by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Feature
SUE FULMER’S transformative journey commenced in classroom halls, transitioning from an aide to a teacher, ultimately finding her purpose as the site manager/family partner at Head Start. During a meeting with the Kiwanis Club, a pivotal moment ignited Fulmer’s...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Feature
PASTOR JIM Thomas, the man behind the pulpit at Payne’s Baptist Church, was blessed with a journey that spans military service, a career in law, and the skies as a helicopter pilot. Thomas’ story unfolds like chapters in a novel, each career path leading to the same...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 13, 2024 | Feature
IN THIS thriving community lies a love story that has stood the test of time. Dennis and CleiJo Walker, a couple with 55 years of marriage under their belt, share their journey of love, support, and community service. From destined encounters to shared passions, their...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 13, 2024 | Feature
THERE’S NO better remedy for the soul than the profound connection of friendship love, known as “philia” in Greek. In 2002, a close-knit group of friends embarked on a journey inspired by the film “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.” Little did they know this...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 16, 2023 | Feature
LAUREN LAURINO, a self-proclaimed “hybrid Jersey girl,” embarked on a transformative journey from her urban upbringing in the Northeast to the tranquil landscapes of Tennessee. Her childhood, marked by the proximity to New York City and the memory of the Twin Towers...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 16, 2023 | Feature
THERE IS a servant’s heart in this community whose mission in life centers around healing and revitalizing their hometown one day at a time. This selflessness has touched many hearts and has opened doors of opportunity for many who thought they would never see the...
