Life + Culture

Building a family legacy

‘I want my kids to be proud of what we’ve built’ Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Ashley family On any given morning in Cullman, you might find Ryne Ashley at The Busy Bee, having breakfast while greeting the familiar faces that drift through the door. It’s a ritual that reminds him why he’s never wanted to live anywhere else. “It can be easy to take for granted what we have here,” he said, “but as the world gets crazier, it’s easy to see the greatness we get to live in every day.” ...

Local Services

Something that lasts

How faith, family and hard work drive Haynes Auto Detail Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Nathan Haynes In Cullman and the surrounding areas, where community ties run deep and a handshake still means something, it’s not unusual to find business owners who pour their whole hearts into what they do. But for Nathan Haynes, the man behind Haynes Auto Detail, running a growing business while raising a big family isn’t just a balancing act — it’s a calling. “It’s busy; no way around that,” he...

Life + Culture

Finding strength in every challenge

'What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned as a business owner, and how did it shape you?' Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Contributed We asked nine local businessmen to share the hardest lessons they’ve had to learn — and how those experiences changed the way they show up as leaders today.   Shawn Doss The Cigar Box | www.thecigarboxalabama.com The biggest hurdle for me to overcome was recognizing the value of employees. In the beginning, I was a one-man operation. It was not...

Health + Wellness

'It's all interconnected'

Dr. Katherine Vintson’s roots, holistic philosophy and faith Article by Wendy Sack | Photography by Katie Sue Harris, Lisa Jones Photography When Dr. Katherine Vintson, DO returned to Cullman to practice medicine, she wasn’t just coming home. She was stepping back into a community she understands. A Cullman native now practicing at Cullman Internal Medicine, Vintson brings with her not only medical training, but also intimate knowledge of the culture and realities that shape her patients’...