By Todd Trenchard | Executive director, Bacot McCarty Foundation The Bacot McCarty Foundation was established in 1978 and is a nonprofit organization that has become a mainstay for many educational, youth and cultural programs across the Gulf Coast. The foundation supports over 30 local nonprofit agencies across the region and administers scholarships through various funds. […]
Joseph T. Cox, M.D. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it lots of excitement. It’s an opportunity to buy fun presents for our loved ones, cook and eat delicious food and celebrate with friends and family. As a spine surgeon, I know from both personal and professional experience that we lift, push, pull […]
By Heather Theisen Holiday time is a wonderful time of year. Family time is spent happily, delicious food is consumed, and let’s not forget about the beautiful Christmas trees and sparkling lights. What we may not think about during the holiday season are some of the risks associated with our favorite holiday traditions. Let’s review […]
Even more than merchandise, the owners of Watersedge in Ocean Springs are selling a feeling — one only found at the junction of land, sea and sun. Situated on Government Street in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs, the store opened in June and already is earning rave reviews. Patrons call it a “perfect boutique […]
Cheryl High came of age in an era where women were taught to be homemakers. And although a domestic future was modeled to her for as long as she can remember, she’d always dreamed of higher education. “Women were expected to stay home, tend to the children and be whatever your husband needs or wants,” […]
Holiday shipping time is quickly approaching. Are you ready? If you’re shipping special items to friends or loved ones this holiday season remember to consider the following: 1. Pick the right gift. Not only do you want to buy a gift they will like, consider the dimensions and weight of the product. Unusual size, weight […]
WINTER WONDERLAND TERRARIUM What You’ll Need: Empty glass jar with lid Cotton balls Small twig and small pinecones White glitter White paint Gold paint Hot glue Tiny plastic toy (optional) Step 1 — Paint the twig and pinecones white. Apply plenty of white glitter before paint dries. Step 2 — Paint toys or trinkets in […]
First-time visitors and long-time residents alike may use many of the same terms to describe Ocean Springs. Anyone who has walked oak-lined Washington Avenue can attest that the “City of Discovery” has a special quality that sets it apart from even its closest neighbors. Ocean Springs could accurately be described as the creative heart of […]
The season of joy is here, meaning it’s time for the gatherings and giving spirit that make this time of year so special. If you need inspiration, here are holiday decor ideas to put the happy in your holidays.
Owner Mercedes Carranza, who celebrated the restaurant’s fifth anniversary in August, offers a place to escape and relax while enjoying expertly prepared dishes using only the finest ingredients. “If it’s not on the menu, let us know and we’ll personalize it for you,” Carranza said of his philosophy of making his customers happy. “We’ll make […]
