Reinvest In Your Community

Reinvest In Your Community

Story By Hannah LesterPhotos By Robert Noles and Hannah Lester Holidays bring families together — and they should bring communities together, too.  Behind the counter at Auburn Oil Co Bookstore are members of the Auburn community. The bookstore is located in the...
A Christmas Tree Tradition

A Christmas Tree Tradition

Story By Will Crews Photos By Robert Noles And Contributed by Gilbert’s Christmas Tree Farm Ray Gilbert bought his first Christmas trees in 1983. They were Virginia Pines. Five years later — after giving the trees time to grow — he made his first sale. Now,...
The Season of Giving

The Season of Giving

Story By Will FairlessPhotos Contributed by the East Alabama Food Bank Christmas is a time for good food, good company and generosity. For recipes to help with that first component of the holiday season, turn to page 48.  Unfortunately, many churches and other...
The Joy In The Show

The Joy In The Show

Story by Abby DriggersPhotos Contributed by East Alabama Community Ballet Theatre inspires human connection — the moments of exchange between performers and their audience.  The holiday season is the time of year for productions, shows and lots of singing....
“Opelika: A Downtown Christmas Destination”

“Opelika: A Downtown Christmas Destination”

Story By Hannah Lester  Photos By Robert Noles and Hannah Lester  Opelika is a Hallmark Christmas town. You can’t tell me otherwise.  Christmas decorations everywhere, events for the community, couples walking hand-in-hand through downtown and even —...