Dear Heloise: I recently moved into an apartment that had been vacant for several months. The one bathroom that I am not using has a tub that had a bunch of little fruit flies, and later, small … more

On Saturday, May 7, a long shot horse named Rich Strike shocked the world at the Kentucky Derby. The next day, members of Blue Devil Robotics walked into the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in … more

On Saturday, May 7, a long shot horse named Rich Strike shocked the world at the Kentucky Derby. The next day, members of Blue Devil Robotics walked into the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in … more

I went home to Athens, GA weekend before last for my not-to-be-named high school reunion.  I will say that it’s over 25 and under 75. Terry went with me. He was born in a very small town in … more

You know there are actually very few things in this world that I hate (Christmas shopping, traffic, and large crowds are the exceptions), but I REALLY… REALLY… HATE… RATS!  I get … more

Recent press coverage has many Alabamians concerned about avian influenza and how it could impact backyard birds and poultry flocks. I, too, have been very concerned about the current avian influenza … more

Every other couple marks their anniversary in years. Kathy Williams can do it in roses.Larry Williams has a tradition of buying his wife one rose for each year that they have been married. Over the … more

A group of Alabama Power Company employees spent Earth Day building two raised bed gardens at the Free Will Baptist Children's Home in Eldridge.Mark Crews, vice president of Alabama Power's western … more

There are a few plants which I really feel like most any local landscape should not be without. One of these plants is azaleas. While I am a big fan of native plants and I realize most of our … more

Dear Heloise: I love to make homemade bread, but sometimes I find that my yeast is past its expiration date. If it's "outdated," can I still use it, and how can I tell if it's still good? -- Lisa F., … more