Discover, The Essence of St. Clair County

11/27/2025

10/29/2025

Meet Caden Nelson, one amazing young man, whose perseverance is an inspiration to us all.

Pell City teen embraces life despite challenges Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Mackenzie FreeSubmitted Photos To know him is to love him, say family and friends. They’re describing 15-year-old Cad…

10/21/2025

Has everyone had the chance to see the amazing mural honoring veterans in Downtown Pell City?

Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Max Jolley Under a blazing St. Clair County summer sun, Mallory Walls worked at her art, transforming a blank exterior wall at Small Town Blanks  – a T-shirt shop …

10/16/2025

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10/15/2025

Amazing things are going on at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve. Not the least of which was bringing on Lucy Cleaver as education coordinator. And that is just the start.

Changes, innovation, expanded education on the horizon for nature preserve Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted photos “Come to the woods, for here is rest.”— John Muir, American nat…

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…