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Who do you love? Saying it big on Main Street

When “I Love Lucy”-style heart signs with personal Valentine’s Day greetings began appearing above Old Town sidewalks, it was the culmination of the Helena Arts ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 24, 2014 3:31 pm

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Belles host Gatsby Takes Helena ball

The Cahaba Lily Chapter of the Helena Belles invite you to their second annual ball, "Gatsby Takes Helena" on Saturday, March 1, from 7-11 p.m. ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 17, 2014 11:14 am

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Locals support movie shoot in Old Town Helena

“Camera roll. Quiet please. No talking, guys. Wrap it up. Sound roll.” Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 10, 2014 4:28 pm

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Snow angels help out in city’s time of need

It started with councilman and blogger Hal Woodman’s suggestion that if Helena received any snow, he would hold a contest for the Best Little Snowman ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, February 3, 2014 1:58 pm

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Spring has arrived at Native Beach Tan

Becky Tate and her daughter, Laura, will be heading to market again soon, but spring is arriving daily already at their store Native Beach Tan ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 27, 2014 3:49 pm

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Let art fire you up

Are you ready? Shelly Bailey and her Helena School of Art teachers are taking creativity and its documented positive effect on the brain seriously – ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 20, 2014 3:05 pm

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Griffin donates family heirlooms to museum

Charles Griffin, whose family goes back five generations in Helena, has donated the spinning wheel and loom belonging to his great-great grandmother along with accompanying ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 13, 2014 4:38 pm

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Griffins celebrate end of deployment

This time last year, Mac and Laura Childs Griffin were keeping their faith strong and their minds positive, but facing together the reality of his ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, January 6, 2014 4:07 pm

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Claudia Deason – Better Than Paula Dean

Three generations are gathered at Claudia Deason’s dining table to share a hand making dozens of batches of traditional cookies that will be given to ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Thursday, December 26, 2013 9:22 am

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Sassy Sisters Boutique a dream come true for owner

JoEllen Ramsey believes that her recently opened Sassy Sisters Boutique is “what I was slated to do when I walked across the stage years ago ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 16, 2013 10:49 am

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Helena family perform in ‘The Nutcracker’

When the curtain rises on the 2013 Grebel Center for Dance presentation of ‘The Nutcracker,’ Karrington Davis, age 5, will make her stage debut as ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 9, 2013 5:02 pm

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Helena residents have a lot to be thankful for

Congratulations to Helena’s cheerleaders for their outstanding performances at the UCA State Youth Competition. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, December 2, 2013 2:51 pm

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Helena celebrates Christmas with 43rd annual parade

The route along Hwy 261 will no doubt once again be lined with enthusiastic holiday celebrants and Christmas lovers of all ages on Saturday, Dec. ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, November 25, 2013 4:06 pm

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Twins’ drawings to be featured in calendar

“Once, I glued crayons to the top of a canvas and melted them with a blow dryer. It looked like it was raining colors,” Jake ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, November 11, 2013 4:56 pm

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Helena looks to improve offerings with ACE program

On Oct. 17, a large crowd of business people, educators and Helena residents gathered for part one of the Alabama Communities of Excellence program. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 28, 2013 2:57 pm

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