Tamika Smith poses for a portrait in her home in Avondale, Louisiana, on Saturday August 30, 2025. Credit: Camille Farrah ...

Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old woman, has a deep mistrust of the medical system due to her personal experiences, which has led her to refuse to become an organ donor, a decision that is influenced by the ...

Danville garden club prepares for annual Green Tea tradition Special to the Advocate-Messenger Much has changed in Danville ...

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

Belinda Moon loves using fresh herbs and edible plants from her garden, especially because she doesn't have to pay for a huge bunch from a supermarket to only use a few leaves. The avid gardener and ...