Awaiting the birth of a child is a joyous time; but for many expectant mothers, pregnancy comes with some unwelcome side effects, including varicose and spider veins. Let’s take a deeper look into how, why, and when venous insufficiency can make what should be a happy time unpleasant, or even painful. As if pregnancy and […]
Adopt a Grandparent Day is personal for Katie Hancock, vice president and branch manager for The Citizens Bank. Her grandmother was in a nursing home out of state, and the experience made Hancock acutely aware of the loneliness many seniors face without having regular visitors. “So many residents don’t have family that can visit regularly […]
Shopping is a common and enjoyable activity, but the line between a healthy interest and an addiction can easily blur. Understanding the different types of shopping addiction can help those who struggle recognize their own patterns and, if necessary, seek help. 1. CREDIT CARD ADDICTION Credit card addiction refers to a compulsive need to accumulate […]
Ready to put your grilling skills to the test? Try your hand at these delicious grilled mushrooms from Joy Monnerjahn, the owner of The Bayou Belle, which make a great appetizer or meal that will please meat lovers and vegans alike (just switch the butter for your favorite oil)! The recipe makes about eight mushrooms. […]
Want to give your guests an unforgettable culinary experience? These up-and-coming food and beverage providers are sure to please any palate: Radish Located in downtown Long Beach, Radish debuted in 2022 and honors the Coast’s agricultural spirit, using time-honored traditions and techniques. Fans of the restaurant’s upscale Southern fare will be thrilled to know Radish […]
Dream big, start small: That’s the motto guiding the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence and its partners as they create the Gulf Coast Family Justice Center. A site at 47 Maples Drive in Gulfport is set to be the new home of the Family Justice Center — a multi-agency facility serving victims of interpersonal violence, […]
Many of us have heard of Goldman Sachs, whether due to its position in the arena of global finance or its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship through its 10,000 Small Businesses, 10,000 Women or One Million Black Women: Black in Business initiatives. I recently had the privilege of participating in Cohort 5 of One Million Black […]
Before a tornado hits, it typically announces itself with some classic indicators: huge hail, a dark, almost green sky and emergency sirens. By heeding these warnings from Mother Nature, we have more time to take cover before seeing a twister. When something is wrong with our health, bodies will often provide indicators. Ignoring symptoms of […]
Originally from Indiana, Rebecca Byrd has lived in Gulfport since 1980 and has been the bookkeeper at Northwood Church for 21 years. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In February of 2012, I had a benign tumor removed from each breast. In November of 2019, I had an abnormal mammogram. The MRI showed it was a “well-circumscribed oval […]
