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...
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 | 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...
