by Stephanie Barnes// How can you become a millionaire if you have never met one? Certainly, it is possible, but it is great to learn from people who have achieved what you want to achieve. I don’t know about you, but I would LOVE to be a millionaire … a billionaire even! I had a […]
“I began thinking about where my life was headed.” Before my transformation When I was at my heaviest, I weighed 245 lbs. and was a size 22. I was diabetic and had been placed on daily insulin injections. I also had high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. I was in some sort of pain on a daily basis. […]
If one were to put a face on Mardi Gras, a handful of names might come to mind — with Susan Hunt’s at or near the top of the list. That’s because she and her family still carry the torch for all things Mardi Gras. At age 75, she is one of the most significant […]
Presented by// MS Seafood, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Desporte and Son’s Seafood, and Quality Poultry and Seafood// Photography by Shannon Lutkins. Gumbo, fried catfish, oyster dressing and shrimp any way you like it — that’s what a coastal Christmas is all about! To many on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, seafood is the go-to feature […]
By John D. Folding// Photography by William Colgin One of most exciting things about living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is that we get snow so rarely. This allows holiday decorating to get more local. It has always seemed strange to me to see snowmen and icicle decorations when A) it’s not cold and […]
BILOXI BUTTER 1 lb. boiled Mississippi Gulf shrimp (spicier the better) 1 8 oz. block of cream cheese (room temp) 1/2 stick of butter or margarine (room temp) Garlic powder to taste Peel shrimp and finely chop. Mix all ingredients together. Use as a spread on your favorite crackers. BLOODY MARY OYSTER SHOOTERS 1 […]
By Elaine Stevens// Military wives definitely trade in their pearls for his dog tags. However, love makes the impossible possible, as you will see from three amazing south Mississippi women. They don’t sit idly by in puddles of self-pity waiting for deployment to end. They are completely engaged in the community. Their common bond is […]
As an assistant principal at a local elementary school, full-time wife and mom, Mandy Lacy discovered that her time is a valuable commodity. Three years ago, she and three of her closest friends, who combined have 14 children and full-time jobs, began a family meal program called Food Swap. Mandy, one of the originators, explains: […]
As a working society, much progression has been made over the years with the advancement of women holding leadership positions in areas that may once have been considered nontraditional female roles. However, there is still plenty of room for women to break through the gender gap glass ceiling. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, corporate […]
On the second Wednesday of January, Vicki Applewhite met an old friend for a drink. While there, she bumped into another friend and met the woman with her. The four of them started talking, laughing and sharing. They agreed their time together was great — and that they should get together more often. Applewhite committed to get […]
