Lee A’rie Simms, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Youth of the Year, has won state Youth of the Year for Mississippi and will advance to compete at the regional level in June. “I am so excited about the possibility of making it to the national level!” says Simms, who has been a part […]
I often hear people say it could never flood where they are, but I have learned to never say never. Areas that never flooded before have been taking on water due to nearby developments or natural or manmade changes in the geographic area. Even if you don’t think you’re at risk, preparation is just as […]
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When many think of the word legacy, the central question is, “What will I leave behind for the next generation?” Will it be the family house, heirlooms, recipes, etc.? What typically comes to mind is a physical, tangible inheritance, but this perspective negates the value of knowledge and disregards the power of shared time. My […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is both a celebration and an acknowledgment that gender equality is a work in progress. It’s a chance to recognize women’s achievements, educate, raise awareness and push for change. This year’s theme is #embraceequity, which challenges societies and individuals to create a more inclusive world. That means rejecting […]
If you’re a woman, chances are a much-needed getaway is long overdue. You’ve probably also banked time off that you don’t use. The research is in, and it shows women hesitate to take their hard-earned vacation days. Here are some of the key findings of Project: Time Off, a U.S. Travel Association initiative: Women were more […]
Some women wear heels to the office and spend their working hours in front of a computer. Others, like Elisha “Lelee” George, wield wrenches for a living and know as much about cars as any man. “Some men feel like women aren’t good enough or strong enough to work on vehicles; I have encountered this […]
Members, pictured left to right, are: Laura Lambert, treasurer; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Doris Hill, parliamentarian; Sandra Pelas, president; Vanessa Edwards-Wassom, historian; Ashley Jarrell, vice president; Jana Owen, dean of chairman. Officers not pictured: Sarah Petri, president elect; Cheryl Boatner, secretary; Ruthie Kennedy, member at large; Chris Smith, chaplain. Special project chairs not pictured: Pollyanna Robelen, […]
