Hartselle Living

09/30/2025

✨ Calling all ℕ𝔼𝕎𝕃𝕐𝕎𝔼𝔻𝕊! We want to feature your big day! 💍

Hartselle Living is looking for beautiful weddings to showcase in an upcoming issue — and your love story could be one of them! Selected weddings will receive a two-page spread that includes photos, a write-up of your special day, and a shout-out to all your amazing vendors. There is no cost to be included.

👉 To be eligible, either the bride or groom must have grown up in, currently live in or held their wedding in Hartselle or Morgan County.

The bridal submission form can be found here: https://www.hartselleenquirer.com/hartselle-bridal-form/

📅 Deadline for initial inquiries is Oct. 3.

📧 For more information, email [email protected]

Know someone who fits the bill? Tag them below! 💌

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09/04/2025

Photos by Justin Powell In 2021, Dee McCormick began thinking seriously about starting Hartselle’s first all-girls troop with Scouting America. “I was kicking around the idea of there being a girls’ troop…for about a year,” McCormick said. Several leaders, including McCormick and fellow sc...

09/04/2025

What began as a childhood spent roaming the pastures of Goose Pond Farm has evolved into a flourishing agritourism venture for sisters Mary-Sidney and Abigail Ritch. Now named Hidden Rivers Farm, the farm is nestled on the land where the two were raised, and offers a seasonal experience that blends nature, community and a deep love for the outdoors.

Photos contributed What began as a childhood spent roaming the pastures of Goose Pond Farm has evolved into a flourishing agritourism venture for sisters Mary-Sidney and Abigail Ritch. Now named Hidden Rivers Farm, the farm is nestled on the land where the two were raised, and offers a seasonal expe...

09/04/2025

Long before strength and conditioning became a staple in high school athletics, Jim Witt was laying the groundwork. The Hartselle resident was inducted into the Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame earlier this summer, at 73 years old, recognized not only for his brief but successful competitive career, but more importantly, for becoming the state’s first high school strength coach and shaping the sport’s foundation in Alabama.

Long before strength and conditioning became a staple in high school athletics, Jim Witt was laying the groundwork. The Hartselle resident was inducted into the Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame earlier this summer, at 73 years old, recognized not only for his brief but successful competitive career...

09/04/2025

The latest issue of Hartselle Living is out now!

This issue is packed with local stories, fall events and community highlights you won’t want to miss.

Check it out at the link below 📖✨

https://hartselleliving-al.newsmemory.com/

07/21/2025

🌟 Help us tell the next great story! 🌟

We’re working on our September/October issue and looking for inspiring locals to feature — the quiet helpers, the creative minds, the ones making Hartselle and Morgan County better every day.

Know someone who fits the bill? An artist, musician, volunteer, or everyday hero?

👇 Tag them below or send an email to [email protected] 💌

Let’s give them the spotlight they deserve.

07/02/2025

As stage lights rise and the curtain opens—a quiet revolution in arts education is underway at Hartselle High School. Thanks to the vision and dedication of theatre director Lisa King, what was once a single elective has become a full-scale program where students shine, stories come to life and creativity takes center stage.

Photos by Kelsey Hensley As stage lights rise and the curtain opens—a quiet revolution in arts education is underway at Hartselle High School. Thanks to the vision and dedication of theatre director Lisa King, what was once a single elective has become a full-scale program where students shine, st...

07/02/2025

For many, the dream of moving across the world to start a new chapter remains just that—a dream. But for Shane and Mackeen Sieweke, the opportunity to leave behind the familiar rhythms of life in Hartselle and embrace the quiet, rugged beauty of northern Scotland was too unique to pass up.

Photos by Rachel Howard and contributed For many, the dream of moving across the world to start a new chapter remains just that—a dream. But for Shane and Mackeen Sieweke, the opportunity to leave behind the familiar rhythms of life in Hartselle and embrace the quiet, rugged beauty of northern Sco...

07/02/2025

Shane Sieweke and his family traded their Alabama roots for a new adventure in Lairg, Scotland—where they now serve as the innkeepers of The Crask Inn. Surrounded by breathtaking views and the warmth of true Highland hospitality, they’re discovering home in the most unexpected place.

Don’t miss their incredible story in the July/August issue of Hartselle Living!

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05/05/2025

Warmer weather is here and thoughts of getting away may be kicking in. Food, entertainment and travel costs have continued to rise year over year, but you can go on that vacation while staying on budget. Here are a few tips to make your money go further.

How to vacation on a budget By Jalyn Ignont Redstone Federal Credit Union Warmer weather is here and thoughts of getting away may be kicking in. Food, entertainment and travel costs have continued to rise year over year, but you can go on that vacation while staying on budget. Here are a few tips to...

05/05/2025

“I’ve always believed shelter animals deserve a chance to prove how special they are,” Tammy says. Her passion for this cause ignited when she adopted her first dog, Rocko, a 10-week-old Blue Heeler, from a local shelter.

Photos by Rachel Howard For nearly 15 years, Tammy Watson has been a beacon of hope for shelter animals, dedicating countless hours to ensure as many as possible find loving homes. At the Hartselle Animal Shelter, where she has volunteered off and on for a decade, Tammy spends six hours a week worki...

05/05/2025

Bozeman’s passion for photography began in 2002 with the birth of his second child, a time when digital cameras became more accessible. Already an avid hiker, he naturally started bringing his camera along on his outdoor adventures. The ability to instantly see and learn from his images fueled his enthusiasm, leading him to submit photos for publication—an experience that got him “hooked.”

Photos by Keith Bozeman Hartselle-based photographer Keith Bozeman has made a name for himself in the world of outdoor and nature photography, and his latest recognition only adds to his growing list of achievements. His image, Tennessee River Kayak Sunset, recently won second place in the Nature-Ba...