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Ito takes down competition at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Bassmaster Elite Series Media Guide notes that Smith Lake is Taku Ito’s favorite U.S. fishery. On Sunday, at the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite Series stop at Smith Lake, he showed the world why. Ito, a 38-year-old pro from Chiba, Japan, led a field of...
A haven for the forgotten: Paws 52 Animal Rescue
In the tranquil countryside of Hartselle, a haven of hope and healing flourishes quietly. Far from the city’s hustle and bustle, this refuge offers second chances, providing a home for the overlooked and forgotten. This is Paws 52, a non-profit animal rescue founded by the mother-daughter team, Kalisa and Mellisa Barnett.
‘Everybody wants to be a cat’
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts performs Disney’s ‘The Aristocats KIDS’. HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For weeks, students of Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts have been meticulously marking and rehearsing lines and choreography for their debut showcase of Disney’s “The Aristocats KIDS.” On Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, the junior performers put on a show for family, friends and others at Wallace State’s Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Both acts saw full houses and ovations throughout the lively musical numbers straight from the 1970 Disney classic “The Aristocats.” A handful of new songs was also added to the script.
Gourmet to go: Connie Brechtel’s take on catering and meal prep
For Connie Brechtel, the kitchen has always been more than just a place to prepare meals; it’s been the heart of her family’s legacy. Her passion for cooking can be traced back to her childhood, where she spent countless hours watching her Aunt Rene at her small café in Decatur in the late 70s.
New soaker hoses installed at Logan and Cleveland Community Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the opening day of the season, the Logan and Cleveland Community Garden has been a hive of activity, with community gardeners, volunteers and project managers working to make several improvements and additions. Their efforts have significantly enhanced the space’s beauty and functionality. The garden, with its raised concrete planter beds, showcases their dedication and desire to test their green thumbs and see what the earth and elbow grease can produce. In late April, the group met to do the annual spring clean of the area. Volunteers from Cullman County Master Gardeners and First United Methodist Church tackled...
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