Swiss Cheese Day happens on Tuesday January 2, 2024. It’s that time of the year again – Swiss Cheese Day is here! January 2nd marks the annual celebration of this beloved cheese, and it’s time to get creative with your favorite recipes. Whether you’re a master chef or just getting started in the kitchen, there… Read More »

If this year didn’t go your way or you just want next year to be even better, then you’re in luck. Latinos have traditions to ring in the new year, and they have you covered in all aspects of life. From how to have a better love life to getting you money to guaranteeing travel in… Read More »

In case you missed it, the IRS has raised the income cutoffs for each tax bracket by an average of 5.4%, allowing you to keep more of your money, and the beginning of January brings with it new tax brackets that will let some Americans keep more of their income. The changes stem from annual inflation… Read More »

Ozempic, which is manufactured by Novo Nordisk and indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes—along with its sister drug, Wegovy, indicated for weight loss—has helped patients drop dramatic amounts of weight. But despite their impressive results, these medications aren’t risk-free, as they’re sometimes known to cause painful side effects. The most commonly experienced symptoms associated… Read More »

New research suggests that even the simplest forms of social interaction, like greeting or thanking someone, can significantly boost our life satisfaction. The findings, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, highlight the often-overlooked value of everyday, minimal social interactions. The motivation behind this study stemmed from decades of scientific research on the impact of close… Read More »

As the United States enters the thick of winter respiratory virus season, highly contagious COVID-19 variants continue to emerge and circulate. Two of these strains, HV.1 and JN.1, currently account for the majority of infections nationwide. During a two-week period ending on Dec. 23, JN.1 accounted for 44% of COVID-19 cases, followed by HV.1, which… Read More »

The staff and management of Foster Folly News wish all our family, clients and friends a very Happy New Year.  This publication has presented extensive photo galleries covering the people, events and history of the ‘Real Florida’ of Bay, Washington, Holmes, Jackson and surrounding counties for over a dozen years, and in 2024 we will… Read More »

The annual Slocomb, Alabama Tomato Festival will be FREE to the public in 2024. Yes- that’s correct- there will be NO CHARGE for the 2024 Slocomb Tomato Festival.   Marketing experts have advised the festival committee and city fathers for years that the pathway to a successful event is to have free admission and somebody has… Read More »

On Sunday, Dec. 31, around 10:45 a.m., Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Mimosa Lane in reference to an armed individual at a residence. Deputies learned that the suspect, Talmadge Bryant, shot at a person prior to their arrival. When deputies got on scene, they immediately encountered Bryant, who was armed. Bryant refused deputies’… Read More »

Tiny magnetic balls sold exclusively at Walmart are reported as being recalled for causing illnesses and even death in some consumers as they do not comply with safety regulations. The seemingly innocent “Relax” magnetic balls, marketed as building blocks and stress relievers, have been linked to a horrifying toll of seven deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The… Read More »

The top five 2024 New Year’s resolutions, according to a survey, are: 1 Get in shape. “Losing weight is the top resolution for Americans and combined with ‘exercise more’ and ‘stay fit and healthy’ it is something that over a third of the population wishes to achieve. It’s easy enough to start an exercise and diet… Read More »

On December 31 every year, people across the United States observe Make Up Your Mind Day, deciding on some important resolutions for the coming year. It is an important day to encourage people to review their goals, achievements, and progress, and then come up with better strategies to achieve them in the new year. By… Read More »

The next few weeks mark our last good views of Saturn as it begins to set earlier in the evening. By the end of January, the ringed planet will disappear below the horizon by about 7:30 P.M. local time. For now, Saturn is still 30° high in the southwest an hour after sunset and sets… Read More »

About 1 in 10 Social Security recipients will receive a double December payment, with their second monthly check arriving on December 29.  That’s because of a quirk in the system for the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides support for disabled people and older Americans with low incomes.  Typically, SSI recipients receive their… Read More »