Step right up, folks, and take in the sights of Black Jack the Giant Steer and Hercules the Giant Horse. Or, sneak a peek at the World’s Smallest Horse, but don’t touch — he bites.

Peanuts don’t materialize in a can or a chocolate bar; they’re planted, nurtured, fretted over, plowed, harvested, graded and sold from farms right here in our community.

Growing up in Samson, Shane Owens always saw a future on the gridiron rather than on a stage.

Pamplona’s got bulls, Dothan’s got calves, pigs and kids.

National Peanut Festival attendees filled the festival arena Monday night to watch the festival’s annual Greased Pig and Heifer Scramble.

The crowd was large throughout the day and into the evening as the National Peanut Festival kicked into high gear Sunday

Each year, there’s one contest that people look forward to when the National Peanut Festival rolls around — the recipe contest.

Saturday’s Southern Regional Open World Yoshukai Karate Tournament was a celebration of discipline and honor.

Lady Antebellum won Top New Duo or Group last year at the Academy of Country Music Awards as well as New Artist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. They received 2009 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Performance by a Duo or Group with vocals.

While thousands of people will attend the 66th National Peanut Festival, starting today, it took a lot of work from many people to get the festival ready for primetime.

Events for the 66th annual National Peanut Festival, Oct. 30-Nov. 8.

Watch clips from the Demoliton Derby held Saturday, Nov. 8.

Danny and the Tanks perform at the festival Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.

Pick up a bag of old fashioned kettle korn. This salty and sweet treast is a festival favorite.

American Idol finalist Bucky Covington performed at the festival Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.

Brantley Gilbert performs at the festival Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.