by Wesley Bryant | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
WHEN I was 8, I wanted to be a teacher. I remember my third grade teacher clicking the chalk on the green board on the wall. And when I was 9, I wanted to be a director. My parents bought me a camera for Christmas, and my cousins and I would recreate our favorite...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
FROM THE pulpit, Devron Holman, the associate pastor for Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, preaches with passion and conviction. His words are like a soothing balm for the weary soul as he ministers to the broken-hearted and the lost, offering hope and healing in...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
STEPHANIE MAYFIELD stood atop the roof, the wind whipping through her hair and the vast expanse of the sky stretching before her. The freshly cut wood and the scent of asphalt shingles collided, baking under the sun. Every nail she hammered down resonated with the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
FARRAR JEAN Ford’s childhood was a series of hospital stays and operating rooms, each leaving its mark on her. Born with a genetic disorder that necessitated numerous orthopedic surgeries, Ford’s early encounters with the medical world were not just a matter of...
by Guest Writer | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
SINCE INDEPENDENCE Day is this month, I decided to drive to Cowan and eat at Paw Paw’s Country Cookin. Mrs. “Paw Paw” is an Army veteran, so what better time to try a new restaurant and thank her for her contribution to our freedom? From the moment you walk in, the...
by Guest Writer | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
AS THE warm summer sun shines high in the Southern sky, it’s time to embrace the vibrant flavors of the season. Our July recipes showcase the best of summer’s produce, from juicy peaches and crisp cucumbers to sweet corn and zucchini. Whether you’re hosting a...
