Thompson Farms: “From Our Farm to Your Table”

In the 1930s, Raymond Thompson began farming with his father in Brooks County.  Their goal was simple: they wanted to harvest their own produce for their surrounding areas. Andrew Thompson has kept the family practice alive and well, establishing Thompson Farms in order to continue what his father and grandfather started over seven decades ago. At Thompson Farms, the products are all-natural.  Growth hormones, steroids, … Continue reading Thompson Farms: “From Our Farm to Your Table”

Mi-Lady Bakery Comforts Taste Buds with Tradition and Tantalizing Treats

Where there’s a whisk, there’s a way, and in 1959, Frank and Mabel Rhodes created their own legacy that continues to delight our taste buds today. The Rhodes traveled across the Southeast setting up and operating bakeries and finally decided to settle down to raise their family in Tifton, Ga. To make a living, they continued their craft and opened up Mi-Lady Bakery. The bakery … Continue reading Mi-Lady Bakery Comforts Taste Buds with Tradition and Tantalizing Treats

Nothing Like a Home for the Holidays

The holiday season is fast approaching, and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gift for his or her loved one.  For anyone who may be out of ideas of what to put under the tree for Christmas, it is always a great thought to try something new and unexpected.  What better idea than to surprise your loved one with a pet? “We experience our … Continue reading Nothing Like a Home for the Holidays

Gout: A Real Pain in the Foot

For those dealing with gout, although it may not make things any easier, you should know that you are not alone.  According to GoutEducation.org, the disease affects approximately 8.3 million Americans.  If you are in South Georgia, there is an extremely reliable facility in the Valdosta Foot and Ankle Clinic that assists patients in their treatment.  Heading the clinic is Dr. Michael Wallace, and Health-Life … Continue reading Gout: A Real Pain in the Foot

Your Child’s First Hunting Trip: What You Should Know

From each generation to the next, we are continuously reminded that technology is beginning to dominate our world. However, it is important to teach our children that there is more to life than Angry Birds and Netflix. With that said, hunting is a great tradition to pass from one generation to the next. It gets kids outside. it promotes fitness. And quite frankly, it promotes … Continue reading Your Child’s First Hunting Trip: What You Should Know