About Us Editor’s Note

June is here, which means we are halfway through 2023!

Even though things are slower in the summer with the kids out of school, those weeks go by fast, and there’s always something going on!

Since we went to Disney/Universal last year, we don’t have a “big” family vacation planned for this year, but I hope we get to make a couple of trips to the beach.

This month for us looks like VBS and a trip to Raleigh for our nephew’s high school graduation.

In one weekend this month, I get to see Foo Fighters in concert at Oak Mountain and a performance by Sean of the South. How fun is that?

We also get to celebrate Father’s Day for my husband and my dad

By Leah Ingram Eagle

a feature on United Way of Central Alabama celebrating its 100th year.

You can also find out details on the new event space/dog park project at Oak Mountain State Park, how you can create a Little Free Library in your neighborhood and what has contributed to the decline in crimes in Shelby County over the past several years.

on June 18.

I’m also looking forward to the Alabama Press Association awards at the end of the month to see what Starnes Media and 280 Living win this year.

Lastly, I celebrate my birthday on June 28.

Our cover story this month is

Hope you are enjoying your summer and enjoy this issue of 280 Living.