by Becca Roberts | May 8, 2025 | Cover, Franklin County
WHEN CUSTOMERS bite into one of Malia Young’s thumbprint cookies at M. Sweets bakery, their eyes often widen in recognition as they exclaim that the cookies are “just like the thumbprints I used to get when I was little!” Young smiles and nods, sharing in the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover, Franklin County
KIM FOSTER still smiles when she thinks back to the day she earned that sticker in Ms. Dean’s class. That one small gesture made her feel seen, unique, and capable of achieving anything she set her mind to. As an educator, she passed that same magic to her students....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover, Franklin County
LIFE MEANDERS like a backroad, winding through twists, turns, and the occasional hidden treasure. For Janet “Gail” Castle, those winding paths have led her into a life of helping others heal. From leading ministries that enrich lives around the globe to...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 24, 2025 | Cover, Franklin County
During the 1970s, weekends in Franklin County meant gathering with friends at the local Dairy Queen. It was a time when life moved slower, and the small things like milkshakes and fries created memories that would last a lifetime. Life moved at an easy pace, and the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Cover, Franklin County
It’s a lively dental office. The soft conversations create a friendly and comfortable environment. Dr. Ethan Tindall, dressed in a crisp white coat, moves swiftly between patient rooms, his demeanor calm and collected. A brief montage of moments captures the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Cover, Franklin County
The gravel crunched beneath the tires as the car slowed to a stop at the end of a winding driveway, kicking up a small cloud of dust in the cool air. Delores Janush peered through the windshield at the charming brick house in front of her. Its exterior was pristine...
