by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
ERICA JONES spent most of her life as a vegetarian. As the youngest in her family, her mother raised her as a vegetarian, but she allowed her to venture out and eat meat. But, after the mad cow disease epidemic plagued the U.S. in the ‘90s, she consciously decided not...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
STEP INTO Freddie’s — the epitome of camaraderie, sports, and all the feels of enjoying fantastic food and fun. As you enter, the scent of delectable barbecued brisket and warm, salted french fries envelop your senses, immediately making you feel right at home....
by Tina Neeley | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
WE SAW the sky but little else through the window in the room where we sat. The gray and white clouds marched briskly by as blues and grays traded places. She was convinced the clouds would bring rain later in the day and said so every few minutes. “No, I think...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
ALL CREATURES Veterinary Clinic, a mixed-animal practice, has undergone a significant expansion after more than 20 years of operation. Founder Dr. Gary Nester, and Dr. Jeff Keele, who joined the clinic in 2004 and became a partner in 2007, knew they needed to expand...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
COFFEE COUNTY High School (CCH) nurtures culinary dreams. It inspires the next generation of culinary artists and mentors through its outstanding culinary arts program, spearheaded by teachers Alie Seigmund and Angela Neal. The program is structured into three levels,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
JACK BEACHBOARD represents the next generation of leaders, defined by their natural-born talents, compassion, and empathy. Beachboard found his love for swimming at an early age, a pursuit that would ultimately equip him with such invaluable life skills. Born and...