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Residential Developments Give New Meaning to Live, Work and Play

Waterfront Living “Unique,” when applied to commercial and residential developments, often becomes an overworked word. But Ridgeland's Harbor Walk on the Ross Barnett Reservoir may restore the word to its intended unvarnished luster. Over the next few years, the 3.5 million square foot development will bring a quality of life that most Mississippi metro areas can match. This shouldn't come as a surprise for a town named one of Money magazine's 100 Best Places to Live. True, Harbor Walk's... Read More »

Each One Teach One: Ridgeland High School Mentoring Program Benefits Students in Multiple Ways

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines education as “the action or process of educating or being educated.” Although the seniors at Ridgeland High School who are involved in the mentoring program here may not realize it, when they reach out to their young mentees, they are learning an awful lot about themselves as well. Each year, in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mississippi, selected seniors at Ridgeland High become mentors for elementary and middle schools students in the... Read More »

The Eyes Have It: Ridgeland Excels in Optical Care

From the latest high-tech surgical techniques to thorough examinations to trendy eyewear, Professional Eyecare Associates / Optical 2000 lives up to its motto: “A Tradition of Quality Eyecare.” This longtime provider of optical care has been performing LASIK vision correction surgery for several years, and it now offers CustomVue, a highly precise, wave-front-guided form of the laser procedure. Visits to the Laser Eye Center begin with a free screening that measures the patient’s prescription... Read More »