“Don’t worry about what people think about you. Even though somebody doesn’t like what you’re doing, you’re inspiring someone else. Get on that horse, ride your ride. I do my own thing. I get out there and ride my motorcycle. I ride my horse. I don’t want to sit around and wait for someone to take me on a ride. I’m going to go.” – Annie Herod of Oneonta

Herod is originally from Oklahoma and has lived in Oneonta for four years. She says her favorite things about Alabama include the people and the scenery.

“The welcoming, the warmth, just the country to ride in. We have so many places to go and things to do,” she said.

Annie Herod moved to Alabama from Oklahoma and loves the warmth of the people in her new home. (Tamika Moore / People of Alabama)

These are the faces and stories of people from all walks of life who call Alabama home. People of Alabama is a Red Clay Media and Alabama NewsCenter partnership.