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Why everyone needs life insurance
I often find the misconception among unmarried people and those without children that they do not need life insurance. That could not be further from the truth. With the policies available these days, life insurance is about much more than simply providing a death benefit for those you leave behind.
Steel magnolia with a soft heart
LuAnn Pappas’s dad taught her what it means to give back. And as the 2021 recipient of the Annette O’Keefe Humanitarian Award, the CEO of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort wishes Bill Sturm could share in the recognition. Bar none, she says, he was the biggest influence in her life.
College Bound – Preparing Your College Freshman For Campus Life
Whether this is your first child or third to leave the nest, certain topics need to be covered and mental preparations to be made in order to help your incoming freshman smoothly navigate uncharted waters.
Breaking new ground as shipyard’s first female president
When people learn what Kari Wilkinson does for a living, they’re usually impressed — and naturally have lots of questions.
New opportunities in a virtual world
The word for 2020 was “pivot.” No one truly knew the level of pivoting we were about to embark on until the end of the first quarter of last year. With a looming pandemic and monstrous hurricanes threatening the Gulf Coast, businesses throughout the region began to pivot and do what they do best — survive.
‘Piercing the inner wall’
The Mississippi Museum of Art is celebrating Bonge’, a pioneering artist whose work graces collections across the country, with an exhibit titled: “Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bongé.”
Take control of your respiratory health
More than ever, it’s important to become familiar with your respiratory health and common symptoms that can indicate larger issues. The COVID-19 health crisis has created a greater need to actively monitor the health of your lungs, and meeting with a pulmonologist can help identify potential issues or alleviate concerns.
Spring into action
Springtime offers new opportunities to get moving and spring into action. Here are some things you can do to get moving and make this season healthy and invigorating.
Get debt-free — or plan for retirement?
One of the most debated financial questions of modern times is whether you should prioritize paying off your home mortgage over planning for your retirement. The answer to that question often is rooted in emotion more than sound financial wisdom.
In Remembrance of Women’s Freedom
Women have come a long way in the past hundred years. So, this March, in recognition of Women’s History Month, we celebrate women’s liberation by remembering the accomplishments of some of history’s most dedicated and resilient women.
