by Tina Neeley | Jul 10, 2025 | Cover
THE PHONE rang, but Deb Schroeder barely glanced up. Another call. Another message to take. She sat behind the reception desk at the University of Michigan, watching the clock and wondering if this was all life had to offer. “Lord,” she thought, “this can’t be it.”...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 12, 2025 | Cover
THE ROOM was all too familiar: chairs that pulled out for sleeping, fold-up cots, and vinyl-covered couches piled with last night’s pillows. In the corner, half-open suitcases and overnight bags bulged with necessities. It was a space shaped by the bond of family and...
by Tina Neeley | May 8, 2025 | Cover
HOLT’S IGA may bear Dan Holt’s name, but this hometown grocer’s greatest success is carried on the shoulders of his team. Holt never set out to own a grocery store. In October 2016, he bought a Fayetteville shopping center, expecting rent checks from Piggly Wiggly....
by Tina Neeley | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
IN A Highland Rim School classroom, Peggy Eddins Wright moves with purpose, her eyes as bright and enthusiastic as the young students she guides. She is sounding out letters in a reading lesson. After nearly 60 years of teaching, Wright’s passion for education remains...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 27, 2025 | Cover
THE FAMILY gathers near the mahogany casket adorned with fresh roses and lilies. Despite their grief and exhaustion, they remain steadfast, receiving the hugs and condolences of those who come to pay their respects. It’s a scene revisited countless times in our...
by Haley Potter | Feb 19, 2025 | Cover
Mike and Mary Burton have shared a love story spanning 29 years — one that has defied doubts, embraced challenges, and thrived through life’s highs and lows. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, their journey offers a heartfelt reminder of what it means to truly cherish...
