Ashley Mott

Did you ever get distracted by something shiny? Was it a ruby, a diamond, a sapphire or an emerald? The world’s most precious stones and semi-precious gems feature bewitching lustres and precision cuts capable of capturing the light and enhancing the...

The realization that fashion could be a form of self-expression led Lela Orr to a career in the fashion industry and launching her own brand, Ferrah, in Dallas. It has also led her to reality television. Orr, a former Monroe resident, will appear as...

Big brother to the rescue: Man gives sister half of liver After spending more than a decade on local, national and international basketball courts, taking action is a first instinct for the Monroe native. Now, he is rebounding from his biggest act...

Making strides: New drug helps toddler take first steps Audrey Carpenter runs across the room for fun, her sandaled feet clapping against the floor. She’s one of a set of twins wearing matching coral dresses with appliquéd kittens at Melanie Massey...

The 91-year-old sits in one with a rotary bakelite phone in reach on the other. For the past several months, Splond has spent many of her days on the patio, using the phone to take care of her business. She can't spend time in her home of 30 years...