Teacher of the Month: Ginger Raife, George Washington Carver High School
A proud George Washington Carver High School graduate is giving back and making a difference where it all started. Ginger Raife has been educating the youth for two decades, and […]
Mom to Mom with Lauren Evers
How do you balance motherhood, four children, and bookkeeping for your family utility business? Lauren: Finding a balance is hard, but I try to stay ahead. For example, I fill […]
Grands Are the Greatest: Meet Bonnie Vinson
How many grandchildren do you have, Bonnie? Bonnie: We have five grandchildren: Luke (19), Lilly Kate (17), Hubb (15), Henry (13), and Walker (13). How did you get the nickname […]
Encourage Kids to Embrace the “In-Between” This Summer
Time spent on the front porch in the mid-summer heat braiding pine straw that became sharp, uncomfortable bracelets and necklaces. A long string tied to a June bug’s leg and […]
The Power of Presence Over Screens
I’ve spent many years in education, beginning as a math teacher at a prestigious private school. As a military spouse and graduate student, my career saw numerous transitions, taking me […]
I’m Not the Entertainment, but I Still Want to Have Fun
The day was wide open before us. And by wide open, I mean we didn’t have school. We were no longer tethered to packing lunches and getting to the bus […]
The Importance of Connecting with Your Community
When my first child was born 13 years ago I was thrilled to be a mom and so in love with my son. My husband and I had decided that […]
10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Dad
Every dad needs reminders of how much he is loved and valued. While you don’t want to forgo the handmade cards and the offbeat kid ideas, these 10 ways to […]
You and Your Wife Have to Get on the Same Page
My wife has run her own small business for the last three years. I try to be positive, and help whenever I can, but the truth is things aren’t going […]
From The Editor- June 2025
Summer’s here—and if you’re anything like me, that means a mix of excitement, a little chaos, and a lot of “what are we gonna do today?” If you’re new to […]
June 2025 Student Spotlights – Montgomery
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Education Matters: Elmore County School (June 2025)
The 2024-25 school year has ended, and 801 graduates received diplomas. I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments of these students! The Elmore County High senior class of 105 students […]