We are accustomed to very hot weather in the South, but during the winter, we sometimes encounter freeze days that can damage our homes. For your insurance, the fewer and less costly claims you have, the better your rate. BEFORE ANY WINTER SURPRISES COME, TAKE CARE OF THE FOLLOWING TO PROTECT YOUR HOME: Service your […]
Fall is upon us, and of course, I’m here to give you the rundown on what’s trending in all types of fashion. But in this case, we’re talking boots. It’s finally boot season, and I can’t wait to show you some styles that are currently in my cart and closet. COMBAT BOOT This is my […]
The words “holiday” and “healthy” rarely are uttered in the same sentence. ‘Tis the season for sugary baked goods, decadent dinners, couch-potato marathons and last-minute, stress-filled sprints to the mall. Add on the challenges of COVID and the tail end of hurricane season, and this time of year can become the ultimate test of wills. […]
Looking for a neighborhood brewpub with a laid-back atmosphere that offers delicious food and the opportunity to find your new favorite brew? Look no further than Craft Advisory Brewing & Bistro in Ocean Springs. With an outdoor patio that’s perfect for enjoying the weather and people watching, Craft Advisory prides itself on providing fresh, award-winning […]
November is American Diabetes Month, and Mississippi continues to be at the top of the list in overall diabetes prevalence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes has serious health consequences, but it also can be controlled and prevented with the proper treatment. Dr. Mark Borchelt and Dr. Ellen Caswell specialize in […]
Since I covered the basics of tax-free retirement accounts in this space, I have received several requests for additional information about TFRAs. I will answer a few of those questions here. The first thing to know about TFRAs is that they use indexed universal life insurance (IUL) as the funding chassis. With the update of […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I had just had a baby via c-section two months prior to starting on this journey at a yoga/barre/Pilates studio and was ready to get healthy for my family. MY GOAL My goal was and is to be healthy for my family, to be consistent and to be able to continue serving […]
Time is the great equalizer. Every person alive has the same 24 hours in each day. Time cannot be created or destroyed. Giving our time to someone or something means that we are “present” with that person or thing; time equals presence. However, this alone doesn’t guarantee success. Energy, unlike time, is not equal among […]
By The Rev. Jakavious Pickett Over the last year and a half, for the first time in our lives, the entire world has experienced the same thing at the same time. This global pandemic has affected each of us in ways that we never could have imagined. From quarantining and social distancing to mask wearing […]
From The University of Southern Mississippi Members of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park community who need food and other essentials, such as toiletries and hygiene products, have a resource right on campus. USM Gulf Park Office of Student Affairs operates the Gulf Park Pantry, located in Hardy Hall. Faculty and staff members are […]
