After more than thirty years serving as a teacher, principal, and district leader, I have always believed that Lee County has a sound school system.

Casey Lucius’ elevation to interim city manager should inspire confidence — not only because of her credentials and familiarity with city operations — but because of the manner in which she chose to serve. In refusing insurance and an assistant, she makes a rare and public statement: that the role is about service, responsibility, and doing what’s right for the community first.

The Williams brothers have made it clear: they want to play together. They’re ready to commit to a program that values both — not just as individuals, but as a duo with the potential to lead a defense for years to come.

This initiative is made possible through the partnership of Bridging the Gap Center for the Arts, the Dunbar Festival Committee, the School District of Lee County, the Alliance for the Arts, the Lee County Public Library, and the Lee County Black History Society.

From the start, he embraced an unconventional mantra—“We’re Not Normal”—an ethos that challenged the status quo in the region’s marketing scene. I totally concur with his mantra, because there is something unique about his company that I can’t seem to put a finger on that makes it so awesome.