Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Beating breast cancer one screening at a time Radiologist says we’re making headway against disease Dr. Lisa Smith has an urgent message for women everywhere: Mammograms save lives. “Breast imaging is very important, and I truly consider it a privilege doing what I love,” says the radiologist — a partner […]
During her 28 years of working for the state as a social worker, Dorothy Roberts often thought about opening her own gift store. “I have always loved making things,” says Roberts, sister of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. “From cross-stich to jewelry making, I just enjoy the whole creative process.” By the time she […]
Katherine Strickland experienced post-partum depression as long days of feeling numb. “When I did feel emotion, it was extreme,” recalls the Gulfport resident, who is now a mother of two girls, 3-year-old Brailynn and 4-month-old Brooklynn. After delivering Brailynn, “I would look at my baby girl, and my heart would explode with love,” Strickland recalls, […]
These days, a greater number of people in long-term relationships are opting to live together without marriage. One reason may be the idea that if the couple splits up, they will not incur the property loss associated with divorce. It is true that, generally, a married couple has property rights not available to single, cohabitating […]
By Gary Porter What’s a nurse practitioner, or NP? Many people don’t understand what these skilled professionals do, or how they are different from other health care providers. ’60-80 percent of primary and preventive care can be performed by a nurse practitioner.’ The basic answer: A nurse practitioner is an advanced-practice registered nurse who has […]
By Trina Cuccia Building your dream home can be a very exciting option if the existing home inventory and the cookie-cutter tract homes you’ve seen are not what you and your family are looking for. But like many people, even if you’ve been a homeowner before, you probably have never had to hire a builder, […]
With over 15 years in the pizza business operating a successful franchise, the owner of one of the Gulf Coast’s newest pizzerias decided it was time to try to go at it alone — spending six months developing the perfect crust. Tap & Crust, located in Ocean Springs, is the creation of owner Mickey Culberson, […]
Tall Architects is an ironic name for a firm headed by a petite powerhouse. Standing 4 feet, 10 inches tall, Madision Talley says she uses her size to her advantage, as it makes her more memorable. “I also enjoy surprising people with a strong handshake,” Talley says. “My mom taught me this early on, and […]
BEFORE OUR TRANSFORMATION Shane and I have always been overweight. We have struggled through years of keto, intermittent fasting, calorie counting, macro counting, etc. We have lost weight, then gained it back plus more. Together, we were at our heaviest in January. Our reason for changing our lifestyle was our children. Our boys, Ben (5) […]
By Katie Aime A simple yet significant renovation homeowners and flippers can make is painting dated exterior brick. Paint for bricks has come a long way, and it’s now available for DIYers at big box stores and local hardware stores near you. Here’s the steps to ensure a successful project: • The first step to […]
