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Margaret Dabbs
Spencer Farm in Marion Junction — Living the good and simple life
Located in Nauvoo, Camp McDowell ranks as one of Walker County’s incredible treasures and has become a well-respected center for learning — cultural, spiritual, and environmental. Last fall, Laura ...
May 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rick Watson
A family of restless spirits
This week I've spent time at Davis Cemetery, where my folks are buried. Decoration is the second Sunday in June, and it takes a while to get the old cemetery in shape.
May 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
Nostalgic for the ‘90s
Zac and I have been reliving our awkward teen years lately.
May 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
Walking in circles
In a few weeks, I will officially be closer to 30 than to 20.
May 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Engagements
Nelson-Knowles Willie and Nelda Nelson of Carbon Hill are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Malinda Ann Nelson, to Justin Michael Knowles, the son of Michael and Tammy Knowles...
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School Menus 5/21 - 5/25
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Monday - Not Available Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - MEMORIAL PARK Monday - Corn Dog, Sun Chips, Veg. Beans, Juice Bar Tuesday - Turkey Sandwich, Let...
May 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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“The Miyagi” is the favorite new burger among students at Bevill State College’s Jasper campus. Photo by: Jennifer Cohron
Tater Jane’s adds new, unique burgers
Carina Starnes is using her culinary training to transform burgers into works of art for local college students.
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Rick Watson
Mama’s love of baseball
I was flipping through our stack of movies today looking for something to watch tonight during dinner. A movie that had been hidden from view behind a stack fell off the shelf and hit the top of my...
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Martie Duncan prepares a dish during an episode of “Food Network Star.” Duncan, the only Alabamian in the cast, is a member of Alton Brown’s team. Food Network
Birmingham native competing to be next Food Network star
When members of a high school sorority overlooked Martie Duncan, they unknowingly started her down the path that led to her becoming a potential Food Network star.
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Margaret Dabbs
Beekeeping
Environmentally friendly, and a deliciously wholesome, outdoor hobby
May 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chef Phil Schirle worked with experienced chefs all across the United States before coming to Musgrove Country Club in 2007. Photo by: Jennifer Cohron
Schirle celebrating five years as country club’s chef
One of Chef Phil Schirle’s earliest memories is going through the fields with his grandfather picking out ingredients for Sunday dinner.
May 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
Goober says hey to heaven
Several local residents called the office Sunday afternoon regarding the death of George Lindsey.
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Rick Watson
Old folks have better stories
Facebook goes public in a few weeks, which means another 20-something tech guru will become a multibillionaire.
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2012 designated as ‘The Year of Alabama Food’
The Alabama Tourism Department is celebrating 2012 as “The Year of Alabama Food.”
May 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
Chasing Mr. Griffey
As much as I dreaded the one-year anniversary of the tornadoes, I was fortunate enough to have two reasons to look forward to it — Wyatt’s second birthday and Bo Bikes Bama.
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