Cover Profile: Ben Bradshaw
In this engaging and heartfelt interview, Ben Bradshaw, a tennis coach, community leader, and devoted father, shares his journey from growing up in a tennis-centered household to coaching in the River Region. Bradshaw reflects on his earliest memories of playing with his father, the valuable...
River Region Boom!,
1 month ago
13 min read
This & That: Jan-Feb Events
Enjoy these upcoming events. Sir Elton John (Tom’s Elton Tribute)January 19 at Troy University’s Davis Theatre The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John. The spectacular show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket...
River Region Boom!,
1 month ago
3 min read
Grumpy But Grateful: “The Great Packaging Battle”
“The art of complaining —gratefully.” You know what’s tougher than opening a plastic clamshell package? Negotiating peace treaties. Performing brain surgery. Figuring out why your kid’s Wi-Fi works and yours doesn’t. These packages weren’t designed to protect the product—they were designed to test your will...
River Region Boom!,
1 month ago
2 min read
Up Your Dinner Game: Host A Tasting Party
Coming up with an idea for dinner every night can be frustrating. We try to find a meal that everyone enjoys, that can be put together quickly and that reheats well. The key to adding a new recipe to your rotation is to sample it....
River Region Boom!,
1 month ago
3 min read
From Neutral to Noticable: 8 Budget Friendly Updates to Give Your Home an Extra Pop
Now that all the holidays decorations are gone, our house looks a little empty. A room that just a few weeks ago brought us joy, now feels lifeless and dull. As the cabin fever sets in, we turn to online scrolling for new décor, making...
River Region Boom!,
1 month ago
4 min read
Cover Profile: Janet Roberts, Compassion for the Community.
This month’s cover profile is a compassionate and community-oriented lady who embodies faith, resilience, and kindness. A devoted grandmother and aunt, she treasures her family deeply. Her commitment to service shines through her involvement with charitable organizations, such as adopting children during the holidays and...
River Region Boom!,
2 months ago
8 min read
10 Holiday Health Myths: The Surprising (and Sometimes Silly) Truths
Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, heartfelt gatherings, and more cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime. But alongside all the joy comes a flurry of health myths passed around like a plate of fruitcake. Some of these myths are just good fun,...
River Region Boom!,
2 months ago
4 min read
Cover Profile: Adele Slaton; Woman of Faith
This month’s cover profile is wife, mother and friend to many, Adele Slaton. From hours volunteering at church and Life on Wheels to spending time with friends and a large family, this lady keeps busy. No wonder her favorite thing to do in the evenings...
River Region Boom!,
3 months ago
15 min read
Carrying On Our Father’s Legacy
This issue of BOOM! holds a special place in our hearts. My father, Clyde James “Jim” Watson II, who founded BOOM! fifteen years ago, went home to be with his Savior on October 27, 2024. As I write this, I’m reflecting on the vision he...
River Region Boom!,
3 months ago
2 min read
Preventing Colds and Flu
As we are concentrating on colds and flu, we are looking at oils with a high proportion of certain chemical components that have proven properties that will help these issues (congestion, runny nose, aches and pains, etc.) The following 3 chemical components have been scientifically...
River Region Boom!,
3 months ago
4 min read