Trussville, Clay and Pinson Lifestyle
By Ken Lass So, are you worried that the ongoing Hollywood writers and actors strike will affect your favorite TV programs in the fall? Yeah, me neither. Most of the current shows out there... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary You don’t find places like this anymore. You just don’t. Brenda’s Kitchen sits off Highway 45 in Chester County, Tennessee. It’s a tiny restaur... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any monitored medical alert devices that you know of that don’t require pushing a wearable help button? My 82-year-old father, who lives alone, has... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources A down-home dish that utilized Alabama native species of wild game and vegetables was crowned champion recently at t... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary DEAR SEAN: I have tickets to see you at The Ritz Theater in Talladega in September. I was so excited to see you were coming that I secured five... Read more
By Joe Hobby Our usual Sunday post-church visit to my grandparents was unusual that day. Things were kind of quiet. Normally, when my sister and I barged thru the front door like a giant pit... Read more
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources When the weather gets hot and stagnant, the folks who live on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay go on high alert. Cert... Read more
By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary Dear Myra, on your first day of seventh grade, I wanted to sit down and write you a letter. Namely, I wanted to remind you not to be anxious ab... Read more
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want to find out what I’ll have to pay for... Read more
Tree Talk: Trees worth traveling for
By Jean Cox, VP of Friends of Pinchgut Creek Commentary Like typical travelers, I enjoy beautiful vistas, trying new foods, and taking cool pictures. But my absolute favorite thing to do on... Read more