by Hannah Bradley | Nov 13, 2025 | Stories
AVERY SHELTON lives and breathes rodeo. What began as a spark of curiosity in 2019 has grown into a full-fledged passion, fueling long nights at the barn, countless hours of practice, and drive for excellence. Each day, Shelton wakes with a purpose and a plan to...
by Hannah Bradley | Nov 13, 2025 | Stories
IN 2020, Bradley and Raye Drach opened their land in Flintville to host the first Bear Wallow Marketplace. Though the marketplace initially began as a small gathering, it has quickly grown into one of the area’s most anticipated community events. Now Bear Wallow...
by Wesley Bryant | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
THE CREAK of an old wooden floor, the worn edges of a brick building, the way a nameplate on a storefront shines a little softer with age. These are not just small details from the past. They are reminders that our hometown carries stories in every step and every...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
A TEACHER’S IMPACT doesn’t end when the school year does — or even when they stop teaching. The support, encouragement, and belief they show their students can last a lifetime. A lesson shared or a kind word offered might help someone face a tough decision, chase a...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
NURSES ARE vital to our communities. Often serving on the front line of health care, they are compassionate, composed, knowledgeable, and work tirelessly to build strong relationships while taking the very best care of their patients. From big cities to rural areas,...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 9, 2025 | Stories
JOYCE MCCONNELL has made a life of serving her community. Serving in law enforcement for over three decades, McConnell has worked her way from humble beginnings as a corrections officer to a county sheriff in her home county. She wore the badge with pride and worked...
