Photography by William Colgin // Dr. Cyndi Huff Gaudet is a woman of many significant accomplishments and outstanding contributions in the education sector. Her achievements in the classroom, dedication to community, and commitment to living a life of gratitude has earned Gaudet the recognition as the 2015 Karen Sock Woman of the Year Award. “One […]
By Andrea Yeager // “I love the color and the haircut,” said the three-time cancer survivor, tossing her new shorter hairdo. “It was worth all the work these stylists did.” Michelle Gibbs of Hattiesburg was shocked to be told that she was this year’s final recipient of a makeup and hair makeover. “I couldn’t believe […]
By Paula Helwick // I am living proof that God’s delays are not God’s denials. Here I am at age 61 getting married for the very first time! My wedding date, Saturday October 10, to the love of my life, Harold Vega Vondenstein, will have come and gone by the time you read this. However, […]
By Joel Smith // During nearly 15 years as a prosecutor, I have had the opportunity to handle hundreds of cases involving those who have violated the law in Mississippi. Seeing a multitude of cases day after day, year after year, has made me passionate about the issues we face in the fight for victims […]
By Dr. Wyble // Two of the most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedures are Botox and use of fillers. Which one or both is best for you? In general, Botox, a neuromuscular blocking agent, works by “relaxing” the muscles causing wrinkles and is used in the upper third of the face. Areas include the frown lines, […]
By Scott Naugle | Photography by William Colgin // A warm, soothing light washes gently through the abundant windows and envelops the senses. The glow is charged with a relaxed and encouraging energy, nudging one towards creativity and calm. The cerulean ceiling suggests the infinite possibilities of the sky; the red door invokes the passion […]
By Mallory Fitzgerald // USE A LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZER You get bonus points if you can get one with an SPF built in! Moisturizing is never a step you can skip, even in the heat. It will bump up the health and elasticity of your skin, making it easier for any makeup to hold on longer. […]
By Ellis Anderson // When a friend called Wayne Gouguet with the news that a side-hall cottage was for sale in Old Town Bay St. Louis, he grabbed his crutches and made the drive from Picayune on the spot. Although he was hobbling because of an injury, Wayne had worked in real estate for years […]
By Andrea Yeager // This Coast nurse spends her days loving and caring for her family and patients, giving of herself over and over. Friends knew it was time for Jennifer Nix to be on the receiving end of some TLC. The wife, mother of three and pain-management nurse was nominated for a day of […]
By Scott Naugle // I have to tell you about a book I didn’t want to read. “The Aftermath Lounge” is a collection of short stories set on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, principally Pass Christian, at the time of Hurricane Katrina. Many of us living on the Coast who experienced Katrina aren’t eager for reminders. […]
