Jamaican-born Nadine Gentles came to the U.S. in 2001 and spent her first three years in Mississippi working odd jobs. Today, she is owner of Dorcas Couture Customs, a brand she launched in 2015 as a tribute to her mom, the late Dorcas Gentles, who taught her how to sew and inspired her love of […]
(r to l) Rayce Dossett, Dallas Barbee and Matt Barbee of Surrendered Studios Barbering Ministry Here, we talk with Dallas Barbee, owner, master barber and speaker with Surrendered Studios Barbering Ministry, located at 2337 Pass Road, Unit B, Biloxi. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF SURRENDERED STUDIOS? Surrendered Studios is a luxury barbering […]
By Paige Heitzmann You’ve said, “I do,” cut the cake and danced the night away at your reception. Now it’s time to start your life together in total harmony with the perfect honeymoon. First, figure out your couple travel style; are you leisure seekers, thrill chasers or wildlife wanders? No matter your dream vacation, there’s […]
By Jamie Allen When Sarah was in elementary school, her teachers described her as smart, kind and energetic. At the start of this school year, she made good grades and had several best friends. However, as the school year progressed, Sarah’s behavior subtly changed. She started being absent a lot. While at school, she was […]
When my journey with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence started in October 2015, I was a single parent in an abusive marriage, which causing me physical harm to the point that I could not take it anymore and called 911. The officers from that call referred me to Adrienne’s House, Gulf Coast Center for […]
Retired educator Belinda Hosli Tipton had a history of migraine headaches, but the one she suffered on July 1 was different. She woke up during the night with an excruciating headache and heart palpitations. She soon lost control of her body and yelled to her husband, Jeff, for help. After she’d reached the hospital, tests […]
Annie Sanders, the founder of Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence, is not only a domestic abuse survivor, but also a cancer survivor. Additionally, she has grappled with other major medical ailments such as multiple sclerosis and Chiari malformation type 1. She’s passionate about helping others who are going through similar experiences and committed to […]
Women of all ages and walks of life are predisposed to some unique health concerns. From cervical and breast cancer to heart disease, many conditions are specific to females or affect them differently than men. Here, three experts address some of the most common areas of concern for women, the latest developments in treatment and […]
By Melissa Galatas It’s hard to overstate how much the law affects domestic violence victims. From keeping dangerous weapons out of abusers’ hands to keeping survivors’ whereabouts confidential, policies set at every level of government can greatly impact victims’ safety. Let’s look at some of the watershed legislation of the past — and the decisions […]
Women face an array of health concerns — some that are unique to females, and others that affect them differently than men. Test your knowledge and learn more by taking this enlightening women’s health quiz. Good luck! Check your answers here. 1. What type of cancer is referred to as the “silent killer” because it […]
