by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Cover
SHERMAN WHITE remembered that day fondly as tears gathered in his eyes. The little boy he and his fellow firefighters had rescued from a car lay on the gurney. The boy’s future had yet to be determined. White and the other firefighters stood by, hopeful, as the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Feature
WHITNEY AUSSIKER’S day begins early. She’s up before dawn, brewing coffee and getting her children ready for school, all while preparing for her demanding 24-hour shift as a paramedic. For Aussiker, balancing family life and the responsibilities of a first responder...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Feature
FROM THE early morning hours to the late-night calls, Russel Myers’ life revolves around the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. His career began in jails, but his determination thrust him to the front lines. Since 2020, through persistent focus, he has climbed the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Sep 13, 2024 | Cover
MARK AND Carol McBride have nurtured McBride Angus Farms into a successful family operation rooted in faith, family, and sustainable agriculture. The couple has created a legacy that not only sustains their family but also enriches their community. Though both Mark...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Sep 13, 2024 | Feature
RENEE MATTHEWS stood captivated in the heart of her childhood home kitchen. The sweet smell of simmering fruit, destined to become red jams bubbling in copper pots on the stove, awakened her senses. Her mother patiently guided her hands, teaching her their family’s...
