Shanon Stowe: Faith in Action
In the summer of 2019, Shanon Stowe, a longtime member of Canvas Community Church and an active volunteer in the community, sat quietly in reflection. In that stillness, she believes, came a vision...
Fhonda Hatmaker: Friendship and Real Estate
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...
Letter From The Editor
AUTUMN SETTLES into our town like a puppy in a warm bed. There’s a magic in the air that only this season can bring. Golden leaves drift gently from the trees, painting the sidewalks in shades of...
A Heart for Youth Ministry
AFTER YEARS of searching for a community that felt like home, Beth Davenport and her husband, Brad Davenport, found themselves at Canvas Community Church, where their lives transformed in unexpected...
Embracing Second Chances
IN THE dimly lit hallways of the Franklin County and Coffee County recovery courts, a new kind of hope now walks the halls where remnants of past mistakes once lingered. Allen Burnette was once...
A Hero’s Homecoming
THE CROWD gathered as Eric Frazier wheeled himself onto the front porch of his new home. Emotions were high — the kind that binds a community together in moments of sincere honor and reflection....
Empowering Coffee County
EVERY DAY, Coffee County Bank’s dynamic environment contributes to the revitalization of the community, making it a little better than it was the day before. Phones ring, papers rustle, and...
Turning Trash Into Treasure
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...
Handcrafted Healing
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,...
Letter From The Editor
SHE FLASHES her lights and pushes the gas pedal a little harder. The walkie-talkie is too quiet, so she spins the dial and makes her bulletproof vest a little more comfortable. She worked hard to...
Policing With Compassion
IT’S A busy police station. Phones ring, radios crackle, and officers rush in and out. A desk sergeant in the middle of filing paperwork grabs a jacket and assures a dispatcher that they’re already...
Revolutionizing Staffing in Today’s World
METRO SERVICES is a workforce Management company and a catalyst for transformation. The founders started the organization believing that every individual possesses untapped potential. Cody Amis,...
The Veterans’ Return
WE RARELY wake up asking, “How will I change the world today?” When we face the blare of an alarm, most of us instinctively reach for the snooze button, begrudgingly start our day, and confront the...
Unsung Kitchen Heroes
AS WE transition from October to November, we celebrate the unsung heroes in our kitchens — those recipes that nourish our bodies and souls. These recipes honor the culinary traditions and...
Heroes Among Us
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...
The Role Of A Mother, The Spirit Of A Hero
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,...
Community Safety And Empathy
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...
Letter From the Editor
OUR FOOD nourishes us, from the soil beneath our feet to the table where we gather with family and friends. The hot sun beams from the sky into the field of sprouting seeds. Farmers rise early,...
Leslie Copeland: Rooted in Values, Reaching for Progress
GROWING UP on a farm teaches you a lot about life — hard work, commitment, respect, and the resilience to get back up when you fall. For Leslie Copeland, these lessons have profoundly shaped her...
Maggie Smith: Farm Roots and Food Science
MAGGIE SMITH grew up on a family farm — a legacy tilled and nurtured by generations of women before her. This legacy imparted immense respect for the connection between nature and the food on our...
Adam Daugherty: Healthy Soil, Healthy Crops
SWEET CORN stalks, reaching for the sun, surrounded Adam Daugherty. Kneeling in the rich Coffee County soil, his hands, accustomed to the feel of masonry tools, held a cob. Daugherty didn’t see...
Recipes: Better Eating, Better Living
COOKING WITH produce, meats, and spices from nearby farms and growers brings the freshest flavors to our tables. And choosing local ingredients benefits our community while enhancing our family...
Mark and Carol McBride: A First-Generation Family Farm
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...
Renee Matthews: Country Kitchen to Community
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....
Russ Freeze: A Life Inspired By The Land
RUSS FREEZE, an experienced farmer, has spent his entire life on the farm, inheriting this special legacy from his family. Alongside him is his supportive wife, Audra Freeze, who contributes to the...
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