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 […]
By Mississippi Extension Service// Fall gardening is the way to have fresh vegetables right into winter. Many fall gardens are carried over from summer gardens. Tomato plants, okra, peppers, and eggplant, if cared for during the summer, continue to produce until cold slows them down and frost kills them. Keep summer garden going To keep […]
Story and photos by Ellis Anderson Nikki Moon, owner of the Bay Town Inn, finally has a little time to smell the roses. And there are plenty for her to smell. The new Inn will be celebrating its third birthday this summer. Regular guests return by the droves and more new ones discover it every […]
Dr. Blake Layton Jr.// Fire ants are the most common pests of home lawns in Mississippi. They are not welcome guests! Unknowingly stepping in a fire ant mound can ruin an otherwise pleasant time in the yard. Fire ant stings are always painful, but, when they occur in large numbers, they can be especially threatening […]
by Erin Riggins, Ph.D. When making the transition from high school to college, it’s a good time to develop a game plan that will help with smart decision-making during your academic journey. Yes, college can be a blast, but the decisions you make now will affect your future, so choose wisely. Your academic advisor […]
by Kristi Collins, C.D.// Starting preschool can be one of the most exciting times in your child’s life, as well as one of the most anxious — for your child and for you as a parent. Here are a few tips to help both of you have a less stressful transition from home to preschool. […]
