by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Stories
IN THE dimly lit hallways of the Franklin County and Coffee County recovery courts, a new kind of hope now walks the halls where remnants of past mistakes once lingered. Allen Burnette was once trapped in the same cycle of addiction that brought many before him to the...
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...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 8, 2024 | Feature
PAULETTE BENNETT submerged herself in a world of colors, textures, and endless possibilities. Her hands, full of untapped potential, danced across a plethora of notions and other materials, transforming them into something beautiful. As she worked, she couldn’t help...
