Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Adrean Booth grew up in the small Blount County community of Smokerise. Like many young people, she was unsure which career path to follow when she first enrolled at Jefferson State Community College. However, she soon discovered her calling unexpectedly. “One day, I experienced a […]
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill When Christy Lay does something as routine as grocery shopping, it is commonplace for her to run into a former student whose life she changed for the better. While Christy’s love for young people and education drove her to become a teacher, her career is
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“God has blessed us, we have grown, and He has met our needs along the way as we needed them.” – Tanya Evans
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“The most rewarding part is seeing the look on somebody’s face, just a smile because you were there.” – Misty Johnson
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“A normal day for us is someone else’s worst nightmare. We’re handling situations that are outside the normal for most people.” – Tim Thomas
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“I’ve gotten to help so many members of this community and been able to follow up with their care. Because they know me and I know them, they have that trust in me.” – Katrina Sanders Key
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“We do all this with the horses, so it’s a different kind of learning.” – Meghan Sutherland
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“So many kids in our community are in need, and I feel like sometimes we don’t even realize the extent of those needs.” – Amelia Hardin
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During the regular meeting of the Jasper City Council on August 1, the hardworking lifeguards of the Memorial Park Natatorium were recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to ensuring the safety of swimmers this summer.
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“We are community mental health, and we are here for whoever needs us.” – Pollyanna Higgs
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