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When I graduated from high school in Huntsville, AL, in 1983, my dad had accepted a new job about 30 miles away in Athens. The drive from our old home to the new one took us through a rural portion of western Madison County, which was dotted with cotton fields and a few businesses. But… Continue reading Death of a mall: From the ‘Eighth Wonder’ to rubble in 33 years

Y’all, I have an important, and quite urgent, question: When you go to the grocery store and fill a cart with food items – and maybe a bottle of peach Arbor Mist, some Ibuprofen and some Poise pads. Just sayin’ – do you realize that the reason you go through the line is not only… Continue reading Groceries cost money, people. Have it ready: A shopping PSA

With severe storms and long-track tornadoes predicted for Alabama and Georgia today, I thought I’d post something about deadly tornadoes to remind everyone to be safe out there. After writing “A History of Alabama’s Deadliest Tornadoes” and covering the aftermath of the Super Dixie Outbreak on April 27, 2011, I always take warnings seriously and… Continue reading 10 of the worst U.S. tornadoes

Have you ever heard this phrase? I’ve heard it on three of my all-time favorite shows: The Andy Griffith Show, M*A*S*H and the 1966 film “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.” I never knew its exact translation but I knew its meaning from context: It’s a retort to someone who has made you angry, a low-heat… Continue reading Why don’t you run up an alley and holler fish?

You’re here! So glad you came. This is my first "official" blog post on KellyKazek.com, which went live last night (already filled with some fun, backloaded content.) I wanted to test it this morning and be sure everyone is getting notifications and tell you a little about what to expect. Firstly, this blog is an… Continue reading Here’s what you need to know…