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My South: Revisiting old roads in season of change
I recently drove down a road that I hadn’t traveled in some time. It’s changed. more
Sep 19, 2018
12:02 PM
My South: Remembering the first day of school
On the first day of school, all the community kids flocked to the front of our house. It was a wide place in the narrow road and a good place for a bus stop. more
Aug 15, 2018
11:53 AM
My South: The value of a good toy box
Under the ancient glider on our screen porch is a plastic tub of toys. We never had children, but we’ve served as baby sitters for working family members through the years. more
Jun 25, 2018
11:59 AM
My South: The importance of friendships
My wife Jilda and I have pictures on our fridge. The photos are of three friends we’ve lost in the past year. They each held a special place in our hearts. more
May 18, 2018
12:16 PM
My South: Happy Mother’s Day to mama
Looking through Facebook posts of my friends this week, I felt a little envious and sad. It seems every other post is someone’s smiling mother. more
Apr 18, 2018
10:52 AM
My South: ‘Procaffeinating’ the morning away
I’m “procaffeinating” this morning. That’s the tendency to put off doing anything until I’ve had coffee. It’s an affliction that began early, and I’ve struggled with it all my life. more
Feb 14, 2018
11:06 AM
My South: Reconnecting down by the river
A few weeks ago, I stopped by the forks of the river in Sipsey on the way home. Normally, there are several people there sitting in folding chairs, shooting the bull and watching time pass at the speed of a slow-moving river. more
Jan 17, 2018
9:33 AM
My South: An old book and a small stream
I’ve been at a creative low tide since November. Usually, when I get in a slump I simply wait it out. But that tactic wasn’t working this time. So many times in the past when I found myself flailing, I did a mental reset and got back to the basics. more
Dec 20, 2017
2:27 PM
My South: Nothing says Christmas like a pig in the yard
What’s pink with jingle bells around its neck and goes hippity-hop through the mud and snow? more
Nov 15, 2017
9:23 AM
My South: The writer’s block toolkit
When talking with a friend recently, I mentioned that coming up with fresh ideas for this column was sometimes a struggle. When the muse is on vacay, I use a wacky toolkit to help me get through it. more
Oct 19, 2017
10:00 AM
My South: Thank you to all of my mentors
Back in July, Father’s Day got me to thinking about the mentors in my life. My father taught me things that have been vital throughout my life. more
Sep 20, 2017
9:35 AM
Beauty sometimes left in storms’ wake
The other day when we walked, the air felt as thick as grits. Halfway up the hill on our return lap, both Jilda and I were huffing. It should have come as no surprise because thunderstorms were moving in. more
Mar 22, 2017
2:06 PM
Patrick Nix takes over Pinson Valley football program
New Pinson Valley football coach Patrick Nix met with his new team for the first time Jan. 27. more
Feb 23, 2017
11:06 AM
My South | Walk back in time
"My birthday is later this week, and I decided to buy myself an early present, but I didn’t realize it would require a walk back in time to find it." more
Dec 22, 2016
10:46 AM
My South | Old dogs present challenges, offer rewards
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Dog Month, which is an idea I can embrace. more
Oct 25, 2016
2:05 PM
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To stay abreast of your numbers, cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI and waist circumference, screenings will be held by appointment. Results and interpretation in 15 minutes with a simple finger stick. $20 for members and non-members. Pl more
Sep 26, 2018
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Sep 27, 2018
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Taste of Trussville
Taste dishes from popular local restaurants. Tickets are $15 by Sept. 26 and $25 at the door. Visit trussvillechamber.com or call 655-7535. more
Sep 27, 2018
5:30 PM
Taste of Trussville
The 10th annual food-sampling event Taste of Trussville, hosted by the Trussville-Area Chamber of Commerce, will be 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Trussville Civic Center. more
Sep 27, 2018
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Wilson Financial Group free seminar
Wilson Financial Group will be hosting free seminars to the public on maximizing Social Security benefits. more
Oct 1, 2018
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