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 If it's "outdated," can I still use it, and how can I tell if it's still good?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

I adore eggs cooked in pretty much any fashion: fried, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, scrambled, coddled, or poached. And, I like eggs benedict style, in a salad (hard-boiled or soft as in Salade … more

The Pregnancy Test and Resource Center is now offering parenting classes to female inmates at the Walker County Jail.The classes were offered for the first time on Monday. Five women who have … more

ARLEY — An Arley art class, Art with Friends, is accepting donations to aid Ukrainian citizens. In exchange, a small watercolor painting will be gifted back to each donor. The first 50 donors … more

The Jasper Herb Society will be hosting its first Herb Day since 2019 at The Plantique on Saturday, April 9.The event, now in its 11th year, serves as a fundraiser for the group, which was founded in … more

I can chart my career through my business cards.There are five versions now. I keep the spares in a drawer in my desk. I have quite a few of each because I am the type of person who has the cards … more

They are a little bit early this year, but earlier this week I had the first of what will undoubtedly be many carpenter bee sightings throughout the spring and summer months.I really have a … more

Dear Heloise: When, upon cleaning my freezer, I find some forgotten meats and vegetables that need to be used soon, I make a pot of what I call "Doggie Goulash" for my fur kids.While the frozen goods … more

I just spent 2 days in Marion and Camden Alabama. I highly recommend heading that way if you want a short trip. The area is filled with lovely old homes and lots of old and more recent … more