitan Road in Dadeville sits a 22-acre peninsula that is more than just a farm. To a botanist, it is a prime example in soil health and crop succession. To a local, it’s the place to find the sweetest blueberries in the …
For many home gardeners, the excitement of watching fresh vegetables sprout or flowers bloom is reward enough for the hard work and planning that goes into tending a backyard garden. But in a matter of moments, that simple reward can turn int…
Tucked away down winding red dirt roads and a rolling countryside sits Crimson Acres Hunting Preserve, a new sporting destination just outside Dadeville. Designed to offer hunters and families a unique way to enjoy the outdoors, the guided qu…
The early morning of Saturday, March 7, will find the Main Street parking lot looking more like a professional kitchen than a stretch of downtown. At 6 a.m., while most of Alexander City is still asleep, local cook teams will be unloading hea…
In the quiet chill of early January, when the thrill of the holidays has faded, a different kind of energy begins to hum through the air. It’s a sound that started 18 years ago as a small karaoke contest in a now-defunct lounge and has since …
For many, a typical morning consists of coffee and quiet contentment, but for Jennie Zinn, the morning rhythm is set to a different beat – the frantic wag of a tail, the soft purr of a friendly feline and the buzz of phone calls from a community in need.
As the squeaking sound of sneakers cut against hardwood floors, the pace quickens, pressure builds and hearts race while the clock ticks down to the final buzzer. It’s the kind of adrenaline rush that fuels competitive spirits, and where instinct meets preparation at the highest level.
The crash of bowling pins, the steady whirl of roller skates and the echos of laughter and excited voices have long filled the space of Idletime Family Center. For more than 40 years, those familiar sounds have marked countless birthdays, bowling league nights and family outings in Alexander City.
Sleigh bells are ringing, carolers are singing and the spirit of Christmas sounds through the air as Saint Nick bellows out his joyful “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
From the quiet streets of small-town Tallassee, the beloved duo of officer Hunter Saint and his goofy sidekick, Blek, are capturing the hearts of millions around the world as the unexpected pair have become social media sensations.
Laughter and music filled downtown Dadeville as artists, photographers and art lovers poured into the Dadeville Performing Arts Center for one of the most anticipated nights of the year – the Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest, presented by Glenda Mitchell Law Firm.
A water pump could mean economic growth in southwest Coosa County after the Flagg Mountain Observation Tower was dedicated this month as the terminus of the Pinhoti Trail, which connects hikers to the Appalachian Trail.
For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local pers…
Crisp mornings, colorful leaves and the smell of food trucks in the breeze can mean only one thing – fall has arrived. From Dadeville’s bustling downtown festival to Alexander City’s beloved Oktoberfest and the pumpkin-packed fun at Russell C…
In the heart of Washington, D.C., hundreds of miles from her hometown of Alexander City, Rebecca Howard is lacing up her boxing gloves–not for glory, but to honor the lives cancer took from her.
For more than two decades, two familiar broadcasters have ruled the realm of local sports, bringing passion, grit and storytelling to the sidelines and airwaves. Brett Pritchard and Randy Lee Jr., lifelong friends and co-hosts of Sportz Blitz…
From humble beginnings at a lakeside retreat to hosting judges from the Grammys, the 5th Annual Lake Martin Songwriter’s Festival has exploded into a Southern music sensation.
Ever since the days of the gladiators competing in the Coliseum, sport has bonded human beings together. Sports demand unity, pride and an unwavering commitment to success. This is what Kirk Johnson is bringing to the table as the new Benjami…
Life is a puzzle, and even the most painful pieces can find their place in a larger picture of hope.
Alexander City is home to oustanding individuals who devote their time and energy to creating a stronger, more connected community. Among them is Christale Tuck, who was recently named the 2025 Woman of the Year by the Alexander City Chamber …
How do you properly evaluate the total success of a program? Perhaps it’s measuring the number of players who get to follow a childhood dream. For Larry Thomas and his Central Alabama Community College baseball team, those dreams are borderli…
So many share the same dream: to be seated on a porch, boots kicked up on the railing. The sun is shining down, and having worked beneath it all day, the shade of the porch feels godly. All around are crops – peaches, corn, okra, potatoes, ca…
Tucked away on sprawling farmland in Eclectic, Alabama, is a one-of-a-kind venture driven by passion, education and community service. At its heart is Allyson Andrews, the spirited 60-year-old owner of Wildly Blessed, whose unique endeavors i…
