by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2022 | Cover
IN A SMALL rural community, where the pace of life is undoubtedly slower, one would think that a first responder’s job would be fairly cushy. Images like firefighters tucked in bed at the fire station, their home away from home, might come to mind. Some have joked...
by Guest Writer | Sep 1, 2022 | Stories
“TACO TUESDAY” is a pretty well known term. In fact, many people use that term to plan meals for the week. It’s so ingrained in my brain that I find myself craving tacos most Tuesdays. This Tuesday’s cravings brought me to the best street taco food truck in town. It’s...
by Guest Writer | Sep 1, 2022 | Stories
JUST THREE miles North of Fayetteville, right off of U.S. 231, lies a family farm referred to as Shadow Valley. The picturesque farmland was purchased in 1993 by Carlton Brady. His vision was to dedicate every inch of the farm’s sloping landscape to the service...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
Have you ever felt so hungry you could eat a horse? The growling and gurgling of your stomach begs you to fill it with something substantial. You’re angry and irritable because you know a mere sandwich won’t quench the hunger that consumes you. After an early morning...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
LONG STRINGY brown hair peeks out from underneath a fuzzy blanket. Below, a precious child holds tight to her well-loved teddy bear. Her little body rustles around in bed. You can almost smell the fresh scent of Downy Unstoppables that her sheets were washed with the...
