by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 14, 2025 | Feature
Soft pink and orange hues lingered in the sky — remnants of a sun that had just set peeked through the blinds. The sounds of the busy world outside faded into the background as Lauren Tobitt adjusted her patient’s blanket, making sure the edges were neatly tucked in....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Feature
Young Vera Lund held tightly to the frayed leash of her new companion — a prize from a raffle that would forever change her life. Her scrappy mixed dog with tender eyes was a confidant who would guide Lund’s path for decades. Now, years later, in Coffee County, that...
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 | 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...
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...
