Donna Barton
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Past articles by Donna:
Center of Concern director brings life experience to the job
Center of Concert director Beverly Hill is a big believer in the old adage about teaching a man to fish. → Read More
The mother of fallen soldier Kyle Comfort climbs Kilimanjaro as a tribute
When Kyle Comfort bought a motorcycle, his mother, Ellen Comfort, had a maternal meltdown. “I couldn’t believe he bought that thing,” she said. “I lectured him about how dangerous it → Read More
Donna Barton: If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the tank
Don’t ask me why, but I’ve become totally mesmerized by the TV show “Shark Tank.” I know it’s been around for years, but I had never watched it until recently. → Read More
Donna Barton: Oxford doctor honored for accomplishments on the field
Before he became co-owner of CORE Sports Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Lawler was a star on the baseball field. → Read More
Donna Barton: And the winner is ...
Roll out the red carpet because it’s time for the annual Academy Awards. Movie lovers from coast to coast will be tuning in tonight at 7 p.m. on ABC to → Read More
‘Bama:’ A parody trailer of ‘Roma’ from an Alabama filmmaker
“Bama” is a parody trailer of the Oscar-nominated movie — but with an Alabama twist → Read More
Donna Barton: The tale of a boy and his new service dog
Brody Roberts was only a few months old when his pediatrician, concerned with the size of the infant’s head, referred him to a neurologist. A CT scan, followed by an → Read More
Donna Barton: Where in the world is Caroline LaFollette?
Caroline LaFollette credits her parents with her love of travel. Growing up, the family took various road trips and Disney excursions. “Our first big trip was to Hawaii when I → Read More
Former Anniston resident’s feature film now available online
In the past year since her feature film “Best Mom” premiered, former Anniston resident Meg Weidner has been on an emotional roller coaster. “I probably need to make a playbook → Read More
New local business will bring the Cajun crawfish boil to you
Josh Jackson, a respiratory therapist at Regional Medical Center, traces his family’s roots to the bayous of Louisiana. “I grew up watching my grandparents cook on their farm in Beauregard → Read More
He’s hiking the Appalachian Trail, 100 miles at a time
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 U.S. states, from Georgia to Maine, with a wide variety of terrains. Since its completion in 1937, millions of people have hiked portions of it → Read More
Donna Barton column: In memory of Nancy Tyson
My son-in-law’s grandmother, Nancy Tyson, died last month. It was totally unexpected, very quick and sudden. Matt Tyson is my son-in-law, and he says the family is still reeling from → Read More
The books that columnist Donna Barton read in 2018
It’s that time again. The annual end-of-year book review. Here’s what I read in 2018: → Read More
New pajamas, Barbie ornaments and other holiday traditions
I’m a sucker for holiday traditions. Whether it be special meals or heirloom decorations around the house or an old family custom, I take great comfort in the sentimentality of → Read More
Staying grounded. Because I'm afraid to fly
It’s that time of year when people are preparing to catch flights home for Christmas. I envy those of you who enjoy air travel because I have a serious fear → Read More
Farewell, yellow brick road: The night Elton John’s final tour came to Birmingham
At the age of 71, Elton John is traveling the world in what is billed as his farewell tour. Of course, we’ve heard that before, haven’t we? How many farewell → Read More
When one door closes
I want to tell you about my nephew, Patrick Askins. He’s my late sister’s youngest child, and by “youngest,” I’m talking 52. We spent our Thanksgiving holiday together and he → Read More
Donna Barton: I’m thankful for five years of telling your stories
I’m celebrating an anniversary of sorts. → Read More
Local restaurants where you can feast on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather around the table and share a delicious meal. The question for some folks is where that table should be located. → Read More
New lunch spot Bistro 1307 set to open in downtown Anniston
Bistro 1307, scheduled to open later this month, will specialize in quick, healthy lunches. → Read More