#Empowered
How a village is raising ALL its children I’m sitting in the Gunn Commons on campus at the University of…
Town
Like Al Roker always says, “what’s happening in your neck of the woods”
BYOB (Build Your Own Business)
The light bulb just went off over your head. You’ve seen a need in your community — on any scale…
Locally brewed Coffee Black
A history-in-the-making of Shoals soul and funk
The Shoals is an area that is so deeply rooted in musical history. Artists like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Joe…
Living the dream?
Recent graduates discuss historic and future progress for African-Americans in media
In a time when media is consumed quickly — from texts and specific outlet notifications to Facebook and Instagram live…
Celebrating then and now
UNA’s Black Student Alliance encourages discussion, embraces culture
The Black Student Alliance, also known as the BSA, is an organization that serves to highlight, aid and enhance the…
Loving and learning
Teaching sisters tackle trauma with support
Coming from a family filled with both veteran and young educators, it was almost a no-brainer that sisters Catherine Stanley…
Project Say Something
A discussion with founder Camille Bennett
Camille Bennett was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but has called the Shoals her home since she was thirteen. Since then,…
‘Void’
The ambitious sophomore record from Florence's Oribi
Around this time last year I met with Joseph Whitehead, Jeremy Couch and Evan Sandy of Florence for the first…
Florence’s Film Foodie
Stylist Jack White spices up The Shoals
Owner of the new bistro in downtown Florence, Jack’s Place, Jack White graduated from the University of North Alabama and…
Town to Table
Unique delivery options ease cravings with convenience
Whether it’s been a long day at work or you just really don’t want to put on pants, getting your…
The King in the Kitchen
Carter McGuyer Design Group brings design to your kitchen
With our area being so affluent in the arts, it’s no surprise we have the kitchen covered, too. Carter McGuyer,…
J.U.M.P. for joy and juice
New spot in Florence wants to shake up healthy living
Eating healthy can be a trek, especially for the “no veggie” and “plain” crowds out there. It’s difficult but doable…