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Free informational workshop on elder law

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

Attorney Jim Wilson of The Wilson Elder Law Center will present a free informational workshop entitled “How to Legally and Effectively Protect Your Assets from Creditors and Predators, Nursing Homes and Lawsuits,” Friday, March 2, Cameron Center, 711 N 10th Ave, Laurel, 10 – 12 noon.

Slowly but Surely

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

How was your Super Bowl Weekend? Mallorie and I had a full schedule as we attended the “Krewe of Docs” hosted by Oncologics to benefit the American Cancer Society Saturday night. The event was held here in Downtown Laurel and everyone did a great job. The Cowboy Blues Band played the night away and fun was had by all. We got geared up again Sunday night for Super Bowl festivities. After our Saints fell short against the 49ers, I was less than excited about this year’s big game. I picked a favorite anyway and my allegiance fell on the shoulders of Eli and the Giants. It was a great game to watch as a football fan and as always the commercials were pretty great too.

Dollar General to be in North Laurel

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

Are people really retiring later?

2012-02-09T07:00:00-06:00

True or false? You may have heard this claim before (or something like it): “Many Americans are being forced to retire later because their savings and investments took a hit in the Great Recession.”

Free Hattiesburg business expo

2012-02-02T07:00:00-06:00

A Life-Empowerment and Business Expo will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Woodall Advanced Technology Center on Hwy. 49 next to the Multi-Purpose Bldg., 906 Sullivan Dr., Hattiesburg.

Is now the time to refinance?

2012-02-02T07:00:00-06:00

Mortgages are cheaper than ever. Economists and real estate analysts who predicted lower interest rates were not disappointed; the earliest numbers from 2012 have reached an all-time low, leading a number of homeowners to consider their options.

Williams promoted to Medical Director

2012-02-02T07:00:00-06:00

Dr. Stacey Cheek Williams was recently promoted to Medical Director of Emergency Services at Highland Community Hospital located in Picayune.

Tractor Supply Company to locate in Laurel

2012-02-02T07:00:00-06:00

Laurel will become the site of the Tractor Supply Company’s latest store.

Eyes on the U.S. Economy

2012-02-02T07:00:00-06:00

What a great weekend! The weather was just right for getting outside and practicing your favorite hobby or just “piddlin” around. I even went over to Gardner Park and threw the pigskin with my buddies, Ben and Jasper. Mallorie’s folks made it over to Laurel Saturday afternoon and we fired up the grill. We dined on steaks, chops, red fish and all the fixin’s – thank you Mike!

RMD Precautions and Options

2012-01-26T07:00:00-06:00

After you turn 70 1⁄2, the IRS requires you to withdraw some of the money in your retirement savings accounts each year. These withdrawals are officially called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).