I’ve had a fascination with books for as long as I remember. My mom bought a set of World Book Encyclopedias when I was in grammar school. The pages between those red leather-bound covers were like … more

Dear Dave,I bring home $4,100 a month in military disability pay and Social Security combined. My wife brings home an additional $2,000 each month. Should we base our emergency fund level on her … more

I never think seriously about owning a swimming pool until deep summer. Jilda has wanted one since we married in 1974. Each summer she does a mock whine, “Why don’t we get a pool?” I always … more

I personally can think of nothing that strikes more terror in the hearts of more people than do snakes. Most people have known me long … more

The Walker County Cattlemen’s Association hosted its annual banquet last Saturday, Feb. at Bevill State Community College in Sumiton. The winner of the groups’ annual scholarship and officers for 2018 were announced during the event. more

From Staff ReportsOne might see something rather different these days on the roads of Arley Alabama and the surrounding areas. Something that has never been seen before and that may be quite odd to … more

Putting words to music is something I’ve done for most of my life. Even before I learned to play the guitar, I made up ditties to familiar tunes. I had Old McDonald doing things that had nothing to … more

Camp COOL, a summer camp focused on young people with cerebral palsy and spina bifida, is set to end Sunday after four days of fun and fellowship.The camp is finishing its sixth year after … more

DORA — The seeds of Pam Thomas Campbell’s new book were an accident — not in releasing the book, but writing it. more