After two years of interruptions, the Coast is back to doing what it does best – having fun! Festival season is upon us, and your favorite events have returned to the schedule. Here’s your complete calendar so you don’t miss any of the revelry! APRIL Art in the Pass April 2-3 passmainstreet.com/events/artinthepass (228) 452-3315 […]
By Denise Howell Washington was very busy passing legislation intended to stimulate the economy. Here are the highlights for 2021 individual tax returns: The child tax credit has been increased for 2021 to $3,600 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for each child ages 6 to 17. There is also the $500 credit for […]
When New Orleans hosted the 1984 World’s Fair, Linda Keenan launched her company with just two foldout tables and about $1,500 worth of merchandise. From those humble beginnings in the Crescent City’s French Market, Keenan created California Drawstrings/Southern Comfort Cotton — a business specializing in comfortable, natural fiber clothing. The name comes not from any […]
The Coast is a delicious place — and we don’t just mean the food. With its unique culture and colorful personalities, our region is full of flavor. Here are just a handful of the local peeps who spice up life on the Coast. DAVID DELK WHO HE IS: President of ABC Rentals, actor/director/ singer […]
We don’t have to tell you that gas is painfully expensive right now, but you don’t need to go far to indulge your wanderlust. Lots of new adventures await — all within a short drive of the Coast. THE EASTERN SHORE Encompassing the cities of Spanish Fort, Daphne and Fairhope, Alabama’s Eastern Shore offers unique […]
Exploding in popularity over the last couple of years on the Coast, food trucks are a great way to sample different food styles and restaurant-quality dishes without the sit-down experience of traditional eateries. Here are some of the food trucks I’ve visited over the past several weekends. Each one has a different vibe, ranging from […]
If you have brothers and sisters, you know the relationship between siblings is special. Even though they get on our nerves and under our skin, our brothers and sisters are often our closest friends, fiercest defenders and most trusted confidantes. In honor of National Siblings Day, celebrated annually on April 10, sisters Lana and April […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Starr Chapman sees in each new day an opportunity to do something remarkable. And as partner/manager of Rum Kitchen restaurant in Waveland, she performs plenty of extraordinary feats — many of which are edible. “There are so many wonderful flavors in this world,” Chapman says, “and combining them and creating […]
The love between a mom and her children is an unbreakable bond and a beautiful thing to behold. As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8, we asked you to share your snaps in our Mother-Daughter Photo Contest. We loved seeing such special moments and are pleased to feature some of our favorite […]
Over the past two years, the world has changed greatly. With students learning from home and people working remotely during the pandemic, many of our spaces have been serving multiple purposes. Our lifestyles have changed, and one of the challenges that comes with these changes is not having enough space. In this new normal, it […]
