Discover, The Essence of St. Clair County

10/03/2025

The latest edition of Discover is out in print and online. We have a bunch of great stories from all over St. Clair in this edition. Big Things happening at Big Canoe Creek Preserve, honoring veterans with a new mural downtown Pell City and at the museum, new business opening, Multi-million-dollar project on the table, Ashville's rising modeling star, Service above Self at Rotary, Willie Mae 'Snookie' Turner Beavers, Caden's Light Shines, Final Focus and more.

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08/26/2025

For Jean Barnett of Pell City, her 70-mile, weeklong trek along a portion of the Camino Frances or French Way in Spain was the journey of a lifetime.

Pell City resident makes the journey of a lifetime Story by Paul SouthSubmitted Photos For the pilgrims who annually flock to Spain from around the world to walk all or part of the Camino de Santia…

08/20/2025

Great news for our treasure, Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve! Kudos to all involved!
Doug Morrison Don Smith Candice Hill City of Springville, Alabama StClairCountyAl.com Stan Batemon Blair Goodgame

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SPRINGVILLE, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has announced a $335,837 grant aimed at enhancing the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve in St. Clair County. The funding, aw

08/20/2025

The natural rock bridge at Chandler Mountain is a rare geological feature and a key piece of the mountain's natural beauty.

Key part of Chandler Mountain’s rare natural beauty Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Mackenzie Free Sometimes nature’s miracles enter our hearts, souls and minds with a bang, like the colors of the Nor…

08/13/2025

The latest edition of Discover is out online and on shelves, free to read.

We have great stories on Chandler Mountain and it's Rock Bridge, beyond St. Clair Arena, visiting Camino de Santiago, Art at the Museum of Pell City, Eden and New Hope Baptist at 200, the Quiltwright of Pell City, Town and Country Ford expansion, Douglas Manufacturing, the latest on St. Clair Health, and, of course, Final Focus.

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07/30/2025

The National Wild Turkey Federation kicks off return to St. Clair with hugely successful fundraiser.

NWTF auction and fundraiser a huge success Story and photos byGraham Hadley For the first time in a quarter of a century, the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation held a Hunting Her…

07/22/2025

Check out Gaston Williams and how he is connecting the perfect pups with their perfect owners all over the country.

Gaston Williamson enjoying life as a professional puppy transporter Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted photos Gaston Williamson spent most of his career helping to connect con…

07/13/2025

Hey now, he's an All-Star! 🌟

Congrats to Casey Mize on representing the Tigers in his first All-Star Game!

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07/10/2025

Cody Stubbs made headlines (and a Discover St. Clair article) as a rodeo champion. Now he has returned to St. Clair as a chiropractor, adding to the region's ever-growing medical community.

Rodeo champion Cody Stubbs back home again Story by Carol PappasStaff and submitted photos It’s been quite a ride, but the young man who at 15 had amassed dozens of championships in the rodeo circu…

06/25/2025

Check out how Jessie Holmes, formerly of Odenville, won the Iditarod, one of the most difficult races in the world!

Former Odenville resident wins 2025 Iditarod Dogsled Race Top Photo: Jessie Holmes, formerly of Odenville, taking part in the Iditarod Dogsled Race, which he won this year.Photo by Dave Poyzer, onl…

06/18/2025

Springville had done a spectacular job of preserving its history while creating an inviting and vibrant downtown. From the Rock School to Nichol's Nook and surrounding businesses, they have made amazing things happen.

Historic preservation and revitalization done right Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham Hadley When Brad Waid, a Bloomfield Hills, Mich.,-based motivational speaker returns home to this St. Clair C…

06/06/2025

The June and July edition of Discover is out in print and online. In this edition, check out how Springville is doing historic preservation and revitalization right, a former Odenville resident wins the Iditarod, Cowboy Cody Stubbs returns as a chiropractor, the National Wildlife Turkey Federation St. Clair Chapter is reborn and much more.

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