Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter Sister nursing facilities, Ridgeview Health Services and Ridgewood Health Services, may have different locations and staff members, but both share a commitment to compassion, care, and a faith-filled approach to serving their residents. Administrators April Key (Ridgeview) and Annette Snow (Ridgewood) lead with humility, intentionality, and […]
Words by Reagan Young | Images by Ryan McGill Chris Uptain, a longtime Jasper firefighter, was named the city’s Fire Chief last month following the retirement of Chief Dante Fields. Known for his practical experience and dry humor, Uptain brings a steady hand and a servant’s heart to his new role, aiming to lead the
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter “You can bring the cornbread, but remember to put no sugar in it,” said Mrs. D to her sixth graders. Why were students bringing cornbread to school? And why leave out arguably the best part—the sugar? Both questions find their answer in Melissa DeAngelo. Known affectionately
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Jacob Adams Jacob Adams first felt the pull toward medical missions as a child, watching his mom prepare to serve as a nurse on trips he was too young to join. “I never got to go with her, but that desire to serve through medical missions
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Helen Pickett is a woman who embodies the true spirit of service. For years, she has dedicated herself to volunteer work in the community. After a decade with Meals on Wheels, serving meals at the local senior center, Helen’s usual routine was upended by the
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Staff Sergeant Glenn Terry Shubert, U.S. Army (Retired), served twenty-eight years in the military, with fourteen and a half of those years overseas. Drafted in May 1965, Shubert initially served two years in Germany. Reflecting on that period, he says, “It got into my blood.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of the Smith Lake Civic Association On Thursday, September 19, the Smith Lake Civic Association (SLCA) completed a successful two-day cleanup event on Smith Lake, focusing on the Walker County span from the dam to Duncan Bridge. This biannual event is crucial to
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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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