Stephen Prudhomme

Crossville

Staff Writer at Crossville Chronicle

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Character stands out at annual banquet recognizing local high school athletes

1 week ago | crossville-chronicle.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Just as he does with athletics at Stone Memorial High School, Aden Thompson kept busy during Friday night’s fourth annual Charter Banquet at Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Lodge. Following dinner, he was called up twice to receive Character Award Certificates. Topping off the evening, he received a $500 college scholarship through the Crossville-Cumberland County Sports and Events Council. kAmt2C=:6C :?
An Impressive Span of Time Historic Bridge Reaches the End of the Road | Effingham Magazine | Effingham, GA

2 months ago | effinghammagazine.com | Stephen Prudhomme

An Impressive Span of TimeHistoric Bridge Reaches the End of the RoadStory by Stephen PrudhommeFor more than a century, the James P. Houlihan Bridge in Port Wentworth was in service. It witnessed the evolution of the automobile, starting with the Model T and continuing with the present-day vehicles that hail from around the world and boast the latest in technological innovations. The bridge, which crosses the Savannah River and carries Hwy. 25, went through an evolution of its own.
Barking up the Right Tree Erich Perez Brings Short Films to the Effingham Area

2 months ago | effinghammagazine.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Barking up the Right TreeErich Perez Brings Short Films to the Effingham AreaStory by Stephen PrudhommePhotography by Erich PerezErich Perez describes himself as a creative individual with varied career pursuits and interests. These include photography and owning a dental practice with his wife in Rincon.
FINDING HIS VOICE: Fairfield Glade man with nonverbal autism reveals tremendous verbiage through spelling to communicate program

Dec 26, 2024 | crossville-chronicle.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Dan Stephenson is nonverbal on the autism spectrum. He does a limited amount of speaking and struggles to express simple thoughts. It’s a different story for the 29-year-old Fairfield Glade resident when it comes to the written word, however. Stephenson is eloquent and thoughtful in his writing, and he’s able to share it with others through cutting-edge therapy utilizing a keyboard and computer that gives him a voice. Stephenson lives with his parents, Jim and Carol.
A second act

Dec 10, 2024 | bryancountynews.com | Stephen Prudhomme

The first part of Tim Malchak’s music career played like a country song he might have written–filled with stardom, drug addiction and being dropped from his record label. His story, in true country music tradition, features redemption and a second act as a Christian singer/songwriter. The Savannah resident might still sing about heartache, but he’s doing it within the context of uplifting spiritual songs that offer the promise of eternal glory and happiness beyond the travails of this life.
Making the pitch in tandem

Nov 23, 2024 | bryancountynews.com | Stephen Prudhomme

As twins, Aaron and Moises Martinez are inextricably linked to one another; they share DNA, a last name, and athletic ability. The latter has led to another commonality - a love of soccer and experience competing at the professional level. The Martinezes played for the Savannah Clovers FC in 2024. A team spokesman said they were not re-signed for the 2025 season and moved back to Colorado after living in Bryan County.
A penchant for singing

Nov 18, 2024 | bryancountynews.com | Stephen Prudhomme

John “J.B.” Bennett is a vocal person. When he’s not working as a tour guide in Savannah, he often sings with a barbershop chorus and quartet. The Richmond Hill resident also sings solo, carrying a tune while he’s driving his car. Bennett, 63, is a member of 13th Colony Sound barbershop group. He also sings with Ossabaw Sound, one of a number of quartets that evolved out of 13th Colony Sound. Bennett joined Ossabaw Sound more than a dozen years ago and was the youngest member.
FIELD OF HONOR: 700 flags honor those who served

Nov 11, 2024 | crossville-chronicle.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Under overcast skies, hundreds of American flags fluttered in the strong, cool breeze early Sunday afternoon at Garrison Park in Crossville. Scores of people sat in nearby bleachers or stood around them. On the eve of Veterans Day, Crossville kicked off an event that is the perfect complement, one that honors past and present military members in a special way. The event was the third annual Field of Honor.
Senior Olympics table tennis players undeterred by age, physical challenges

Sep 12, 2024 | crossville-chronicle.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Twenty-one men and women gathered at the Fairfield Glade library the morning of Sept. 7. They ranged in age from 60 to 94. No reading a book in a quiet corner for these seniors, however. They were reading serves and cutting corners in pursuit of an orange or white ball. The event was the Upper Cumberland District Senior Olympics table tennis tournament.
Cremains without a permanent home: VFW post looking for family of deceased veteran

Sep 10, 2024 | crossville-chronicle.com | Stephen Prudhomme

Charles Sheets was an Air Force veteran from Crossville who passed away July 11, 2022. He was cremated, and his cremains were placed in a plastic box. That container, still containing Sheets’ cremains, showed up in an unlikely location — a Crossville storage unit. The strange odyssey of the cremains continues, as they’re now in the hands of members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5025 and have raised a number of questions.