Russell Evans’ Liberian Gravy
I grew up in Minnesota, the state with the largest population of immigrants from the West African nation of Liberia. One day, I went to a friend’s house to play
Wild at Heart
Paintbrushes just seem to belong in Wes Whitney’s hands. The 69-year-old Fort Worth, Texas, native was born into an Air Force family, which allowed him to see the world at
Safe Haven
Cecilia Fernandez channeled her passions into purpose when she created Best Friends Farm, a refuge in Oxford where rescued animals and children with special needs find compassion, connection and community.
In Memoriam: Ronald Bradley
(Nov. 19, 1934-Oct. 3, 2025) by Brian Knapp Word reached my ears on a Sunday morning in October that Ronald M. Bradley had completed his race after 90 years, 10
Sacred Steps
Mother-daughter duo Nancy and Alexandria Schulz turned a lifelong love of travel and the outdoors into a soul-searching, 14-day pilgrimage across Portugal and Spain. by David Roten Nancy Schulz and
Braille, Bravery and Breakthroughs
With the unwavering support of her family, teachers and community, 8-year-old Kennedy Carlock proves that blindness need not be a barrier to brilliance. by Avril Occilien-Similien Kennedy Carlock has already
In Pursuit of the Hellbender Salamander
Thomas Floyd’s service to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife biologist spans decades, and his research on the elusive amphibian now fuels statewide ecological awareness efforts. by
Of Birdies and Bogies
Bradley Patton teaches golfers of all ages to elevate their respective games. As the director of instruction at Ashton Hills Golf Club, his coaching style blends curiosity and connection with
A ‘Strong’ Foundation
Kendarrius Spear’s life may have ended in a 2024 shooting, but his mother made certain the former Alcovy High School basketball star’s legacy would carry forward through a nonprofit organization