Health & Wellness

An Antidote for Anxiety

Sedation dentistry offers those afflicted by odontophobia—an irrational and overwhelming fear of dentists—a new option through which to combat their condition. by Patty Rasmussen If you have ever been filled

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Health & Wellness

Rescue Mission

Familiar white buses have trumpeted the arrival of blue-shirted heroes every weekday since March 17, as the Covington YMCA delivers much-needed food and supplies to those in need during the COVID-19

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Health & Wellness

Trailblazers

The Newton Trails organization has spearheaded efforts to pave the way to a more connected community in Newton County. by Abby Taylor If you drive by Mayfield Ace Hardware on

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Living

Full Throttle

Oak Hill Elementary School third grader Shelby Hammons transformed her love of cars into a Hot Wheel-fueled philanthropic pursuit that has drawn interest and support from as far away as

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Arts, Education & Innovation

Creative K9 Cuisine

Amanda Yu-Nguyen was unexpectedly bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and has since turned what she first passed off as an insignificant idea—charcuterie boards for dogs—into a burgeoning business that has

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Arts, Education & Innovation

Wise Beyond His Years

CJ Harris, 17, has drawn national acclaim for his tireless efforts in raising awareness about how 3D printing technology can produce prosthetic limbs for children who need them. He was

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Sports & Recreation

Fanning the Flames

Paul Passmore has spent a lifetime searching for avenues through which to stoke his competitive fires. Nearly a decade ago, he settled on professional arm wrestling. by Chris Bridges Paul

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Health & Wellness

Open Arms

The Covington First United Methodist Church Food Ministry serves anywhere from 60 to 100 families three times a week, oftentimes extending the hand of goodwill to those who need it

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Health & Wellness

When the Routine Becomes a Crisis

Shortly after undergoing a mammogram, Covington veterinarian Dr. Rhonda Ross was met with a diagnosis no woman wants to hear. Her breast cancer survival story stands as a testament to

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