Burn Calories, Not CashIn my recent search for the right gym, I found that many of the gyms in the area expect you to burn more cash than calories. I just wanted a place where I could work off all the leftovers I've …
Break Out Your Biking GearDid you bring your bike with you to Jackson but don't know what to do with it? The city and surrounding area have plenty places with beautiful designated biking trails. Only a few roads have bike trails, so be careful …
Day Trippin'When I was younger, my parents would take me to the beach every school break. Dragging towel-laden plastic bags, we'd make the five-hour trip to Pensacola, Fla. The sea and the sand were great, but by about the 10th trip, …
Bringing out Your Inner KidSometimes it can be freeing and fun to think like a kid when looking for things to do. Various health experts suggest kid-like activities to relieve anxiety and open up the mind.
Car Repair for LessAs college students, we frequently experience periods of extreme sleep deprivation and high stress levels. Times like these render us a bit harried, when it comes to day-to-day activities such as careful driving and vehicle maintenance. Luckily, a couple of …
Teachers Take Fitness ChallengeAfter waking up before sunrise, nearly 200 teachers--and others who work in schools--arrive at Jackson State University at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. It's the 2011 Paul Lacoste Fit 4 Teaching Challenge that began May 30, sponsored by the Blue …
Back to School GoodiesBack to school means a new grade with new teachers, new uniforms and sneakers. Best of all, it means new accessories and supplies. Up your cool factor a little this year with items that have character and express your personality.
[Stiggers] Loosen the ScrewsSometimes events in life force you to make adjustments, just like that company did when it laid you off. It's time for you to loosen those screws. Rise up and move forward. Hijacking a plane won't help you.
Work as InspirationAnthony DiFatta got the first art show of his career at Nunnery's Gallery after he donated some of his paintings to a HeARTS Against AIDS fundraiser. Mike Nunnery saw his work and proposed the exhibit. The popular Jackson artist, who …
Extended Hours for SistersThe Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, 528 Bloom St, Jackson, is extending its Freedom's Sisters exhibit to Aug. 22.
Stopping Type 2 DiabetesWhen I think of a lifestyle associated with daily needle prodding—my incurable phobia—I become terrified of sugary donuts. I know that sinful donut, combined with a diet of other junk food and a sedentary lifestyle with little or no exercise, …
Here's to the Season'Tis the season—no, it's not Christmas in July. It's wedding season. I've strapped on my stilettos and made the rounds, toasting happy couples and collecting commemorative koozies.
Cosmo Tots and Blithe and VineCasual, elegant and modern. That's how Cosmo Tots and Blithe and Vine co-owner Liz Spratlin describes her well-lit and simply decorated store. Tammy Wynette plays softly in the background, enhancing the calm atmosphere of the space. The store's white walls …