By Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy I have found that scheduling an extra 45 minutes to an hour for appointment travel time reduces frustration for my parents and me. I used to time it perfectly, giving me just long enough to drive up, run in, grab them and speed off to the appointment. That strategy rarely worked […]
Many real estate professionals exclaim that they’ve never seen anything like the 2021 housing market. Thanks to a nationwide shortage, properties are selling for thousands over the asking price and sometimes being snapped up within hours. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price for existing homes increased by 23.6 percent nationwide in […]
By Kristen Borguezan In our industry, tastes span a wide spectrum of design and vision. From the clean lines of an ultra-mod, minimalist look to the comforting textures and neutrals of the next generation of farmhouse fab, the trends are beautifully varied. One emerging style must be mentioned echoes the 1920s aesthetic — jewel tones […]
A red-hot real estate market means existing homes are in high demand and short supply. If you’ve thought about building your dream home, now may be the perfect time. Kyle Tootle, president/principal of Tootle Homes, and Paul Titus, sales director for Cretin Townsend Homes, have analyzed the state of the market and have some helpful […]
I wasn’t always a chef. I considered honing my cooking skills for several years before I began my food education, then life put me in a position to make big decisions and changes out of necessity. The most significant of those decisions was becoming a part of the service industry. While I wouldn’t tell a […]
Fresh from her fourth and final Olympic Games in Tokyo, during which she added a shiny new silver medal to her collection, world-class long jumper Brittney Reese has an impressive career by any measure. Reese may be a 13-time U.S. champion and seven-time world champion in her sport, but there’s much more to the local […]
Adult & Teen Challenge offers faith-based recovery for women struggling with life-controlling problems like drugs and alcohol. Here, Intake Director Rachel Byrd tells us about the nonprofit’s past, and what’s on the horizon. WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION’S MISSION, AND WHEN AND WHY WAS IT FOUNDED? David Wilkerson, an Assemblies of God pastor who left a […]
Whether they are bonded by circumstance or related by blood, sisters have a special connection. They share laughs and tears, and although they sometimes disagree, they can always count on each other. National Sister’s Day, observed the first Sunday in August, celebrates this unique relationship — but you don’t need a biological sibling to appreciate […]
By Dr. Alisha Ware If you or someone you know has had difficulty getting pregnant, you may be familiar with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. If not, the symptoms of this condition and the potential long-term health impacts may come as a surprise. This hormonal disorder impacts women of reproductive age and can affect 6 […]
WENDI HUSLEY Principal, Gulfport High School Husley, previously assistant principal of Gulfport High, is beginning her 23rd year with the Gulfport School District. What are you most looking forward to in your new role?: I am looking forward to being more involved in the decision-making process. This will continue to drive opportunities for excellence in […]
