From Boulders of Brokenness to Stones of Strength

From Boulders of Brokenness to Stones of Strength

AT OLDE Town Protein & Energy in Petersburg, a mother watches her children huddled over adjoining, pint-sized tables, paint brushes moving thoughtfully across river rocks. These stolen moments refuel her mind and body. Her protein drink ignites a spark that will...
A Legacy of Love and Care in Lincoln County

A Legacy of Love and Care in Lincoln County

AS THEY sit in the warmth of their mother’s home where her laughter once echoed and every corner holds a cherished memory, two grieving daughters, Lisa and Andrea, reflect on the immeasurable love and lasting impact of Nell Edwards, the woman who shaped their world....
The Voice of Comfort

The Voice of Comfort

BEFORE WE streamed our music and subscribed to an infinite number of podcasts, local radio kept us company in our vehicles, on our jobs, and around our homes. The station’s broadcasters weren’t just a voice; they were friends. Whether or not we ever met in person, we...
Answering the Call: A Couple’s Lifetime Impact

Answering the Call: A Couple’s Lifetime Impact

THE DAYS were already long. He challenged geometry students with theorems and proofs, balanced like the opposite sides of a parallelogram with banter that demonstrated his care and concern. Students tapping away at typewriters, using dictation transcribers, and...
Letter From The Editor

Letter From The Editor

SHE FLASHES her lights and pushes the gas pedal a little harder. The walkie-talkie is too quiet, so she spins the dial and makes her bulletproof vest a little more comfortable. She worked hard to wear that badge. She joined the force to give people comfort and safety...
Bill Trimble: Love, Luck and Lasting Happiness

Bill Trimble: Love, Luck and Lasting Happiness

THE OFFICE’S furniture and decor matched his job description — drab and mundane. When Warren Bill Trimble hitchhiked from Sheffield, Alabama, to the Birmingham enlistment office in 1946, hours on end in a creaky, wooden desk chair was not what he imagined. The Smith...