Small Business Saturday is observed nationwide on Nov. 26. American Express launched the shopping holiday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in 2010 to help local stores in the wake of a major recession. The initiative has been a success by any measure, as consumers have reported spending an estimated $163 billion across […]
Being a business owner on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is like being a jack of all trades. It is a delicate balance of lining your belt with the tools necessary to get the job done, painting a pretty picture and having the courage to create something wonderful. First, you will need the right brush. This […]
KATELYN PERRY (@itsmekatelyn13) is the reigning Miss Gulf Coast and Miss Biloxi 2023, and she will compete in Vicksburg for the Miss Mississippi title next summer after placing third runner-up in the contest earlier this year. Her organization, Crowns for a Cause, teaches girls about service. Katelyn also runs a Gulf Coast food and attraction TikTok […]
BY DR. RENITA PARKER J.C. Nunn was living with chronic foot pain for weeks, and he didn’t know where to turn. November is American Diabetes Month, and his story is a reminder of what can happen if chronic foot pain isn’t addressed quickly. He says, “I got an infection in my foot, and it seemed […]
Ample research shows that being read to and reading for fun sets a child up for academic success. Children who are ready to develop the foundation needed to learn to read, expand their vocabularies and learn to love reading early on. Children who are strong readers go on to perform well on assessments and on […]
Holiday shopping season is nearly upon us, but many Americans are tightening their belts as they deal with higher prices for groceries and other necessities. Here are some simple ways you can make this holiday season merry without putting a squeeze on your wallet. START WITH A PLAN Have an idea of what you want […]
The staff at Kids and Tummies, LLC may be in the business of quality gastrointestinal care for kids, but the owner, Dr. April L. Ulmer, says the clinic’s true specialty is listening to patients. “Every complaint, no matter how common, is addressed on a case-by-case basis, and there’s no single diagnosis that can be attributed […]
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Anyone who has ever started a company will attest that it takes long days, sleepless nights, total dedication and more than a little luck to do well. Data shows that only 45 percent of businesses survive the first five years, and only 25 percent make it to 15 years or more. So, […]
Think you’re well versed on the top women’s health dangers? Some of the facts may surprise you. Test your knowledge about the diseases that pose the biggest threat to females by answering the questions below, then keep scrolling to see the answers (no peeking!). 1. When we think about a cancer that affects women, breast […]
