by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
AN ABUNDANCE of conversations ripples across the church parking lot, punctuated by the rattle of car trunks opening. Every third Saturday, Huntland United Methodist Church (UMC) buzzes with anticipation as its monthly food giveaway unfolds. Positive energy fills the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
THE EARLY morning sun cast long shadows across the still waters of Woods Reservoir in Franklin County. A gentle breeze ruffles the surface, creating soft ripples that shine brightly in the golden sunlight. The atmosphere vibrates with the calls of waking birds. Chirps...
by Guest Writer | May 11, 2024 | Stories
I LOVE THE water. It can be any type — a swimming pool, a beach, or a lake. Birds flying, wildlife drinking, and people enjoying activities bring so much joy to so many. What better way to spend an afternoon lunch or evening dinner? When I go to Drafts &...
by Wesley Bryant | Apr 13, 2024 | Stories
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when spending money at a chain store. The University of Florida conducted an...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 13, 2024 | Stories
AS YOU step out of your car, the atmosphere at Clark Memorial Elementary School seems to beam with positivity. You take a deep breath as you stand outside the school, absorbing the electrifying energy surrounding you. The man by the welcoming sign continues to greet...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 13, 2024 | Stories
ΤHE SCENT of simmering garlic and oregano hung heavy in the air, clinging to the worn denim apron tied around his 16-year-old frame. Condensation gathered on the stainless steel counter as he sliced onions, the chop-chop-chop echoing through the bustling kitchen....
