Schelle Purcell is a woman in action. The Gulfport native, now based in Atlanta, has found her footing in the entertainment industry while also being a single mom. In January, she appeared in the six-episode series “Women of the Movement” on ABC. Here, she shares how she got to where she is and what she […]
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for couples to reflect on the early days of their romance. In that spirit, we asked our audience to submit stories of how they met their significant other. Here are a couple of our favorites: ‘It was the flat tire that changed my life’ Gregg S. Magee, Sr. and Irene […]
You might expect a place called Martinis to serve delicious drinks. After all, a destination named for a cocktail synonymous with sophistication has a reputation to uphold. But the sophisticated menu definitely shares the billing. Open only about six months, Biloxi’s newest nightspot is on Howard Avenue, right behind Shuckers Stadium and handy to downtown, […]
Dr. Carla Evers acknowledges that she didn’t get where she is on her own. Raised in a mobile home, Evers was the only one of three sisters, all born prematurely, to survive the first month of life. “We did not have much; yet, I had everything,” says Evers, the superintendent of Pass Christian Schools. “My […]
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley say they want to take over the universe, but they’re too busy being soccer moms — at least when they’re not making audiences roar with laughter. Whether the best friend duo is lampooning swimsuit season or fessing up to their parenting fails, they could be any pair of moms venting […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Peggy Sprabery wants to be remembered for raising her hand and saying “yes.” Now 71, the wife, mother, former teacher and passionate arts advocate has built a legacy of involvement that speaks for itself. The extensive list of organizations to which she has said “yes” includes the Gulf Coast Symphony […]
After the indulgences of the holidays, it’s typical to start the new year with high hopes of weight loss. If you’ve been caught in the vicious cycle of fad diets and quick fixes, you may be frustrated with limited results. General surgeons, Dr. Scott Blackburn and Dr. Derek Ware, answer some of the common questions […]
Throughout the course of any given day, children are asked to do many different things, from getting ready and engaging in the classroom to doing chores and completing homework. In school, your child’s job is to learn, but learning is quite complex. It requires paying attention, comprehension, active listening, reasoning, critical thinking, making comparisons and […]
As I was praying about the state of our world and all the chaos that’s going on, the song “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty immediately came to mind. The lyrics include the powerful statement, “I got just one life; in a world that keeps on pushing me around; but I’ll stand my ground, […]
By Tammy Smith Mobile, Alabama, claims to be the first U.S. city to celebrate Mardi Gras. So does New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Gulf Coast sits in the middle, not really worried about who was first. It’s all about having fun, no matter what your age. Mardi Gras first was observed in North America in […]
