From The Tribune staff reports
BRIERFIELD — The Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen (ASTB) will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on Simply Southern TV on Sunday, July 9.
The group hosts four events annually at Brierfield Ironworks State Park in Bibb County.
The show will premiere locally at 6:30 a.m. on WBMA-TV 33/40 and will be rebroadcast on national cable network RFD-TV the following Wednesday, July 12, at 3 p.m.
“In today’s fast-paced world, it’s rare to find anything still done the old way, but that is not the case with traditional archery. Those who practice it, like the Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen, prefer the challenge of mastering old-school methods to the ease of modern gadgetry,” said Simply Southern reporter Melissa Bowman. “We spent a day with ASTB members, and they were kind enough to give me a lesson. I not only enjoyed learning a new skill, but I also came to understand why this group dedicates itself to keeping traditional archery alive.”
Simply Southern TV is a 30-minute show that celebrates Alabama’s farmers, gardeners, makers, rural communities and one-of-a-kind destinations. Episodes are also available on the show’s website at www.SimplySouthernTV.net.