Why Are Masks Triggering Conflict and Rage?
by Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. Face masks have become a contentious issue in the debate around Covid-19. Controversy over our response to Covid-19 has intensified as states have begun loosening…
Couples Claustrophobia: How to Balance Time Together and Time Apart
5 steps to creating a happier relationship. It took Peter and Leslie, married four years, by surprise. It was a vague discomfort, a yearning for time alone and personal space,…
State Budget, Tourism Industry Face Uncertain Future
Tourism Workers May Have Few Options By Jeff Thomas COVID 19 has forever changed our lives. Some changes are required – social distancing, frequent 30 second handwashing, masks for vulnerable…
A Lifeline for the Cannabis Industry?
Quick solutions that would enable legal cannabis-related businesses to participate in federal coronavirus financial relief efforts An alternative to enacting cannabis reform legislation Guest post by Darryl K. Henderson, J.D.…
What’s More Perplexing, The Saints’ Draft or The President’s Words?
by Kenneth Cooper Thursday: Perplexed isn’t the Merrim-Webster word of the day, but it should be. What are the Saints doing? Who is Cesar Ruiz? And why is the president…
Dr. Eric Griggs Keeps You and Your Family Safe
Video Messages From Our Community Doctor Click the button for the CDC Self Checker Vaccine a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or…
Why the Pandemic Could Make Us Happier People
A new narrative of happiness is emerging. by Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. Americans are considered to be a generally happy people, both among themselves and by foreigners, but the story…
Do We Really Want to Get Back to Normal?
By Jeff Thomas Getting back to normal is what everybody wants. But is that the best thing? Should we reopen the economy and put our people back to work in…
Senator Troy Carter Responds
From the desk of Senator Troy A. Carter I stand with our Mayor! Tough decisions are not always popular or easy, but neither is managing an unprecedented pandemic. If it…
4 Myths About Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus
A public health expert explains the truth about COVID-19 and groceries. By Paul Kita TommL If you’ve been to the grocery store during the coronavirus COVID-19, you’ve likely felt some…