Hartselle Living

10/30/2025

Dear reader, Another six issues have come and gone. Another year is winding down, and somehow, we’re already on the brink of 2026. Time has a way of moving fast, doesn’t it? Each year, I’m reminded to slow down, take it all in, and be grateful for the moments that make up this beautiful, fleet...

10/30/2025

Photos by Justin Powell With the arrival of fall, the holiday spirit is already in the air—and in Hartselle, that means the return of the anticipated Hartselle Holiday Market. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, and it will once again take place at the Hartselle Civic Center on Nov. 1....

10/27/2025

Santa Wayne (Cobb), right, of Hartselle and Gregg Orr pose for a photo at the Christmas in the Park event last year in Falkville. This year’s event will be held Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

📷: Photo by Lisa Gillis Wilhite

The November/December issue of Hartselle Living has hit the stands. Pick up a copy at the newspaper office or select businesses along Main Street. To subscribe for only $16.30 a year, call 256-773-6566.

10/22/2025

Special to the Enquirer

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! 💌

📷: RAW Images



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...