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We asked some local leaders and experts how you can come out of the pandemic even better than you went in — and what you should be focusing on as the year ends. Read on for their words of wisdom: GENEVA DUMMER Owner/Operator, The Meeting Place What’s your best advice for “leveling up,” not […]
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By Sheena Myles Five, four, three, two, one — Happy New Year! Very soon, we will count down to 2021 — and what a welcome it will receive. We’ve sent many bat signals awaiting its arrival, and it’s nearly here. Finally, we can live again and no longer be in a vegetative state of disgust, […]
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Entrepreneurship always involves risk. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 25 percent of new businesses survive for 15 years or more. So, when a company has endured for decades, what’s their secret? We asked the leaders of some of the Coast’s most well-respected, longest-operating businesses what it takes to go the distance. […]
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BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION As an obese adult, I had several weight-generated diagnoses that came with accompanying medications: diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I’d also had one round of knee injections. When the knee pain started interfering with my work at the hospital, I became acutely aware that something needed to change. MY GOAL […]
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The aftermath is all too familiar to south Mississippians: downed trees and power lines, shingles and siding stripped from homes, debris littering the streets, days without electricity — to say nothing of the frayed nerves. When Hurricane Zeta barreled into the Gulf Coast on Oct. 28, a pandemic and hurricane-weary region weathered another blow. But […]
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We may not attend as many get-togethers this season, or have as much money for gifts, but here’s the good news: We don’t need to compromise safety or spend a lot of dough — at least the financial kind — to spread holiday cheer. Why not share some delicious holiday treats with the special people […]
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By Dr. Mark Borchelt Feeling tired, gaining or losing weight inexplicably or experiencing muscle weakness? There may be something wrong with your thyroid. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the lower front of the neck. It makes thyroid hormone and secretes it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to all tissues […]
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By René Davis The COVID-19 crisis has been a stressful time for us all, but for those living with domestic violence, quarantine at home can feel like being caught in a very dangerous trap. If you’re living with abuse in the midst of the pandemic, here are some things you can do to maximize your […]