Living 50 Plus Decatur-Morgan

For two-and-a-half years, Sonya Cook Ayers faced life-altering obstacles: the death of her 17-year-old grandson, providing emotional support for her grieving children and grandchildren, caring for her sick husband and mother and losing her job.

Stirring up Life: At 54, Decatur woman starts serving up spicy bowls For two-and-a-half years, Sonya Cook Ayers faced life-altering obstacles: the death of her 17-year-old grandson, providing emotional support for her grieving children and grandchildren, caring for her sick husband and

Think of grandparents as superheroes — minus the capes, masks, leotards and the ability to fly, but with endless love, stories and sweets.

Grandparents on the go: North Alabama places and events to entertain and amuse grandchildren

Mark Maloney runs through the list of “What ifs.”

What if, after law school, he accepted a job in Nashville rather than moving to Decatur to practice law with his wife’s father, J. Gilmer Blackburn?

A Life of Service and Leadership: For the past 45 years, Mark and Gay Maloney have made an impact locally, regionally and internationally through Rotary - Living 50 Plus Decatur-Morgan By Catherine Godbey | Living 50 Plus Mark Maloney runs through the list of “What ifs.” What if, after law school, he accepted a job in Nashville rather than moving to Decatur to practice law with his wife’s father, J. Gilmer Blackburn? “Never would Mark have been able to work his way up thro...