Our View: Mental health must be a top priority

Suicide sneaks up on people. It creeps in the back door of someone’s mind and slowly consumes their thoughts. It overtakes the beautiful minds of unique people like a weed until the unthinkable happens.  The aftermath of suicide is far-reaching. It’s unfathomable to understand the impact of one life, and nothing makes it more apparent than when that life is suddenly taken from this world. … Continue reading Our View: Mental health must be a top priority

Check out a book from these local shops

Dogwood Books 231-A Broad St. Dogwood Books, owned and operated by Kenneth Studdard, has been a part of Rome’s selection of bookstores since March 2007. Studdard opened his store because of his own love of books. “I’ve loved books since I was a kid,” Studdard said. “And I especially love used bookstores, that’s been something that I’ve enjoyed visiting since as long as I can … Continue reading Check out a book from these local shops