By Kevin McKinley Lifestyles January 16, 2020
Along the coach roads of time
In the early days of Alabama the stage coach was king of the road. It was an era of virgin pine forests, unadulterated creeks and swampy low lands which could make travel lonely and dangerous. Many...
By Russell Brown Lifestyles January 16, 2020
A brief history of local churches
Often we think of some discovered building seen in our daily travels as simply a structure, but sometimes it is part of a long history. Along Highway 29 near the center of the county are a scattering of churches. Among the variety of denominations...
By Earline Smith Crews Lifestyles January 16, 2020
That's right, it's the time for violet picking
Our time to pick violets was when the first one was found. Sometime around the end of February we started looking for violets. Best places were in the woods that had been controlled or purpose burned over. Usually the burns were done in the first...
By Staff Report Lifestyles January 16, 2020
Atmore PRAYER BREAKFAST A Prayer Breakfast will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at Atmore Community Hospital's Mayson Auditorium, located at 401 Medical Park Dr. in Atmore. A $12 donation at the door or tickets can be...
By Dr. Kelly Rexroat Lifestyles January 16, 2020
Vaping continues to pose health risks to youth
New federal regulations make it illegal for retailers to sell any tobacco product including e-cigarettes to people under 21. Adrienne Duke, a family and child development studies specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, said the new...
By Lou Vickery Lifestyles January 16, 2020
The Sunshine Report
The Sea of Galliee and the Dead Sea both have the same water source. The water that flows into both of these seas originates in the Hermon Mountains among the roots of the cedar trees in Lebanon. It flows down clear and cool to form the Jordan...
By Kevin McKinley Lifestyles January 9, 2020
Alabama's lost communities of the Civil War
The War Between the States (Civil War) had the dual effect of altering the fortunes of men and communities alike. Prior to the war, some rural communities experienced the spring time of their...
By Jim Stanton Lifestyles January 9, 2020
More people should be involved with radio
As part of a group of ham radio operators that enjoys experimenting with high attitude weather balloons we are now getting ready to try a new adventure, this will involve using special balloons that have been known to stay up for as long as two...
By Earline Smith Crews Lifestyles January 9, 2020
Song writer from Flomaton to Nashville
Betty A. Jones, a Flomaton native, always dreamed of her poems and stories being told in a song. In high school, Betty wrote a song that gave her the idea to be a country music songwriter. A country song has to be written as a story so as to be sung...
By Dr. Kelly Rexroat Lifestyles January 9, 2020
Tips to help avoid ʻcrape murder' when pruning
This time of year, too many crape myrtles are slaugh- tered. Homeowners go wild pruning these trees, possibly damaging and stunting their growth and beauty. Crape myrtles are a popu- lar choice because of the bright bloom colors of red, white, pink...
Do you know about Florida Cowboys?
Most people are familiar with the tales of cowboys in the Old West leading herds of cattle from Texas to places such as Kansas. Movies such as Lonesome Dove have characterized cattle drives from Texas to Montana and movies such as Monte Walsh (with...
By Patsy Green Lifestyles January 2, 2020
Remembering the joys of Christmas
I've always called them gravel lakes. I thought of them as places to swim, boat and fish. The first gravel lakes I experienced were at Mystic Springs (near McDavid), and I've also spent a lot of time...
2020 marks two years writing for the Ledger
Dear Friends, This being the first article for 2020, I want to tell you all some things I have planned for the New Year. First, I must tell you this is ending a complete two years of writing for The Tri-City Ledger under BYGONE TIMES. I never in a...
By Staff Report Lifestyles January 2, 2020
Tips and guidelines for returning gifts this year
The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn't your style? It's okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning a Christmas gift can be a source of anxiety for Christmas gift-givers and recipients. However, there is no need to...
By Earline Smith Crews Lifestyles December 24, 2019
Remembering 56 years ago
56 years ago, on December 28th, we two innocents stood before Judge Jean Kirkland in the courthouse in Brewton, Alabama and vowed to love, honor and obey (ouch) each other until death and taxes came due. All he owned was a car and the monthly...
By Kevin McKinley Lifestyles December 24, 2019
Family life in Little Escambia
Along Pecan Lane a series of old wood frame houses provide a historical context among the modern brick homes and Flomaton Speedway. Prior to the coming of Highway 113 this street was called Sardine...
By Russell Brown Lifestyles December 24, 2019
Christmas party at Alger Sullivan
Hello dear readers. In this note I take the role of one of our society's past leaders who was well known for her weekly greetings and current news, in order to report on a special event. Last week the society held our annual December meeting and...
By Dr. J. Daniel Raulerson Lifestyles December 24, 2019
2019 offered a lot to 4-H youth in Escambia Co.
2019: Year End Review: At this time of the year, everyone seems to have a little time to take a breath and think back upon all of the moments that impacted them over the past year. At Escambia County 4-H, we have had a year with many moments which...
By Lou Vickery Lifestyles December 24, 2019
The letter in Ruth's mailbox was unusual to say the least. There was no stamp on it and no return address. Immediately upon entering the door to her home, Ruth began to open the letter. The letter read: Dear Ruth: I will be stopping by for dinner t...
Rolling commerce in the Old South
The decades that followed the War Between the States saw dramatic changes in the way people conducted day-to-day business in relation to shopping and trade. Around the time of the war, salesmen would...
By Jim Stanton Lifestyles December 19, 2019
With Christmas on us I think back to some of my first Christmas holidays, like most other kids the important thing to me was being out of school for a couple of weeks. Waking up on Christmas morning and coming into the living room and seeing all...
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and after
I would give anything to take y'all back in time with me to experience Christmas in the poor house. You will need to play along and imagine here. The smells of Washington Delicious apples, Lake Wells oranges, Mama's traditional Christmas cake frosted...
By Special to the Ledger Lifestyles December 19, 2019
Tips to help safely serve food and leftovers
Foodborne illness will put an instant damper on holiday celebrations. Practicing holiday food safety can reduce the chances of someone getting sick. Preparing and Serving Food "Do not let foods linger during preparation," said Angela Treadaway, a...
Nettie Quill was queen of the river
Alabama's rivers have always been a major transportation artery for commerce and travelers. In the early days of Alabama, flat boats and canoes made the journey down rivers and creeks carrying news...
By Patsy Green Lifestyles December 12, 2019
It's been a very dry year in our area
It's been dry. On my walk the other day I came to realize just how dry it's been around here this year. As the picture shows, I was able to walk across an area that is usually underwater. The...
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