By Mavis Creagh What is love? One scripture passage explains, “Love is patient. Love is kind.” Another verse references laying down one’s life for a friend. Nowhere is it said that love should tear you down or torture your soul. However, domestic violence can do that and much more. In the book compilation, “My Walk […]
By Alicia Tarant Most people would agree that teen dating violence is a problem. According to youth.gov, studies have shown that up to 76 percent of teens have experienced emotional and psychological abuse within their dating relationships. However, many well-meaning parents either fail to recognize the signs or don’t know what to do when their […]
For most of us, home is a place of love, warmth and comfort, where we can be surrounded by those we love and those who love us. It is haven from life’s storms and the trials of daily life. But for millions of women, home is anything but a sanctuary. It is estimated that in […]
• Over 43 million women and 38 million men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) • 10 percent of women and 2 percent of men report having been stalked by an intimate partner. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) • 1 in 10 women […]
By Stacey Riley According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. How does that look compared to the 2020 census data for the lower six counties of Mississippi? The adult population (over age 18) of Jackson, […]
From the service to the atmosphere, and most especially the food, Parrish’s Restaurant and Lounge is a must visit for any food lover on the Coast. Perfect for date nights, dinner with friends or a family brunch, Parrish’s provides an experience to suit any occasion and all tastes. Parrish’s takes advantage of its excellent location […]
By Jenni Murray “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Truly. It’s a quote from “Anne of Green Gables,” and you’ll see it adorning every farmhouse sign at Hobby Lobby, but I think it resonates with people because it’s just so true. While nature starts the beautiful process of dying […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022: About 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women About 43,250 women will die from breast cancer On average, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is about 13 percent. If you haven’t battled the disease yourself, it’s likely that someone close to […]
Although they are both doctors, Drs. Tim and Tracy Sanford were mindful not to push their kids into a medical career. Nonetheless, their two children, Drs. Laura and Mitch Sanford, have followed in their parents’ footsteps anyway, and all four are now board-certified family medicine providers affiliated with Memorial Health System. “They always told us […]
Although she lost her home and all her material possessions in Hurricane Katrina, Moira Anderson found a spiritual home within herself that kept her going. “Yoga, a stabilizing practice, really helped with that — so did the community of people gathering for class to move, breathe and connect back to the present moment,” says the […]
