by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
DAVID PILLOW and Ryan Vaughn brought a new level of sophistication to The Standard Grooming Lounge. They opened the barbershop on March 14, 2022. In just a short time, they have already made waves in the community by hiring their third barber, Zayne, and expanding...
by Guest Writer | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
KUBO GRILL is a bustling home for what seems to be one-fourth of the town’s population in mid-afternoon. It was, therefore, a delight to be seated quickly. I maneuvered myself around the stage, where a young woman was singing her soul out, into the four walls around...
by Kali Bradford | Apr 15, 2023 | Stories
THE LONG-AWAITED summer months are finally here, and kiddos are ready for fun in the sun. While it’s essential to enjoy the time off, it’s important to encourage them to keep reading over the summer. Summer reading is critical for helping kids maintain learning while...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 14, 2023 | Stories
MEMORIES OF books, card catalogs, and hushing librarians come to mind when we recall the libraries of our childhood. We can almost smell that perfect mixture of paper, dust, and nostalgia. Those places full of books were safe havens for young readers, who felt a sense...
by Tina Neeley | Mar 14, 2023 | Stories
Sometimes life just isn’t what it seems. There are situations where we view each other through the fishbowl of life. We watch from outside, sure of what we’re seeing. Meanwhile, inside, life is its own reality, and the days pass with the feeling of someone else...
by Kali Bradford | Mar 11, 2023 | Stories
THERE IS nothing quite like the idea of curling up with a good book and taking the afternoon to journey off into another land or planet and go on a grand adventure with unforgettable characters or learn about a historical figure or time. And there is always the...
