Zabrina Johnson’s day begins and ends with her boys. Like many small children, Rayden and Sorin wake up needing attention.
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Jordan Smith covers Casper and its surrounding municipalities for the Casper Star-Tribune and can be reached at 307-266-0513, Jordan.Smith@trib.com or on X @jordansmith_js.
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