Carrollton Alabama's FACE in the Window Fest a Success Although the weather turned unseasonably cool this past weekend, it could not dampen the sweet spirit and excitement of the residents who attended the FACE in the Window Fest held on the square in downtown Carrollton, Alabama. Mom and I arrived around 8 a.m. to set up my craft booth. We saw cousins, aunts, nieces, in-laws, and distant relatives that we hadn't seen in years. The Carrollton High School Band and cheerleaders kept the crowds entertained, as did other area performers. People were line dancing and several couples danced on the square to soulful tunes.  Food vendors served burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fish, BBQ, and brisket nachos.  The Carrollton Indian mascot posed for a photo with yours truly. The population of Carrollto... 10/05/2015

The FACE in the Window Fest will be held Saturday, October 3, in Carrollton Alabama.I'm taking a couple of days off this weekend to attend and participate in this inaugural event.Here's the history behind the FACE:My parents were born and raised in Pickens County, Alabama, and many of our relatives still live there. As a small child, one of the highlights of our family road trips was for Dad to drive us around the Pickens County Courthouse so we could see the FACE in the Window and hear how a man's face was permanently etched into the glass!Read the full story about the FACE here. I assure you, it's fascinating!Dad would tell the "urban legend" whenever we drove within 10 miles of Carrollton. Because the courthouse sat in the middle of Town Square, we had to circle the building to see t... 10/01/2015

  Real Estate in Gordo Alabama- The Life In Alabama Series covers one of my favorite places, Gordo, Alabama.  The home of the Gordo Greenwaves and many happy childhood memories of the library, the old town pool, and the Piggly Wiggly on Main Street, and the Face in the Window at the Carrollton Courthouse.   Search for Homes in Gordo Alabama       Gordo, AL   This is small town South at its best.   Other cities in Pickens County include:  Reform, Aliceville, Carrollton, and the community of Zion.   Gordo has a population of 2,387 people.  The Aliceville area includes about 1,600 people.  Homes in Gordo Alabama range in age from early 20th century in-town homes on Main Street to homes completed in the past year. At this publishing, residential homes in Gordo AL range in price from $35,000... 06/28/2012

Real Estate in Aliceville Alabama- The Life In Alabama Series is the kickoff to what will be regular postings on cities, neighborhoods and towns in Tuscaloosa and West Alabama.  If you live here already, I hope that you find something new.  If you are planning a relocation to Tuscaloosa and West Alabama, you are welcome to contact me for more area and real estate information. Search for Homes in Aliceville Alabama If you are interested in hunting and fishing properties, please contact me directly.  These require a more specialized search, and I am happy to help you. If you are relocating to Alicville AL because of the federal prison project, we are so excited to welcome you to Alicville AL and hope you will be happy to call it home. Aliceville, AL Aliceville Alabama provides small town ... 06/26/2012