Favorite Four
When Robert and L.A. Bonds purchased their Newton County farmland, it led to a fun scavenger hunt to determine which plants were already established and which ones…
An Oasis of Healing
A Victorian farmhouse and five acres of revived soil tell a story of faith‑driven restoration, heritage and homegrown renewal at Bonds Estate and Gardens. by Kari Apted Visiting Bonds Estate
We Believe in Family
When multiple generations live in the same small town for decades, it fosters deep bonds that last a lifetime. Charles and Amma Gaither enjoy just such a legacy, one that
Helping Others Heal
Shawonna Gaither’s memories of that September day are clear. She was removed from class and driven to a crowded crime scene, where she tried to wrap her brain around the
Heir Apparent
by Kari Apted New Arts Association in Newton County Executive Director Abigail Morgan Coggin, like her predecessor, has dedicated over 20 years to expanding fine arts offerings in and around
Curtain Call
As Buncie Hay Lanners exits the stage from her 25-year position as executive director of the Arts Association in Newton County, she leans into her memories and shares hopes for
Generational Impact
by Kari Apted When I arrived to interview Dr. Judy Greer, she stepped out on her porch and held the front door open for me. Her brilliant blue eyes and
‘A Blessed Life’
Dr. Judy Greer became the first full-tenured female professor at Oxford College and retired after 33 years with the school. At the age of 90, she remains a source of
Honoring the Past
by Kari Apted Anderson Wright was just a little boy when he began cleaning graves at Oxford Cemetery, his small but sure hands pulling up weeds and brushing away debris.