Contributors

EDITORIAL Alec Etheredge Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Scott Mims Emily Sparacino

CONTRIBUTORS Kaitlyn Baker Alisha Crossley James Culver Lindsey Culver Chris K. Davidson Meredith Elder Amy Holditch C.W. Newell Melanie Peeples Selah Vetter Lauren Ustad

DESIGN Jamie Dawkins Connor Martin-Lively Briana Sansom

MARKETING Darniqua Bowen Kristy Brown Kari George Caroline Hairston Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Viridiana Romero Lisa Shapiro Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION

Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes Stacey Meadows Tim Prince Chris K. Davidson, Writer Chris is a writer who grew up in Irondale and now lives in Trussville. Since graduating from the University of Montevallo, he has written articles for Alabama Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, B-Metro Magazine, al.com, Magic City Bands, Under the Radar Magazine and Performer Magazine. You can view his portfolio at chriskdavidson.contently.com.

Meredith Elder, Stylist Meredith is a local content creator sharing her west coast flare on southern-style as a freelance stylist and social media specialist. In her free time (what free time?), you can find her loving on her sweet pups and cats, spending time by the water, hanging out with family and friends, or cooking. Connect with her at meredithabigailelder.com to collaborate!

Amy Holditch, Writer Amy is third generation Edgewoodian. She has danced onstage at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, climbed mountains in Costa Rica and driven an RV through New York City. If she isn’t on the road, she is most likely planning when she can get back on it. The southern writer and mama currently shares her home with her extraordinary 12-year-old son, two cats, two dogs and a fish named Waffle.

Selah Vetter, Intern Selah was born and raised in Long Island, New York, but now splits her time between Knoxville, Tennessee, and Birmingham where she attends Samford University. With a lifelong passion for writing, Selah loves being able to share other people’s stories with her words. In her free time, you can find her running, reading a book or hanging out with friends or family at a coffee shop.

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