BEN HILLYER / THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Zumba fitness instructor Shannon Doughty had the group dancing, kicking and sweating their ways into new lifestyle changes for the new year.

Ben Hillyer / THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — McKenzie’s Popcorn owners Jeff and Amy Gamberi watch the party with their son Brady as they get their store ready to open for the day.

BEN HILLYER / THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Meagan Calkins, at right, makes a few Zumba dance moves during the two-hour session at the mall.