"From the Kiln," an exhibit featuring pottery from artists in Walker and Winston counties, opened at the Bankhead House and Heritage Center on Tuesday. An opening reception was canceled due to a rise … more

A Jasper woman is helping families de-stress by decluttering with her new business, House Order Organizing.Sheri Newman launched a second career as a professional organizer in October 2020, several … more

I did a double take the other day when I looked at some paperwork I had just been handed. Since I married Zac, I've encountered Cohron spelled and pronounced a lot of ways — Cohorn, Cohran, … more

Dear Heloise: For all groceries that I store in my kitchen cupboards or refrigerator, I check the expiration date and write it on the item with a black permanent marker. That way, when I take an item … more

I remember 1977 very well even though I was only nine years old. If for no other reason, I remember it because it was the year that Elvis died and I never thought music was quite the same after that. … more

I heard something on a podcast recently that has helped me frame a lot of my thoughts about a new year.The hosts discussed the idea that we essentially reinvent ourselves every five years and the … more

It’s the new year and for many that means time to push the reset button. I prefer thinking of a reset as opposed to those awful hard and fast resolution rules.  It seems to me that a new … more

Fans of the late Betty White will be honoring her memory by giving to shelters and animal rescue groups on Monday, which would have been her 100th birthday.The Betty White Challenge began circulating … more

Dear Readers: If your energy bills seem to be higher this winter, there are small, easy steps you and all family members can take to help conserve and decrease your heating usage. Try these … more

There is a very old saying that goes “Don’t be so careful to prevent ants from sneaking in the back door that you let elephants get in the front door." This old saying does remind me of what … more