Feature Stories

Walker County Fair Queen

It’s Saturday, April 1, 2023 and the arena at the Walker County Fairgrounds is bustling with activity. The stage is decorated with an assortment of red, white, silver and black balloons. Some resemble black and white cow spots, and there is one special balloon in the middle, which is a silver crown. A number of girls dressed in sparkly long

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Huntsville Lions Club Benches

Local project diverts stretchable plastics from the landfill while filling recreation spaces with seating. When it comes to being a member of the Huntsville Lions Club, Noah Speer is definitely a team player.  He is different than most players, however, who seemingly always repeat the chorus of, “Put me in, Coach!”  When it’s gametime, Noah proudly says, “Bench me!” Noah

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The Forecast Calls for FAIR Weather

I remember, as a child, going to the feedstore with my Granddaddy.  It was always an adventure.  I would stand beside him and listen as he and the other men would talk about things–happenings in town, what time the domino

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Slip-Sliding Away

There’s a saying: “Growing old is not for wimps.”  It’s true.  Things to which I once never gave a second thought are now very real concerns.  Like falling. During the recent deep freeze, my husband told me I didn’t even need to “think”

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Blessings Big and Small

As I begin this new year, I admit I am still thinking about Christmas cards.  The reason? Thanks to them, I begin this year with a strong sense of gratitude.  While addressing Christmas cards this year, I thought of each

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Family Matters

Our family is rolling full-force into the Christmas season, having just enjoyed a time of Thanksgiving.  The holidays bring us into close proximity with our immediate and extended family.  I know some readers do not have the same type of family relationships

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