As humans, there are certain emotions and feelings that are universal to our life experiences. For most, the feelings of joy, love, sadness, and fear prove to be the most prominent within our daily lives, and are what shapes our perspectives and interpretations of the world. But while joy and love are usually experienced positively, […]
Local photographer James “Jim” Upchurch has allowed the Sebring Public Library to display his bird photographs for the last few months, enjoying letting others see his pictures and learn about the birds. “It’s been a good part of my retirement to do that, and I’ve learned a lot too,” he says about photographing birds. He […]
Juneteenth is celebrated across the country on the 19th of June, and it is the oldest national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the third year of the Civil War and took effect on January 1, 1863, freeing more than 3 million enslaved people. […]