by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Cover
The showroom floor gleamed under fluorescent lights, and the smell of new car interiors hung heavy in the air. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Roberts restocked the vending machine at the Toyota dealership owned by her father, John Roberts’ dealerships. It was her second...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Cover
ONE THING that sticks out in Christie Conlee’s memory of growing up in Houston, Texas, is her respect for the American flag. Her inner patriotism led to countless days of daydreaming of one day wearing the uniform and engraving her name in the legacy of those who...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Cover
IT’S TIME for your annual summer staycation and you and a group of friends, bags packed with swimsuits and smiles, push open the doors of Comfort Suites on Hospitality Boulevard. The summer light streams through the lobby, warming the inviting space. The friendly...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 13, 2024 | Cover
STEP INSIDE Sprout Children’s Shop, a local children’s boutique, and warmth washes over you — not just from the inviting glow of thoughtfully chosen lights but from the infectious energy itself. Laughter radiates from a corner where children, faces bright with wonder,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Cover
ENTER THE doors of Hillsboro Elementary, and you’ll find more than mere classrooms. You’ll discover a lively and inviting oasis crafted by the hands of remarkable educators like Julie Bobo. As an educator, exceptional cheerleading coach, and mentor, Bobo immerses her...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Cover
SITTING AT 104 North Spring St., this unassuming building is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s a haven. The Children’s Advocacy Center in Coffee County is a sanctuary where an unyielding sense of hope meets the dark shadows of trauma. Ivy Petty, the interim...
