By Dianne Anderson Not a lot of kids these days are into reading and writing, it’s more like scrolling and gaming. But Brandon Allen hopes to change that mindset based on what he’s seeing out in the community, and as importantly, what he’s seen within himself. Post-traumatic stress is a household phrase lately, not just ...

By Dianne Anderson War is no joke, but the battle of the war within has provided some fodder for Tyrome “Mac Rome” Thompson to get through the dark places of his past. It’s also where he’s learned to laugh in the face of adversity, and try to lighten the load for others. Thompson volunteers with ...

By Dianne Anderson Lack of money is driving more people to overdrink, or rack up more credit card debt, or both in the past year. It’s not unusual in these pandemic times, and can even lift the spirits, momentarily. Dean Chambers, a clinical therapist and consultant, said indulgences can take many forms, like overspending, overeating ...