Dr. Carla Evers acknowledges that she didn’t get where she is on her own. Raised in a mobile home, Evers was the only one of three sisters, all born prematurely, to survive the first month of life. “We did not have much; yet, I had everything,” says Evers, the superintendent of Pass Christian Schools. “My […]
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 […]
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 […]
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One of my favorite things to do is research which colors will be a hit for the upcoming season. With the start of the new year being a time of new beginnings, it’s only right to add new tones into your wardrobe. As we kick off 2022, the color that’s starting to stand out to […]
We all know them — women who make life look effortless. They appear to have it all together, flawlessly juggling their various roles at home, work and in the community, while the rest of us wonder: “What’s her secret?!” Here, five busy, successful women share how they navigate through a typical day and what it […]
Everyone needs a psychotherapist. That’s a broad statement, but as a mental health clinician, I’ve seen evidence-based research that supports a significant increase in the demand for mental health treatment due to the pandemic and global health concerns. These times have challenged many of us, given the impact of COVID-19 and how it has compounded […]
At the start of a new year, people often make resolutions about things they want to change going forward. Finance is one area in which resolutions are made — and often fail. It’s good to make a resolution to make positive financial changes, but without a sound plan, we set ourselves up for failure. Here […]
