Lifestyle Columnists
Johnson, Strickland to marry in May
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edward Johnson, Jr. of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jane, to ...
Callie Nelson
Extention offers spring landscape tips for summer
While meeting on last night with the Dallas County Master Gardener’s Association the conversation turned toward getting ready ...
Lifestyle Columnists
Jean Martin, a Selma treasure will be missed
By Becky Nichols There are many people whom I cannot imagine Selma being without and Jean Martin is ...
Callie Nelson
Action tips to help protect self, others from spreading flu
News reports abound lately about outbreaks of the flu across our state and nations, with many reports that ...
Editors Pick
Prominent New York Rabbi meets with friends in Selma
On Sunday, Aug. 19, at the invitation of congregation members Ronnie Lee and Hannah Berger, more than 50 ...
Callie Nelson
Food safety tips for when the power goes out
We’re in the midst of hurricane season, but there are also other times when your power may go ...
Callie Nelson
Unclutter your desk and reduce your stress
“I know it’s on my desk somewhere!” If this statement sounds familiar then it’s time you got busy ...
Callie Nelson
Tips on dealing with those pesky food cravings
No matter what the reason for these cravings, you can overcome, or manage your cravings.
Callie Nelson
Know the salt to fill your shaker
From a cooking perspective the main difference is texture. Table salt is very fine which makes it easy ...
Callie Nelson
Static electricity at the pump can start a fire
Signs on gas pumps warning about the dangers of static electricity while refueling your car are not a ...
Callie Nelson
Planning for the day of shopping after Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving is when Dallas County citizens, as well as millions across our state gets up ...
Callie Nelson
Tips to enjoying a tasty and safe Thanksgiving meal
Thanksgiving Day is less than two weeks away and as it approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives ...
Callie Nelson
Help feed our bay area friends
Even though the Deepwater Horizon oil well has been capped and is no longer spilling oil into the ...
Callie Nelson
Leadership conference set for Oct. 6-7
The Alabama Community Leadership Network Annual Conference is Oct. 6 and 7 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ...
Callie Nelson
Home improvements can equal big savings
No matter where you live or what your income level, we are looking for ways to save around ...