by Tina Neeley | Jun 15, 2024 | Fayetteville, Feature
TAMMY MCCONNELL was never one to sit on the bench. Growing up on a dairy farm in Fayetteville, she learned the value of hard work and hustle. Basketball was her passion, and a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama in Huntsville offered a game-winning...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 15, 2024 | Fayetteville, Feature
ON THE second Saturday in December, volunteers with arms ringed with balsam wreaths tied with red velvet bows make their way among the headstones at cemeteries across the country. The sound of muffled voices and crunching footsteps on grass stiffened by frost...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges associated with what society labels as disabilities, disorders,...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
LIKE A middle school basketball game, each day unfolds like a steady race toward the season championship. Bells signal class changes, not scoreboard buzzers, and cafeteria lunches offer healthier selections than concession stands. Anxiety and bliss coexist. It’s...
by Tina Neeley | May 11, 2024 | Fayetteville, Stories
WE LIVE plugged-in, with the quality of our days dependent upon technology and connections. Notifications ding, DoorDash bells ring, and the microwave’s timer calls “done.” Apps promise everything we need on our doorsteps, from groceries to the latest gadgets. We fall...
