by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Feature
The crisp December air brought equal chills and joys, carrying the sounds of children’s giggles and the joyful melodies of a marching band. Coffee County’s annual Christmas parade was in full effect, with festive floats and twinkling lights that captured the warmth of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Stories
AFTER YEARS of searching for a community that felt like home, Beth Davenport and her husband, Brad Davenport, found themselves at Canvas Community Church, where their lives transformed in unexpected ways. Their simple quest for a church closer to home where their...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Stories
THE CROWD gathered as Eric Frazier wheeled himself onto the front porch of his new home. Emotions were high — the kind that binds a community together in moments of sincere honor and reflection. Veterans stood tall in their dress blues, local dignitaries in their...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Cover
EVERY DAY, Coffee County Bank’s dynamic environment contributes to the revitalization of the community, making it a little better than it was the day before. Phones ring, papers rustle, and keyboards clatter as employees coordinate initiatives and build connections....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Feature
MRS. WANDA Campbell’s day at the Manchester Recycling Center begins each week with the sun rising over a stream of cars pulling in, the trunks filled with cardboard, plastic, and glass. With a warm smile and a kind word for each visitor, Mrs. Wanda has become the...