Opinion
Finding, working toward life’s purpose
Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, don’t ...
News
Community treats are trick to family friendly festivities
By Lanell Downs Smith When I was a little girl, my school hosted a Halloween carnival each year. ...
Opinion
Good food, greetings nourish body, soul
Almost a year ago, an inaugural football coverage assignment found me traveling up Alabama Highway 97 to cover ...
Opinion
A poultry adventure – The gang’s all here
For the past few months, I have been working towards establishing a back-yard chicken coop. After constructing the ...
Opinion
We are not the only ones
Recently, a well-trusted friend and law enforcement officer talked with me about the seriousness of local crime. As ...
Opinion
Dirt road teambuilding – Finding common space in unexpected places
Last week I traveled to Demopolis for the first time, taking advantage of an opportunity to become acquainted ...
Opinion
Table game traditions cultivate togetherness
Two Andalusia sisters, Emma Cate and Maggie Jernigan, compete each year in the annual World Championship Domino Tournament. ...
Opinion
Community events create opportunities to support schools, families
August is fast approaching and brings with it the season when school staff, faculty, and families prepare for ...
Opinion
Talking history connects family, friendships
Once a quarter, the Crenshaw County Historical Society hosts “Let’s Talk History, Crenshaw” events around the county, encouraging ...
Opinion
The hard, soft edges of community news
In August of 2022, I interviewed for a general assignment reporter position with Greenville Newspapers, Inc. During the ...