Tips and advice to tackle parenthood's messes and stresses (BPT) - Life with kids is fast-paced, challenging and can be stressful. So, it’s always good to stay up on helpful parenting tips and advice – whether you’re a first-time mom, an experienced dad, ...
Snow-fighters keep roads clear and save lives (BPT) - Snow and ice affect more than 70 percent of the U.S. population, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Each winter the average driver in these areas will see more than five inch...
How to get a discount on expensive health care prescriptions (BPT) - After Carol Vanderploeg’s family experienced a double-job loss last spring; she worried about affording the $1,300 average monthly cost of her husband’s epilepsy prescriptions. The couple...
How to give your child a head start in math, science and beyond (BPT) - Throughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country are already taking steps to explore college and other post-graduation opportunities. In fact, in today’s chall...
Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again (BPT) - With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so call...
Pamper yourself with a winter wonderland vacation (BPT) - The holiday season is magical, with colorful lights sparkling in the snow and festivities abounding. But once the holidays are over, don’t let the lingering winter force you inside. Instea...
Tips for traveling safely with your food-allergic child (BPT) - Traffic delays, long wait times and hungry little tummies – for all the rewards of spending time with your children, traveling with kids can be a challenge. But when the child has food all...
New year, new school? Online learning can ease transitions (BPT) - A new trend in American public education finds many K-12 students transferring schools mid-year - even when the family doesn’t move. Many families are looking to give their child a fresh s...
Four ways you're not using your iPad - but should (BPT) - With about 100 million iPads sold since the ground-breaking tablet launched in April 2010, chances are you either have one or at least know someone who does. If you’re the proud owner of a...
Creating a dog-friendly meal experience (BPT) - Mealtime is going...well, to the dogs - literally. Dumping kibble into a bowl and walking away has become less and less the norm. Feeding the family dog has evolved into new territory. For...
Green Automotive, owned by Joey and Jamie Green, is located at 302 Doss Avenue in Lafayette. The business is located across from Key Park, behind Lafayette Missionary Ba...
For more than 40 years, Liken Roofing has been a part of Macon County’s work force, as well as the work force for surrounding counties. My father, Bud Likens, started the busine...
Macon Bank and Trust Company is a progressive bank and has the best interests of our customers and community as our primary focus.
Since being formed in 1919 the banking ind...