With a history of working for government agencies, nonprofits and private businesses, I had put the idea of owning my own business on the back burner. Throughout my career, I have always worked for someone else. Although my husband and I have been co-owners of a local plumbing company, and I handle the administrative tasks […]
Those three special words aren’t the only way to express how you feel. From simple, thoughtful actions to grand gestures, here are some ideas for showing the love this Valentine’s Day and every day. Serve coffee and/or breakfast in bed. Hide a sweet note where he or she will find it at work or school. […]
By Christin LeBoeuf Do you know a woman with cardiovascular disease? Chances are you do. Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women. It claims more female lives than all forms of cancer combined. Losing one woman to cardiovascular disease is one too many. Women experience unique stages through their lives that affect both overall […]
Is your guy impossible to buy for? Here are some sure-to-please Valentine’s gift suggestions from Grant’s Menswear and S.F. Alman, Ltd. GRANT’S MENSWEAR Plum Thicket lapel pin by Brackish, $65 Travel spray cologne by Peter Millar, $58 Woven multi-color belt by Peter Millar, $125 Silk bow ties by Carrot & Gibbs, $75 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Dr. Alicia Ware Almost every day, a woman comes to my clinic asking to have her hormones checked. Sometimes it’s for typical menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats or mood swings. Most often, it’s for fatigue, weight gain or decreased libido. Only sometimes is it necessary or appropriate to measure hormone levels. Many […]
