Before the tailored suits, the bright studio lights, and the sharp, measured analysis that now define his presence on national broadcasts, Jim Jackson was simply a Toledo kid with uncommon focus and a relentless drive to compete. His journey began when, at seven years old, his father first placed a basketball in his hands at the YMCA. What started as neighborhood games and playful competition..

The month of January ushers in a season of new beginnings. As the first month of the year, it offers an opportunity to reset, refresh, and recharge, inviting change for the better. January represents both endings and beginnings: a transition from the old to the new, the past to the future. It is a time for reflection and foresight. 

This article is about Toledo producing a “Boss Lady,” Dionne Phillips. Boss Lady is a colloquial term for a woman who is confident, assertive, and in control of her professional and personal life. The term implies strength, independence, and success. It’s used to describe someone positive, determined, creative, resilient and who inspires others. All attributes that describe Dionne.

As I stepped into the buzzing conference hall, alive with energy and voices, my attention was immediately captured by a young woman across the room. She was in her early twenties, vibrant and magnetic—an unmistakable presence. With a dazzling smile and an infectious spirit, she moved through the crowd like a burst of light...

Like many cities across the United States, Atlanta is facing a growing homelessness crisis..

Mark A. Cummings is the founder and creator of Awalkonwater Entertainment, an independent film production company located in Columbus,...