by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Feature
Five-year-old Joe Capezza gripped the handlebars of his favorite bicycle as he raced down his neighborhood street, his tiny legs pumping with all the force they could muster. The breeze whipped through his hair, and the world blurred around him as his bike seemed to...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Feature
Journey, a majestic red-tailed hawk, soared effortlessly above the canopy, her keen eyes scanning the forest below. A master hunter, she has learned to rely on her instincts to survive in the wild. Journey came to the Middle Tennessee Raptor Center injured and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Nov 9, 2024 | Feature
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 Amanda West | Nov 9, 2024 | Feature
KIMBERLY SHEARIN has always been a high achiever who looks for ways to be a blessing to others. Although originally from Smyrna, she moved to Tullahoma in 1998 to live with her dad and to attend Motlow State Community College. While earning a degree, she became the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Feature
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...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Oct 12, 2024 | Feature
AN EXCITED group of children rush through the narrow halls of East Lincoln Elementary, faces flushed with the thrill of the day’s final bell, racing toward the school’s exit. They aren’t heading home yet. They’re setting out on a short but meaningful journey. Just a...
