by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 9, 2024 | Cover, Tullahoma
LORNA MITCHELL stood and smiled warmly inside a small children’s home in Central Africa. The children enamored her with their warm, coffee-brown faces and cheerful spirits as radiant as the summer sun. Yet, behind those twinkling eyes were the striking realities of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 9, 2024 | Feature, Tullahoma
GRIEF IS a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. Jack (Robert) Kennington’s career in grief recovery began as a profession and evolved into his calling. It’s a way to help others navigate the complex and often overwhelming emotions that come with loss....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
THE SOUND of the engines filled Keith Thornburgh’s ears as he glanced outside the open door. A plot of green stretched below, dotted with tiny figures — the Normandy, France countryside bright with life once frozen in time. Thornburgh, a military photographer at...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Cover, Tullahoma
THE SIREN’S blare often signals a crisis — a moment when fear and vulnerability intersect. For those dealing with mental health challenges, this encounter can be particularly frightening. The thin blue line, meant to protect and serve, can sometimes exacerbate the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Feature, Tullahoma
JUST AS the morning sun begins to rise over Tullahoma, Officer Derek Bowles laces up his boots, ready for another day on duty. Beside him, his loyal partner, Storm, a sleek Belgian Malinois, stands present and alert. Their bond is strong, and their movements are...
