Community Corner

Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...

Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...

It’s time for spooks and spirits and things that go bump in the night (probably looking for the last Snickers bar in the Treat bag)! Halloween began with the ancient Celts, who...

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time
of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact
that there are about 47...

January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family...

What has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive...

Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the...

In 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact...

What does Veterans Day mean to Addison and Winston county, AL?
Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face!
If...