Hartselle Living

01/09/2026

Hartselle Police Chief Alan McDearmond and his wife, Heather, have breathed new life into a landmark of Morgan County’s past. The couple recently purchased the former Eva Methodist Church and are transforming it into a gathering place for the community. They hope to open the renewed space this month.

Photos by Lydia Chrietzberg Hartselle Police Chief Alan McDearmond and his wife, Heather, have breathed new life into a landmark of Morgan County’s past. The couple recently purchased the former Eva Methodist Church and are transforming it into a gathering place for the community. They hope to ope...

01/06/2026

2025 weddings: Katie + Lucas

📷: RAW Images

The Proposal Lucas had to work on Valentine’s Day, so we hadn’t planned a date night. I came home from college that weekend, and we decided to go eat at the 360 Grill in Florence. When Lucas picked me up, he said we needed to look at a truck—hardly unusual, since we’re always checking out ne...

01/06/2026

2025 weddings: Camryn + McCall

📷: Photos by Jo

Photos by Jo   Camryn & McCall May 24, 2025   The couple first connected online in 2020 when McCall sent Camryn a playful message that read, “If COVID doesn’t take you out, can I?” From that moment on, the two hit it off — and the rest, as Camryn says, is history. M...

12/31/2025

Our annual bridal issue hits stands this week! This edition features local newlyweds who share their love stories with us 🤍

On the cover:

Ella Pike and Chase Maner, who were married at Charlie’s Vineyard at Frost Farm in Eva in October 2025.

📷: Haley Bates Photography

12/31/2025

The Question

"What’s the best marriage advice you’ve ever received?"

What’s the best marriage advice you’ve ever received?

12/31/2025

2025 weddings: Madison + Ryan

📷: Photos by Jo

  Madison and Ryan’s story began in the familiar halls of high school. Though their paths crossed often through mutual friends and school events, it wasn’t until Madison’s senior year and Ryan’s junior year that sparks truly flew. A shared love of music sealed their connection—aft...

12/31/2025

2025 weddings: Taylor + Chance

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  The proposal Knowing Taylor’s love for sharks, Chance planned a surprise trip to the Georgia Aquarium — a dream destination for her. But throughout the day, he mysteriously refused to take her into the Ocean Voyager exhibit, home of the whale sharks she’d been dying to see. “Final...

12/31/2025

Just over a year ago, 25-year-old speech-language pathologist Celeste Bradley could not have imagined how drastically her life would change.

Freshly graduated with a master’s degree from Alabama A&M University, she was thriving at Achievement Pediatric Therapies in Hartselle, helping children find their voices and build confidence. Her career was purposeful, her future bright — until everything shifted in the span of a few weeks.

Just over a year ago, 25-year-old speech-language pathologist Celeste Bradley could not have imagined how drastically her life would change. Freshly graduated with a master’s degree from Alabama A&M University, she was thriving at Achievement Pediatric Therapies in Hartselle, helping child...

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...