Thanksgiving is upon us and for many, this is the start of the holiday season.  We were a small family, five of us, but like most of you, I remember and cherish the tradition of our meal … more

John Duque wanted to get something more memorable out of his 21st birthday than buying  alcohol legally. So he packed up his truck, left his home in Ventura, California, and drove toward Jasper, … more

This week I was doing some organizing and pulled out all of Wyatt’s school pictures.I had been successful at keeping them all together (no small feat given the low-level chronic chaos we have come … more

Sharing God's love is paramount at Indian Creek Youth Camp, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.However, summer romances are also as much of a camp tradition as skit night and the Green … more

Judicial overreach usually isn't encouraged in this part of the country, but some parents have welcomed an order from a Georgia judge banning the Elf on the Shelf.The mock order, signed Nov. 4 by … more

KINGS BAY, Ga. – A Cordova, Alabama, native is stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines.Seaman Brady Ireland, a 2020 … more

In the middle of Game 4 of the World Series, Truist Park went eerily silent. Everyone in the stadium — fans, players, announcers, umpires – stood stony-faced as cameras panned the crowd and … more

I have a few more recipes to share from my wonderful weekend catching up with life long friends. As I mentioned, the purpose of the weekend was pure R&R with lots of laughter, walking, picking … more

Living on Smith Lake has its advantages, but for parents like Jordan Wilson, it also comes with risks.Her children, 2-and-a-half year-old Oakley and 1-and-a-half year-old Tru, are around water now … more

Thankfully, I am past the age where I get asked if I intend to "have another one," but if I were to be asked I'd assume the topic was dogs, not babies.The head count at our house currently sits at … more