Juneteenth

Juneteenth

“FREEDOM” enters the chatroom, and immediately it’s all, barbecued meat and who’s got the biggest bang of a firework show. While Independence Day is our nation’s designated time to pause and celebrate freedom and independence from Great Britain, the day is not...
Portrait of a Champion

Portrait of a Champion

LAST DECEMBER, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) Awards Banquet highlighted the unveiling of Justified Honors’ official portrait by photographer Shane Shiflet. Earlier this year, the picture was presented to Tennessee...
Pastor’s Pageant raises more than eyebrows

Pastor’s Pageant raises more than eyebrows

SHAKESPEARE WROTE, “All that glitters is not gold,” and several pastors proved this at the Second Annual Homes of Hope (HOH) Pastor’s Pageant held at the Shelbyville Central High School, in April. Even though nine pastors competed for the best swimsuit, talent, and...
Finding family

Finding family

HER HANDS were full, and her life was overwhelming. Jane Wagnar Feist and her four young children carried on as best they could while her husband, Herbert Feist, served in the United States Marine Corp. On April 1, 1945, American military forces moved into Okinawa,...
Jayden Jackson’s Extraordinary Journey

Jayden Jackson’s Extraordinary Journey

“I AM. I can. I will……I am. I can. I will,” she repeated silently, studying the judges’ faces and feeling hopeful about her chances. The top five had been called to the stage, and each contestant stood regally composed, or so they hoped. Minutes were...