You are here

Family

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

News

Closeup of stainless steel safety grab bar in a bathroom.
May 2, 2025

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Many older adults want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, but deciding to age in place should be carefully considered. Some of the first factors to consider are the home itself, finances, personal health and the community.

Bags are filled with used clothing.
April 22, 2025

Many Mississippians take steps to live sustainably, but they may not be aware of the impact their clothing choices have on the environment.

Beyond material sourcing and item manufacturing, what happens when the piece of clothing is retired from the closet can have a significant environmental impact. Textile waste is unwanted clothing and fabrics that are thrown away rather than recycled.

A calculator, handwritten budget, and paperwork sits on a table.
April is Financial Literacy Month. What better time to take a good look at your budget? Photo by Adobe Stock/RomanR
April 4, 2025

Are you finding it harder to make ends meet? Many people are having to adjust their spending with rising prices on everything from groceries to gasoline. But even as prices rise, most families can find a little room in their budgets by taking a close look at where their money goes each month.

Success Stories

A woman stands smiling in front of the seal for Forest, MS, that lists “Leading the Way” across the bottom.
Volume 11 Number 1

Cynthia Slaughter Melton describes herself as a professional volunteer.

A group of men and women standing in front of a barn and alongside three horses.
Volume 11 Number 1

Horse riding for children. Horse riding for veterans. Horse riding for special needs and behavioral health.

A smiling young man astride a horse and wearing a helmet.
Volume 10 Number 3

When 10-year-old Hasib of Starkville trots his horse during therapeutic riding, he experiences a lingering calmness that his mother attributes to the experience he shares with his horse.