Life is always a great story. What's yours?
For the last 20 years, community journalism and storytelling has been my passion. From hard news stories with lasting impact to heart-touching feature stories, I've covered it all.
Let me introduce myself
On my porch, holding a steaming cup of coffee on the cool country morning, is where I do my best thinking. For more than 20 years, I've focused on telling the stories of my community and beyond. I studied Communications with a concentration in Print Journalism at Troy University and worked at all levels of newspaper publications. I most recently served as the president of a publishing company until about five years ago when I transitioned to a development and design position at a national non-profit. Now, I spend my days working to better the lives of thousands of youth and families across the U.S. and freelancing with an assortment of publications.
Tasteful giving
Lisa Thomas-McMillan and her husband, Freddie, are feeding the souls – and stomachs – of those in need, all for free at their Brewton restaurant, Drexel & Honeybee’s.
In Escambia County, the couple is well known for meeting the hunger needs of their community, with Lisa as the driving force through their non-profit, Carlisa, Inc. In their mission, they’ve fed college students, veterans, those at Thanksgiving and Christmas and any person in need. And they’ve never asked for a dime.
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In Escambia County, the couple is well known for meeting the hunger needs of their community, with Lisa as the driving force through their non-profit, Carlisa, Inc. In their mission, they’ve fed college students, veterans, those at Thanksgiving and Christmas and any person in need. And they’ve never asked for a dime.
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With a background of editing, reporting, design, and more, I look to continue my history of storytelling, news reporting, or feature writing. I love research and pieces that have an impact on our daily lives and communities.
About Me
I live on an Alabama farm with my husband and our daughter (one of five children) - the last to leave the nest when she begins college in August 2022. During my 20-year career as a journalist, I've sent people to prison, uncovered government corruption, and told the hard facts as well as covered the heart-warning stories and crazy tales of our community.
“You can make anything by writing.”
C. S. Lewis