BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — November 17, 2025 TriaVision, one of Alabama’s fastest-growing vision care groups, is welcoming VisionFirst, a leading eye care practice with nearly 30 years of history and five locations, into its statewide network. The integration brings all VisionFirst clinics and providers under the TriaVision brand, strengthening the organization’s reach and expanding world-class vision care access for the patients of Alabama. After decades of service as UAB faculty members, 14 former UAB Callahan
It’s the most meaningful time of the year — Small Business Season! November 1st – December 31st, 2025 This holiday season, let’s make sure every purchase has a purpose. When you choose local, you’re investing in more than a product or service. You’re powering dreams, jobs, and the places that make our community feel like home. Think about your favorite traditions: the café with the best cocoa, the boutique where you always find that just-right gift, the restaurant where celebrations become traditions.
LAURA NATION | Times staff writer It’s been a Pell City tradition for decades, with each annual installment designed to highlight and praise local businesses and industries, as well as the people and causes that make the city shine brighter. It was Doris Munkus who stepped into the spotlight of Pell City’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Thursday night before a crowd gathered at Celebrations in Pell City. Her talent and hard work has been felt throughout the community since she and her husband, Victor, became
Posted on April 23, 2025By jthompson@cityofpellcity.netIn Pell City News The Pell City Parks & Recreation Department recently installed a new, state-of-the-art lightning detection system at the Pell City Sports Complex. The system monitors a zone around the Complex and automatically notifies attendees of approaching lightning via flashing lights and a brief siren. Provided by Perry Weather, the system is connected to a global, real-time weather monitoring platform that provides more accurate and reliable
A ribbon cutting was recently held at the Jennifer-Leah Walking track in Ragland to introduce the community to the newly installed Book Walk while also highlighting the Move Alabama community challenge. The free event brought out community members of all ages. Participants read the featured book while completing physical activity challenges and children jumped in the bounce house while families played frisbee together. The free event brought out community members of all ages. A book walk displays the pages
Dona Bonnett Launches New Book: 50 Marketing Tips for Your Small Business Odenville, AL— Local business leader and marketing expert Dona Atkinson Bonnett is excited to announce the launch of her latest book, 50 Marketing Tips for Your Small Business, a practical and essential guide for small business owners looking to attract more customers and enhance their visibility. The book is now available on Amazon in both Kindle e-book and paperback formats. Building and growing a small business is a