
Shaping Smiles
Dr. Venitress Bryant grew up in the projects of Detroit. However, determination, work ethic and family support enabled her to succeed while cementing her desire to give back as much

Seize the Opportunities
Rev. Dr. Terrence Evans has learned what matters most in life through his experiences at home, in the pulpit and on the basketball court. His advice? We only miss the

Always on Time
When our publisher, Scott Tredeau, spotted the clock in an antique shop, he knew it had to grace our latest cover. It’s an excellent image for a quarterly magazine like

Meet the Publishers Fall 2024
We are grateful to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for everyone whose support makes this magazine possible. Have you ever considered the value of each

Healing Properties
Those who have driven down Hodges Circle in Mansfield have probably already seen the tall, colorful rooster that graces our cover. Its whimsical presence brightens the rural landscape as only

The County’s Most Interesting Man
Newborn resident Tony Pless looks like your average older biker, clad in black leather and tattooed, with a long, white beard. Like most bikers, he has been places—some good and

‘The Essence of Our Y’
Sisters Carmen Brown and Beverly Burton consider the Covington Family YMCA a second home, whether they are partaking in a fitness class, utilizing the exercise machines, enjoying a brisk game

Newborn: A Town Full of Characters
by Kari Apted If you blink as you drive through rural Newton County, you might miss the tiny town of Newborn, and even if you see it, you’ll probably pronounce

Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits
Pride and shame too often keeps us from answering God’s calls, but even Forrest Gump discovered he could not run from his past forever. by Michael Stephens Joshua 1:9 says,