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Support Helena businesses during First Friday events

When Kim McCoy relocated her business, Tougie Baby, to Helena one of her first questions was “What types of events does the city host to ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 21, 2013 3:41 pm

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Birmingham Motoring Club holds event in Helena

In 1967, Stan Stepleton was sporting a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 around Albertville. Just recently he found and began restoration of the same model, a ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, October 14, 2013 3:45 pm

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Day recounts history of Helena businessman

Dr. James Sanders Day, professor of History at Montevallo University, said he became interested in the coalfields he writes about in his recently published book, ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 9:54 am

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Helena Arts Council calling all Helena artists

Members of the first-ever Helena Arts Council are excited to announce an opportunity to Meet & Greet Your Fellow Creatives on Thursday, Oct. 3, from ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, September 30, 2013 4:52 pm

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These brothers are dedicated to reading

Both Canaan Bradley and his brother, Caleb, are avid readers, but cannot be relegated to the bookworm category, as both have a well-rounded slate of ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, September 23, 2013 3:57 pm

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Coming and going in Helena

August has come and gone, speeding us along past a full blue moon toward back-to-school and autumn football in all its Alabama guises. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, September 9, 2013 4:29 pm

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Helena Market Days ends another successful season

Our long-time faithful volunteer and procurer/scheduler of chef demos, Mary Perko, made it possible for us to enjoy a double-header summer farewell with Chef Chris ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:02 pm

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New building block for Helena’s art community

The Helena School of Art is planning its grand opening for Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, August 26, 2013 3:24 pm

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Making friends through art

“I slept in castles and fell in love because I was taught to dream” are the Taylor Swift lyrics that inspired artists Laurie Kramer and ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, August 19, 2013 4:31 pm

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Working out in rhinestones

Karen Rowland is a dynamo of energy and a whirlwind of color. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, August 12, 2013 2:51 pm

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Ladies finish quilt, started in 1939

"A couple of years ago, I got a call from a man, Carl Risch, about finishing a quilt that was started by his grandmother,” Lura ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, August 5, 2013 3:49 pm

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Helena has a new coffee shop

Welcome to Helena’s newest coffee shop; you will want to check out the donuts while you are there. Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 29, 2013 3:55 pm

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Helena moving ahead with city improvements

After receiving the news that Helena is one of six Alabama cities chosen by the Alabama Communities of Excellence program for 2013, Mayor Mark Hall ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 22, 2013 6:33 pm

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Artist reflects on childhood

“Life is about discovery,” believes Helena artist Brian Bohanan. “If you don’t continuously open yourself to new insights and experiences, you are missing out.” Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 15, 2013 2:39 pm

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Easy Street Resale – Unique, Shabby Chic & Antique

Easy Street Resale is owned by Helena residents Bo and Rachel Goodson. My recent visit there was fun, plus it introduced me to a 2013 ... Read more

by Laura Brookhart, Monday, July 8, 2013 2:48 pm

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