by Will Stribling November 4, 2021 The Mississippi Department of Health reported zero new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, making Nov. 3 the first day since June 30 without a pandemic-related death in Mississippi. Though it’s just a single-day report, the announcement undoubtedly came as a relief to many living in the state with the highest COVID-19… Continue reading
How This Entrepreneur Is Changing What We Put on Our Kitchen Tables
During the pandemic, my 8-year-old son has been struggling with wanting more independence. He wants to have sleepovers with friends, take walks on his own and start to make his own meals. Although the pandemic has restricted much of his independence, I’m happy to welcome more help in the kitchen and to reinforce healthy eating habits, and introduce him to… Continue reading
Service and Entertainment
The weekend of October 15 – October 17 has been one that I will remember for a long time. Jackson State University held it 2021 homecoming on Saturday. Although I did not attend the game, I have become more interested in the performance of the team. It was great to see on pictures in the… Continue reading
Reconnecting to Humanity
There is a distinct kind of magic that happens in the quiet beats between big speeches. At TED2026, those moments—the short films, performances, and animations known as interstitials—told a profound story about where we are right now. They captured a culture suspended between two powerful gravity wells: the deeply human need for community and the… Continue reading
AI Tools for Small Business
Here is a draft for your WordPress blog post summarizing the key insights from Philip VanDusen’s video, tailored to fit The Catalyst At Belhaven’s focus on business innovation. Leveling the Playing Field: 7 AI Tools Every Small Business Needs In today’s fast-paced digital economy, adopting artificial intelligence is no longer just for global corporations. In… Continue reading
Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
By: Jesse Coburn Originally published on ProPublica, January 26, 2026. The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.” The Trump administration is planning to use artificial intelligence to write… Continue reading
Why an all-foods-fit approach to nutrition is better than dieting, according to a dietitian
Eat this, not that. This one food will cure everything. That food is poison. Cut this food out. Try this diet. Don’t eat at these times. Eat this food and you’ll lose weight. With society’s obsession with food, health, and weight, statements like these are all over social media, gyms, and even healthcare offices. Read more >>>
Winter Is Coming…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A dangerous blast of Arctic air is bearing down on the Mid-South, and temperatures are expected to dip near or even below one degree. Doctors say now is the time for families to slow down, bundle up, and think safety first. To help parents prepare, Dr. Rudy Kink, a pediatric emergency medicine physician… Continue reading
The most popular TED Talks of 2025 — and what’s next for 2026
As 2025 winds down, take a moment to revisit the ideas that defined the year — through TED Talks that sparked curiosity, challenged assumptions and left us dreaming. TED’s end-of-year playlists gather the moments that stirred the biggest conversations and offered fresh inspiration as we head into 2026. Here are the talks everyone obsessed over… Continue reading
Tibbee Open House on 12/27
By: Dr. Corky Wicks There is a specific kind of memory that lives in the red clay of Tibbee. It’s a memory of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad steam whistles, the crack of a bat at Roundhead Stadium where the Tibbee Ramblers showed us what excellence looked like, and the quiet strength of ancestors resting… Continue reading
Tibbee Talks Relaunched in 2025
Tibbee Talks isn’t just an online magazine — it’s a growing hub of community, inspiration, and opportunity designed to enrich the lives of all generations. Whether you’re a parent looking for positive programs for your kids, a young adult seeking motivation, or a senior wanting to stay connected to your roots, there’s something here for… Continue reading
Rock Steady to Beat Parkinson’s
Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing Introduction Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder, affects nearly one million Americans and many more globally. While the condition typically leads to a steady decline in motor function and quality of life, an innovative therapy called Rock Steady Boxing is offering hope and strength to those diagnosed.… Continue reading
Community Development
From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong — Rethinking Community Development Introduction Community development has long been dominated by top-down approaches that focus on problems, deficiencies, and needs. However, in his TEDxExeter talk, Cormac Russell presents a compelling case for a paradigm shift: one that begins with the strengths and assets already present in individuals and… Continue reading