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In the Kitchen and by the Lake with Roxanne Bukacek

Historic Riverside home holds multitude of memories, stories Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Mackenzie Free Roxanne Bukacek’s Riverside home overlooking the sparkling waters of Logan Martin Lake is a treasure trove of history, paying homage to the family, as well as the town that shaped her.  There are keepsakes and memories from four generations of family members who have shared meals, hopes, dreams, laughter and tears within the home’s walls. But there’s also a number of artifacts from bygone days that tell part of Riverside’s story. “This house was built in 1872,” she said. “Riverside was a big logging town, and the sawmill needed a doctor for the employees, and the only way they could get one was to build him a house.” After the sawmill closed, and the doctor moved away,
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On the Water: Docks and Shoreline 2025

More than a place to park your boat It doesn’t seem so long
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Downtown Gadsden

Thriving at the Heart of the City Story by Cherith FlukerSubmitted and staff
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Front of the boat

Love of fishing deepens father & son bond Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by
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Recent Stories

Lights in the Park winners

No sooner than Thanksgiving’s leftovers are history, a transformation of Lakeside Park begins to take place – lighting up the nighttime sky to add sparkle to the Christmas season. While
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Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run 2024 in Photos

Another big success in year two From start to finish, the 2024 edition of Pell City Rotary Jingle Bell Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk had it all. By the
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Catchin’ the Coosa January 2025

Pro fishing tips on Logan Martin Lake and Neely Henry Lake with Zeke Gossett Logan Martin During the winter, fishing on Logan Martin is the best time to catch the
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Coosa Riverkeeper: Why you should sink your Chrismas Tree

Now that the holiday season is over and you’re putting away your Christmas and New Years decorations, Coosa Riverkeeper staff would like to remind you of how to properly sink
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Boo Bash steps it up this year

Logan Martin does Halloween right! If you had to describe Boo Bash 2024 is a single word, it would have to be creativity. From giant rubber ducks to a pontoon
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Lakeside Live Music Fest on Logan Martin

Savoring another success What began as a spark of an idea to bring an outdoor music event to the community caught fire and has grown year over year into one
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TAKE 5 - Events

Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
When: First and third Fridays, Jan. 3 and 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase
Where: Leeds Civic Center, 1000 Park Drive
Why: Play bingo for cash prizes while raising money for local charities. Call Don Tice at 205-542-0671 for information

Who: Leeds Arts Council
What: Masterpiece Mondays at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center
When: Monday, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 9 a.m. to noon. Open every Monday.
Where: Leeds Theatre and Arts Center, 8140 Parkway Drive, Leeds
Why: Open every Monday, exhibiting art of new and local artists. www.facebook/com/leeds.a.council

Who: Imagination Place Children’s Museum
What: Sensory Friendly First Saturday
When: Jan. 6, Feb. 2 and March 2, 8 to 10 a.m., through Sept. 6, 2025
Where: Imagine Place, 501 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Those with sensory sensitivities are invited to experience our spaces with dimmed lighting and limited sounds. Regular admission applies to the sensory friendly period: $8 per person for children and adults, free for children under 24 months, free for Hardin Center members, and $2 per person for families with EBT cards (up to 6 people)

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