As I was praying about the state of our world and all the chaos that’s going on, the song “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty immediately came to mind. The lyrics include the powerful statement, “I got just one life; in a world that keeps on pushing me around; but I’ll stand my ground, […]
By Tammy Smith Mobile, Alabama, claims to be the first U.S. city to celebrate Mardi Gras. So does New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Gulf Coast sits in the middle, not really worried about who was first. It’s all about having fun, no matter what your age. Mardi Gras first was observed in North America in […]
Looking to eat at an award-winning Southern-style steakhouse that quite possibly will serve one of the best steaks you’ve ever tasted? Look no further than Doe’s Eat Place. Located on the fifth floor of the Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi, you will find a fantastic Gulf Coast restaurant that provides the true taste of the Mississippi […]
What’s all this buzz surrounding “self-care?” It’s a term that’s seemingly everywhere you look, especially on social media. In fact, “self-care” has become so big and overused that it can be difficult to determine what it really is at its core and why it matters. For me, self-care increasingly feels like yet another thing to […]
By Dr. Alicia Ware Almost every day, a woman comes to my clinic asking to have her hormones checked. Sometimes it’s for typical menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats or mood swings. Most often, it’s for fatigue, weight gain or decreased libido. Only sometimes is it necessary or appropriate to measure hormone levels. Many […]
Cynthia Chauvin, executive director of CASA of Hancock County, shares how her organization advocates for children in the court system — supporting them, acting in their best interest and ensuring their wellbeing. WHAT DOES CASA DO? CASA of Hancock County is a nonprofit that recruits, trains and supports a diverse network of court-appointed special advocate […]
By Jacque McShane Happy New Year! Did you resolve to get more exercise in 2022? We know exercise is important, but somehow, as we pile on more responsibility and life gets crazy, exercise takes a backseat. Another situation I see often is people setting grandiose goals to train for a marathon, hit the gym five […]
It is now January, which is the time when most of us think about starting anew. Many people will set goals to get in shape, lead more balanced lives, dedicate time to self-care, grow their business and a myriad of other aims to improve their quality of life. In that list of worthy goals, I […]
I was preparing to cook a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, grits and eggs recently one Saturday morning for us, my parents, and my brother who was in town visiting. Normally breakfast does not consist of pancakes and grits. However, my husband and I wanted pancakes, and my brother always requests that I prepare grits and […]
