by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
ANGIE FULLER’S students have seen her orchestrating engaging lessons in math and science and blossomed into inquisitive scholars for over 30 years. Inspired by a dedicated mentor who recognized her passion for learning, Fuller found her purpose in the classroom. Now,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
IN OUR FLOURISHING town, a powerful revolution is underway, led by a group of passionate teenagers who created a coalition known as Teens Making a New Tomorrow. The guiding lights of the movement are the directors Jessie Sheehan, a dedicated prevention specialist, and...
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...
