by Rachael Smith | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
FOR 57 years, Judy Cummings has done more than teach — she has shaped generations of young minds with passion, creativity, and commitment to her students. Now, she’s a second grade teacher at Coles Ferry Elementary School, but Cummings really got the itch for...
by Becca Roberts | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
SPECIAL EDUCATION is vital in schools, and the best special education teachers offer children patience and advocacy in the classroom. They see the best in each child and value students for their capabilities, fostering an environment where every student can thrive....
by Richard Klin | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
JOHN GRANT was one of the founders of Compassionate Hands, a homeless ministry that began in 2013. While no longer executive director, he is still a vital force behind this outreach. Since the beginning, the mandate of Compassionate Hands has been that “nobody...
by Haley Potter | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
FOR 40 YEARS, Fred Burton has been the steady voice on Lebanon’s airwaves, spinning records and shaping the soundtrack of Saturday nights. But his contributions to the community extend far beyond the radio booth. From military service to public office and business...
by Amanda West | Feb 26, 2025 | Feature
“Bryson is being turned down because of his special needs again? I don’t understand why he can’t attend preschool and learn alongside everyone else.” The young mother squeezed her husband’s hand, and the hearts of Nickye Hamlet and Nicole Davis ached. “I’m out of...
by Amanda West | Feb 26, 2025 | Feature
Matthew and Alexandra Walworth’s journey into opening their own piano store began with a single, battered instrument that needed tons of work. Today, their passion for music has transformed into A.M.O. Pianos, a community hub where their love for music, each other,...
