Leeds Living

01/01/2026

We’ve had a blast sharing stories from this community in 2025.
As the year draws to a close, we look back with gratitude for the opportunity and forward with excitement for what's to come.
Here's to 2026!

12/30/2025

Santa Claus has come and gone, but Stephen and Katie Patterson still enjoy spending time with their children in the home they built for them.

🏠Links in bio to our website and digital issue for our feature on them and their home.
📸 Kathleen Ivy Photography

Stephen and Katie Patterson enjoy the home they built with their children in mind.

12/25/2025

It's not just Santa's elves who have been working to make sure families wake up to a joyous Christmas morning. The volunteers at Leeds Outreach work year round to help Leeds families in need. May you all have a Merry Christmas!

🎁 Read the full story at the link below.
📸 Michaela Bankston

Leeds Outreach serves community members in need by providing necessities as well as Christmas presents.

12/19/2025

We asked Brayden Davis, Alabama DECA State President, five questions about DECA and their coffee fundraiser, DECA Brew.

See his answers at the link below.
📸 Dakota Duvall

Five Questions for Alabama DECA State President and LHS Vice President of Membership & State Affairs

12/16/2025

The latest issue features stories about Leeds Outreach, Leeds High School DECA, Fairygodmother's Characters and more!
Cover photo by Kathleen Ivy

Digital Issue: https://issuu.com/shelbycountyreporter/docs/leeds_living_winter_2025
Subscribe: https://www.leedslivingmagazine.com/subscribe

12/08/2025

‘Tis the season for our winter issue!

Inside you’ll find:
👑 Fairygodmother’s Characters
☕️ DECA Brew
🎄 The Patterson Family
🎁 Leeds Outreach
📖 and more

To subscribe to have every issue mailed to your house, visit leedslivingmagazine.com.
Cover photo by Kathleen Ivy

11/07/2025

Playoffs begin tonight. Here’s what you need to know. Roll Greenwave!

Round 1.


🆚 Briarwood
⏰ 7PM
📍 Lions Pride Stadium
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/5250704
📺 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/leeds-high-school-leeds-al/gam4a82e3ff1e

10/31/2025

Businesses lined the streets of downtown Leeds for the Downtown Trick or Treat earlier today. It was a great way to kick off trick or treating. 🎃

10/14/2025

Before she was Miss Alabama, Emma Terry attended Leeds High School as did her mother and grandmother.

👑Read the full story at the link below.
📸 Willie Moore

Miss Alabama Emma Terry began her journey in Leeds and will continue it on to the Miss America Stage.

10/11/2025

Battle of the Bridge 2025 💚
📸 Novel Photos

10/10/2025

Tonight is the Battle of the Bridge!
Before you head to the stadium, check out our Q&A with senior linebacker Gavin Howard.
📸 Dawn Harrison

Gavin Howard is a senior at Leeds High School, as well as a linebacker on the football team and pitcher/utility player on the baseball team.

10/09/2025

Thank you to Leeds Fire & Rescue, Leeds Alabama Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for welcoming the community out last night. 🚓🚒