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Lifestyles

Strong roots: City initiates plans to restore landscape along Goodyear Boulevard

The first of 20 live oaks were planted along Goodyear Boulevard at 8 a.m. on July 10, 2014, as part of the city’s revitalization efforts ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Saturday, July 12, 2014 12:30 pm

Columns

Honesty is the best policy

Allow me to preface with a few well-spoken words of Winston Churchill. “The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Friday, July 11, 2014 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Dog days of summer: The best ways to help pets beat the summer heat

School is out, swimming pools are up, sunscreen is on and summer activities are in full swing. The warm weather longed after all year is ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Saturday, July 5, 2014 12:11 pm

Columns

Fourth facts

Did you know Independence Day wasn’t declared a federal holiday by Congress until 1870 and wasn’t instated as a paid holiday until 1941? This may ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Friday, July 4, 2014 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Local student qualifies to compete at World’s Largest Junior High Rodeo

Rodeo has a unique history. Much unlike other sports, it emerged from an industry’s daily routine — one with long hours and modest compensation. In ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Monday, June 30, 2014 9:51 am

Columns

Find the strength to let go

Sometimes, I find, it’s hard to let go. Of nothing in particular, just of things we get our hearts or minds set on — something ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Friday, June 27, 2014 7:00 am

Lifestyles

Proposed walking trail provides protected workout environment

If you’re one of the many people living in Picayune who enjoys a leisurely walk, or perhaps, a hearty jog in their free time, then ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 2:46 pm

Columns

Cover letter writing tips

If you’ve found yourself caught between jobs, it’s possible you feel stuck under a personal rain cloud; and for those who aren’t equipped with the ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Friday, June 20, 2014 7:00 am

Columns

Updating your resume

If you’re in the process of looking for a new job, it’s a good chance you’re battling the market against an entire slew of fresh ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Monday, June 16, 2014 9:47 am

News

Finding time in the day

Time is just soaring by these days. Many of us have hectic schedules that pile up and it can often feel like we’re rushing to ... Read more

by Debra Howell, Friday, June 6, 2014 7:00 am

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