By Christen H. Duhé, president and executive director, Gulf Coast Community Foundation There’s no wrong way to give back, whether it’s in the form of monetary donations or volunteering your time. Here are five tips on how to focus on you and your community in 2023: What are you passionate about? Let’s face it, you […]
By Dr. Mary S. Graham, president, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College As one year ends and another begins, many of us reflect on what we have accomplished throughout the year, and we set new goals for the year ahead. Earning a degree or credential is a wonderful goal, but it may be overwhelming at times. […]
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and during the pandemic, Jacqueline Smith found it on TikTok. “I saw so many women starting their own businesses, and I thought, ‘If they can do it, why can’t I?’” she recalls. “I started Googling and watching YouTube to learn what type of paperwork I needed to have, etc., and […]
Speaking of fresh, one of the looks we will be seeing all over in 2023 is minimal. Trends come and go, but a clear, clean-looking complexion is always in style. You can shower, throw your hair up, and apply products like serums, Vitamin c, moisturizer, etc. to make your face feel soft and youthful. Pinch […]
Judge Simon Cowell predicted big things for Chapel Hart after their star-making turn on “America’s Got Talent.” Since their top-five finish on AGT, the Mississippi singing sensation has made his prophecy come true. Composed of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart and their cousin, Trea Swindle, Chapel Hart has captured the hearts of audiences across […]
Despite surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, divorce and other traumas, Paula Favre has not succumbed to self-pity. Instead, the U.S. Army veteran, business owner, mother and grandmother has mastered turning turmoil into triumph. “I have recovered from so much adversity and so many downfalls,” says Farve, known to many as “The Shea Queen.” “I […]
Although located mere steps from Scarlet Pearl’s casino floor, Under the Oak Café is a world of its own. Bright, cheerful and imaginative, the eatery reopened Dec. 14 following a long-awaited $4 million renovation. The result, according to Scarlet Pearl CEO LuAnn Pappas, is an entirely new restaurant — boasting 50 additional seats for total […]
By NaTonya Parish Starting my own business has been a lifestyle decision for me. Magnolia Diner’s successful momentum is a result of long-term consistency — simply showing up, putting in the work and trusting every part of the process. My path to entrepreneurship began before I’d even graduated from high school. My aspirations came with different labels, […]
We’ve all heard (and likely used) the phrase “new year, new me,” but is there a better way to express the changes we hope to make starting Jan. 1? After all, the idea is to alter habits — not change who we are. And while we’re at it, rather than resolutions, how about making promises […]
Trusts are a good estate-planning tool. I often say they are an excellent option when a family needs flexibility, such as after a second marriage results in a blended family or when there is a special-needs family member. Trusts provide the ability to control assets from the grave. They can terminate upon the happening of […]
