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Strength training is a vital component of an effective exercise regimen. Guidelines from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommend adults include moderate- to highintensity strength training activities in their workout regimens at least twice per week.

Following the resignation of Fire Chief Derek Briggs, the City of Forney is pleased to announce the appointment of John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief of the Forney Fire Department.

Attitudes regarding the use of cannabis have shifted significantly over the last decade. The National Conference of State Legislatures indicates that, as of early 2022, 37 states, three territories and the District of Columbia allowed the medicinal use of cannabis products. By May 2022, 19 states, two territories and the District of Columbia had enacted measures to regulate the non-medicinal use of cannabis by adults. This shifting dynamic also is evident in Canada, where the Cannabis Act of 2018 created a strict legal framework controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis, effectively legalizing it throughout the country that October.

Fall 2024 Graduates from Midwestern State University

Nia Coleman of Forney Named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Mississippi College The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean’s List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,014 graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday Dec. 13 and 14.

People donate to charity with the expectation that their donations will be used to provide support to those in need or inspire social change. Donations can make a big impact, but many people question exactly what happens to those funds once they reach a nonprofit group. It makes sense to want to know how charities spend money, and the following are some ways that charities put donations to good use.

Jackson Badgley of Forney was named to the Fall 2024 President’s List at Mississippi College.

Siblings are the first friends many children have. A close relationship with a brother or sister can lay the foundation for a happy life and provide a built-in support system that only grows and matures as siblings age. According to a 2024 study at the Family Studies Center at Brigham Young University that examined relationships between siblings in more than 300 families, a quality relationship with a brother or sister may lead to children being more selfless. But this is only one of the many benefits of being a sibling.

Favour Chibuzo-Enwere of Forney excelled during the fall 2024 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List. Favour’s major is Psychology.

February 2 is Groundhog Day for most of America, but for me, it is my Auntie Ann’s birthday. Ann Glynn was a force to be reckoned with if you were less than when interacting with children, dogs, or old people. She was an amazing volunteer when she became a stay-at-home mom and a great example of being an involved citizen. She served on the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Grapevine when that municipality was starting its growth phase. Her time on the board saw the development of the Historic District at its beginning. She was educated as a speech pathologist for elementary and preelementary children and returned to that in her later years after moving to Cedar Hill with her family.

Matthew Tyeskie of Forney, TX, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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