In an era of big-box stores, W.P. Shelton Jewelers harkens back to a time when business was done with a handshake and a smile. Family-owned for 75 years, William Paul (W.P.) Shelton founded his store in 1945 on Howard Avenue in Biloxi after learning how to repair airplane instrument panels during World War II. In […]
Jessica Richards has two major addictions — but she is fighting neither of them. First, there’s her insatiable desire to travel. “I have extreme wanderlust, and my goal is to visit everywhere and meet everyone,” says the teacher at Harrison Central High School, where she has taught U.S. history for eight years. Independently, she’s ventured […]
By Courtney Jacobs Being an entrepreneur offers freedom, flexibility, and a feeling of achievement — all great things, right? No one is ever prepared for the failures, stresses and total accountability of owning your own business. I opened my insurance agency, IDR, in October of 2018. I did not always see myself in the insurance […]
By Alyssa Ashmore Fireworks, food, family, fun…and heat — welcome to the Fourth of July on the Gulf Coast! Thankfully, you have the freedom to make food choices that won’t weigh you down, including dessert. Whether you want to catch a break from the heat or you’re simply trying to eat healthier, read on for […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Coach sets example of hard work, dedication for her students Michele Woodberry Michele Woodberry is not one to seek the spotlight. Although her role requires her to take charge and run large events at times, the self-proclaimed introvert prefers being behind the scenes. “I like my athletes to get the […]
