by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories
ANDREA PARSON leaned in at a corner lunch table in Robert E. Lee Elementary’s cafeteria. Her genuine smile set the tone as students opened up about their day. Between bites of lunch, she helped them untangle conflicts, celebrate small victories, and build friendships....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories
THERE’S A certain kind of light that shines on people who have walked through darkness and come out the other side. You can see it in Anthony and Jessica Earhart, the husband-and-wife duo behind Rooted in Christ Recovery. This light glows with redemption, healing,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
FLYING FOR the first time is an experience like no other. Reluctant but optimistic, you step into a Cessna 172, a sleek, unassuming aircraft that promises freedom. Chief Flight Instructor Myron Yoder, calm and experienced, sits beside you, his voice steady and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
MONICA BLAKE-BEASLEY’S story could be the script for the ultimate comeback — brimming with tough decisions, unexpected turns, and growth that didn’t come easy. As a former police officer and now a local educator in Tullahoma, Blake-Beasley has walked through fire and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
IN A liberal arts classroom at Tullahoma High School, Amy Sisk stands at the front, animatedly telling stories of monarchs, revolutions, and lessons from history. She recites facts while bringing the past to life, layering it with drama, heart, and humor. After 20...