Lifestyles
Strong roots: City initiates plans to restore landscape along Goodyear Boulevard
The first of 20 live oaks were planted along Goodyear Boulevard at 8 a.m. on July 10, 2014, as part of the city’s revitalization efforts ...
Debra Howell, Author at Picayune Item - Page 3 of 6
Columns
Honesty is the best policy
Allow me to preface with a few well-spoken words of Winston Churchill. “The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but ...
by Debra Howell, Friday, July 11, 2014 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Dog days of summer: The best ways to help pets beat the summer heat
School is out, swimming pools are up, sunscreen is on and summer activities are in full swing. The warm weather longed after all year is ...
by Debra Howell, Saturday, July 5, 2014 12:11 pm
Columns
Fourth facts
Did you know Independence Day wasn’t declared a federal holiday by Congress until 1870 and wasn’t instated as a paid holiday until 1941? This may ...
by Debra Howell, Friday, July 4, 2014 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Local student qualifies to compete at World’s Largest Junior High Rodeo
Rodeo has a unique history. Much unlike other sports, it emerged from an industry’s daily routine — one with long hours and modest compensation. In ...
by Debra Howell, Monday, June 30, 2014 9:51 am
Columns
Find the strength to let go
Sometimes, I find, it’s hard to let go. Of nothing in particular, just of things we get our hearts or minds set on — something ...
by Debra Howell, Friday, June 27, 2014 7:00 am
Lifestyles
Proposed walking trail provides protected workout environment
If you’re one of the many people living in Picayune who enjoys a leisurely walk, or perhaps, a hearty jog in their free time, then ...
by Debra Howell, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 2:46 pm
Columns
Cover letter writing tips
If you’ve found yourself caught between jobs, it’s possible you feel stuck under a personal rain cloud; and for those who aren’t equipped with the ...
by Debra Howell, Friday, June 20, 2014 7:00 am
Columns
Updating your resume
If you’re in the process of looking for a new job, it’s a good chance you’re battling the market against an entire slew of fresh ...
by Debra Howell, Monday, June 16, 2014 9:47 am
News
Finding time in the day
Time is just soaring by these days. Many of us have hectic schedules that pile up and it can often feel like we’re rushing to ...