Homegrown Heroes

Homegrown Heroes

JOHN WINE led a group of teens on a mission trip in the sweltering heat of a Louisiana summer, working on a house without power. As sweat trickled down their faces, the reality of the need struck him hard. This wasn’t a problem unique to Baton Rouge — the same...
Honoring Richard Ellis

Honoring Richard Ellis

WHAT WILL your legacy be? This question often lingers in our minds, prompting us to reflect on how we hope to be remembered and the impact we want to leave behind. For some, legacy is found in the memories shared with loved ones and in the traditions passed down...
Kalyn Lindsey: Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Kalyn Lindsey: Breaking the Glass Ceiling

“ONE OF my favorite quotes — which I keep posted in my office and read daily — is, ‘Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, that is not hard.’”  Since graduating from the law enforcement academy 13 years ago,...
A Lifeline In The Skies

A Lifeline In The Skies

THE EMERGENCY phone rang, cutting through the morning silence at Erlanger Health System. This sound was familiar, yet one that never failed to send a rush of adrenaline through the LIFE FORCE Air Medical flight crew’s veins. Andrew Condrey glanced at the clock — 6:15...
Mac’s Meat: Farm-to-Fork

Mac’s Meat: Farm-to-Fork

MAC’S MEAT Processing has transformed local food traditions in our town since 1969. Established by Hugh “Mac” McCormick, this family-owned business has continuously grown and adapted over the years while maintaining its core values of quality, service, and community...
John Ferrell: Sweet Success

John Ferrell: Sweet Success

JOHN FERRELL squinted into the sun, watching honeybees lumber from flower to flower. It wasn’t the same frantic buzzing that irritated him as a child. This time, he saw the intentional movements, the way the bee clung to each blossom, dusted with golden pollen. A...