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Garden Club of Alabama District I holds fall meeting

The Garden Club of Alabama held its District I Fall Meeting at the Weatherford Center in Red Bay Oct. 16.  The Red Bay Garden Club ... Read more

6 months ago by Staff Reports.

Spruce Pine Day brings hat full of surprises

One of our local hallmarks of fall each year is Spruce Pine Day. With a car show, music, food and other vendors and pleasant weather, ... Read more

6 months ago by María Camp.

Cultura Garden Club holds meeting at Overton Farm

Overton Farm was the setting for the October meeting of the Cultura Garden Club. Read more

6 months ago by Staff Reports.

Community spirit evident at Spirit of Hodges festival

There’s always something special about a festival in Franklin County. This year’s Spirit of Hodges festival took place on Saturday, and I look forward to ... Read more

6 months ago by María Camp.

Audacious autumnal arachnid announces arrival

One day last week, I was minding my own business, enjoying a pleasant October evening outdoors when, in my peripheral vision, I suddenly became aware ... Read more

6 months ago by María Camp.

October swirls into view, brings bright, blue weather

With its welcome drop in temperatures and crisp blue skies, October officially announces, at least for me, that fall has truly arrived. Traditionally, I think ... Read more

7 months ago by María Camp.

National Arts and Humanities Council month celebrates art, diversity

Every October, organizations and communities across the country celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. Hosted by the Americans for the Arts, the celebration evolved more ... Read more

7 months ago by Staff Reports.

GFWC Book Lovers Study Club continues celebration of everyday heroes

The GFWC Book Lovers Study Club is continuing its two-year project celebrating “everyday heroes.” GFWC Alabama state president Jan Greer selected "everyday heroes" as her ... Read more

7 months ago by Staff Reports.

Falling into fall, savoring a sandwich

I was one of many attending the yearly Red Bay Founder’s Fest this weekend. The weather was pleasant, and there were a lot of vendors ... Read more

7 months ago by María Camp.

Defining moment – 22 years later

With the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, now behind us, it’s perhaps a good time to pause and think about the defining moments in ... Read more

7 months ago by María Camp.

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