by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover
DISCOVER HOW the beauty of Rutledge Falls became the perfect scene for Rick Vella’s children’s book. From a young age, Vella’s mind was always in motion. It often traveled far from the classroom, creating his own stories, characters, and worlds. Whether inspired...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 24, 2025 | Cover
Grief has a way of shaking the very foundation of a person’s soul. It is a force that can leave even the strongest among us questioning everything they hold dear. Yet, as relentless as grief is, it also has the power to light a flicker of hope that guides a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 15, 2025 | Cover
Philip Hill’s career in physiotherapy, like many in the athletic world, began with his own injuries. “I played sports and got injured, and I liked helping people,” he said. “I wanted to stay a part of sports. And as I got older, I realized there were a lot more...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Cover
Young Vera Lund held tightly to the frayed leash of her new companion — a prize from a raffle that would forever change her life. Her scrappy mixed dog with tender eyes was a confidant who would guide Lund’s path for decades. Now, years later, in Coffee County, that...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 9, 2024 | Cover
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 | Oct 12, 2024 | Cover
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...
