With New Technology, Hearing Is Believing

Hearing loss and impairment is traditionally an embarrassing subject. People often have suffered in a figurative and literal silence, reluctant to let anyone know the extent of their condition. Part of the embarrassment came from the affliction and part of it from the cure. Old fashioned hearing aids were simply too cumbersome and glitch prone to appeal to a wide range of patients. Almost everyone has seen a relative or friend struggle with an over-sized hearing aid that screeches with feedback. And many of those who use hearing aids have suffered with common complaints: the “talking in a barrel” feeling; background noise being too loud; and hearing themselves chewing. (more…)

Celebrating 31 Years in Business

A familiar fixture on Lakeland Drive, Howard Wilson Chrysler Jeep Dodge celebrates 31 years this year as one of the oldest and most trusted full service dealerships in the Metro Area. Founded in 1979 as a member of the Chrysler Plymouth franchises by family patriarch Howard Wilson, the dealership has grown and thrived on a foundation of customer service, community involvement and a commitment to family values. (more…)

Check!!!

Back to school shopping is a well-learned ritual this time of year. But have you ever considered adding your kids six month check-up to the list?

To ensure that children are in good health for the new school year, routine exams such as vision and hearing are always a great idea. One area dentist, Dr. Andrew Achord, would like you to add one more tradition to this year, and the years following. A back-to-school dental exam ensures that everything is taken care of before your children are once again focused on school and school-time responsibilities. (more…)

Local Businesses Benefit from the Unique Combination of Legal and Business Expertise Offered at Willoughby Law Group

Native Jacksonian Martin Willoughby is not your average attorney. He brings a unique blend of legal and business knowledge to the practice of law. Martin’s journey has led him from operating his own successful start-up companies, to working for a large area law firm, to establishing his own firm, Willoughby Law Group PLLC, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. His interest in business and his own entrepreneurship have been primary influences in his career path. (more…)

Mississippians Have Long Been Fans of Kentucky, and it isn’t Just the Kentucky Derby that has Inspired Us. That’s Right, it’s Bourbon!

Bourbon Whiskey is known and loved throughout the world. But, we here in Mississippi, wish we had a greater selection. After all, in Kentucky, your local spirits store may offer literally dozens of varieties.

To be a true Bourbon Whiskey, “America’s Native Spirit,” the only spirit distinct to the United States, it must meet certain criteria. First, it must be produced within the United States (95% of all Bourbon comes from Kentucky). Next, the recipe. A key ingredient in Bourbon is the grain mixture called the mash bill, which, by law, must contain at least 51% corn. In fact, most Bourbons contain 60-80% corn. The remaining grains can be wheat, malted barley or rye. Third, the barrels used to age the Bourbon must be constructed from fresh American White Oak, which are toasted and charred (more…)

Diabetes and Endocrine Institute Joins Forces with the Jackson Metropolitan YMCA to Fight Obesity in Mississippi

In his relentless pursuit of health for patients at the Diabetes and Endocrine Institute in Flowood, Dr. Wayne Woo has made interesting recommendations and formed some groundbreaking theories. His latest move is no different—teaming up with the Flowood YMCA to make sure medicine and exercise work together for better diabetes health and to battle obesity in Mississippi. (more…)