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03/12/2026

A boxer is an athlete described as a battler, combatant and scrapper.

STORY BY BOB LABBE | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS A boxer is an athlete described as a battler, combatant and scrapper. In just those few definitions one can almost describe Brad Ginn whose whole purpose in life is to be the best he can every day in everything he faces. Since

03/12/2026

It wasn’t quite ‘love at first sight,’ but Gordon Raney and Mary Starling, members of Madison Senior Center, nurtured a bond between themselves. They have set a wedding date in March.

BY GREGG PARKER | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS It wasn’t quite ‘love at first sight,’ but Gordon Raney and Mary Starling, members of Madison Senior Center, nurtured a bond between themselves. They have set a wedding date in March. Gordon is 87 years old, while Mary is a bit younger ...

03/12/2026

Some history lessons come from textbooks. Others come with glue, fabric, and a whole lot of creativity.

Some history lessons come from textbooks. Others come with glue, fabric, and a whole lot of creativity. Madison at The Range residents stepped into the 1900s last month as part of the community’s ongoing Decades theme, crafting fancy fans inspired by the graceful style that defined the turn of the...

01/01/2026

12/24/2025

Red suit. Check.

Shiny black boots. Check.

White beard. Check.

Christmas magic. Check.

It is this simple checklist that transforms Gary Knight into Santa Gary around November of every year.

STORY BY ERIN COGGINS | PHOTOS BY FLY LEAF PHOTOGRAPHY | LIVING 50 PLUS Red suit. Check. Shiny black boots. Check. White beard. Check. Christmas magic. Check. It is this simple checklist that transforms Gary Knight into Santa Gary around November of every year. “I usually trim my beard back after ...

12/24/2025

The coffee culture in America is strong. It’s everywhere. Think of the popular television show, Friends–six friends find comfort and fellowship at their local coffee shop. But what happens when coffee is just not one’s thing or coffee stops loving you back?

STORY BY ERIN COGGINS | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS The coffee culture in America is strong. It’s everywhere. Think of the popular television show, Friends–six friends find comfort and fellowship at their local coffee shop. But what happens when coffee is just not one’s thing or co...

12/24/2025

“I took on being a basketball coach as a ministry.” Now in his 24th season as head coach of the Lee High boys basketball program, Greg Brown continues his “ministry” in ways well beyond his imagination of what he thought his life would become.

STORY BY BOB LABBE | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS “I took on being a basketball coach as a ministry.” Now in his 24th season as head coach of the Lee High boys basketball program, Greg Brown continues his “ministry” in ways well beyond his imagination of what he thought his life

12/24/2025

Heads up golfers. Tee times are now available for all times, day or night, at the Tennessee Valley’s premier indoor golf experience,

STORY BY BOB LABBE | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS Heads up golfers. Tee times are now available for all times, day or night, at the Tennessee Valley’s premier indoor golf experience, The Golf Lab. Powered by three Uneekor Eye X02 Launch Monitors, golfers address their ball and swing awa...

12/22/2025

It has been said that music brings people together. Nothing could be more accurate than when it comes to Allen and Connie Watkins.

STORY BY ERIN COGGINS | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS It has been said that music brings people together. Nothing could be more accurate than when it comes to Allen and Connie Watkins. Connie grew up in all things music. She played the clarinet in her high school band as well as

12/22/2025

Eight years ago, a little girl, born with drugs in her system, slept restlessly in a warm, monitored incubator. Just three years before, her brother was in the same environment. The only difference was that his blood contained what doctors referred to as “a plethora of drugs.”

BY ERIN COGGINS | PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BERRY | LIVING 50 PLUS Eight years ago, a little girl, born with drugs in her system, slept restlessly in a warm, monitored incubator. Just three years before, her brother was in the same environment. The only difference was that his blood contained what doctors re...