by Tina Neeley | Jul 15, 2023 | Stories
TOWN SQUARES are well known for being hubs for the community. Serving as the heart of a community, people gather to socialize, shop, and enjoy several events. While town squares have seen their ups and downs over the years, they have been revived thanks to those who...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
THE CROWD lined up long before the meal was to be served, and little food, if any, remained as a late child asked for a to-go plate. They were gone, consumed by those struggling to make ends meet at a time when many are forced to decide which life necessities go...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
GLASSES OF sweet tea and empty stomachs are refilled as plates are delivered to waiting tables. Some enjoy their food quietly while other tables burst into laughter from time to time. Some build plates from the salad bar, while others wait as tables are cleared....
by Tina Neeley | Jul 15, 2023 | Stories
THIS SUMMER, the children on Shelbyville’s south side walked, ran, and jumped with happy feet, not because school was out but because every student at Southside Elementary received a new pair of shoes and socks along with other goodies on May 19. The giveaway...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
L IFE IS noisy. Something or someone constantly competes for our attention, leaving little space for quiet and contemplation. At home in Los Angeles, Ruslan Kushnir’s mind was saturated with non-stop chatter. Thoughts of everything from his daily routine to self-worth...