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Monceauxs named May Garden of the Month

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

Jennings Garden Club recently announced the Garden of the Month for May, which is located at the home of Cody and Charlotte Monceaux (not pictured) at 614 Cary Ave. Cody is pictured with Kiley Monceaux.

MES Students Rewarded

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

Thanks to a generous donation from R360 Environmental Solutions of Jennings, Mermentau Elementary School (MES) students were rewarded with t-shirts and gift cards for receiving excellent test scores on state assessments last year. The students were one of only a few from schools that showed growth and are pictured with MES teacher Amanda Miller and

Warning signs that you’re working out too much

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 05:00

Routine exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Significant exercise benefits all parts of the body, including the heart. In fact, the American Heart Association urges individuals to heed exercise recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Those guidelines indicate that adults should get at least 150 minutes per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity) and pair it with moderate- to highintensity strength training activities at least twice per week.

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Grocery Store Savings Hacks

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store. With almost onethird of Americans spending at least $100 per week on groceries, many are now looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality.

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Thu, 05/12/2022 - 00:00

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Enjoy the pie

Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

When you’re at Lake Oconee, Ga., and you offer to buy your five college friends a slice of Buttermilk Pie “as seen in Southern Living,” it will take your appetite away to reach for your credit card and find it missing from your wallet.

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

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What does the thyroid gland do?

Wed, 05/11/2022 - 05:00

Estimates indicate that roughly 200 million people across the globe have thyroid disease. That figure undoubtedly raises an eyebrow, and it also may spark curiosity regarding just what the thyroid does.

Put Sustainability on the Family Menu

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 00:00

Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the weekend. Equally important, however, is dishing up foods and ingredients you can feel good about serving to your loved ones.