Living 50 Plus Decatur-Morgan

Stitching amid the whirr of sewing machines, the quilters, who carefully and lovingly stitched together red, white and blue patriotic fabrics, shared their stories of fathers, brothers, husbands and sons who served in the military.

Army of Quilters: Volunteers honor veterans with quilts Stitching amid the whirr of sewing machines, the quilters, who carefully and lovingly stitched together red, white and blue patriotic fabrics, shared their stories of fathers, brothers, husbands and sons

From the front door of her home just down the hill from the church, E’dee Grun watches the line of cars form.

Feeding the Body and Soul: Food ministry provides groceries for 400 people monthly From the front door of her home just down the hill from the church, E’dee Grun watches the line of cars form. On food distribution days, the first car usually

If you listen to Reginald Jackson tell it, he had no other option. He was destined to play music.

Keyed Up: Reginald Jackson shares music with the world

Just open the door. Summer has arrived – complete with high double-digit temperatures and stifling humidity. That heat and humidity makes it difficult to stay active, especially for seniors.

Beat the Heat: Summer exercises for seniors

For two-and-a-half years, Sonya Cook Ayers faced life-altering obstacles: the death of her 17-year-old grandson, providing emotional support for her grieving children and grandchildren, caring for her sick husband and mother and losing her job.

Stirring up Life: At 54, Decatur woman starts serving up spicy bowls For two-and-a-half years, Sonya Cook Ayers faced life-altering obstacles: the death of her 17-year-old grandson, providing emotional support for her grieving children and grandchildren, caring for her sick husband and

Jenny Young looked at her oil landscape of a blue, pink and yellow sky, clouds and a mountain range.

Art therapy: Decatur woman, a Bob Ross instructor, finds healing through painting

Think of grandparents as superheroes — minus the capes, masks, leotards and the ability to fly, but with endless love, stories and sweets.

Grandparents on the go: North Alabama places and events to entertain and amuse grandchildren

Walking through downtown Decatur, past historic buildings — the Old State Bank, which survived the Civil War and served as a bank, saloon, hospital and dance hall, and the Tennessee Valley Bank, which now houses the Morgan County Archives — John Allison, as a young boy, developed an interest and passion for history.

Keeper of History: John Allison preserves and celebrates Morgan County's past Walking through downtown Decatur, past historic buildings — the Old State Bank, which survived the Civil War and served as a bank, saloon, hospital and dance hall, and the Tennessee

Samuel Wilkerson followed Pastor Barry Strong down the steps to a dimly lit kitchen. Opening cabinets and freezers,

A Strong Servant: Decatur church leader gives community toys, hot meals and food boxes - Living 50 Plus Decatur-Morgan By Catherine Godbey | Living 50 Plus Samuel Wilkerson followed Pastor Barry Strong down the steps to a dimly lit kitchen. Opening cabinets and freezers, Strong handed Wilkerson cans of vegetables, soups and cranberry sauce, packets of hot chocolate, a 40-ounce jar of peanut butter, frozen meat, a ba...