Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each year, more and more people are visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Jacqueline Gilich Wilson stands ready to greet them. As the owner of Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals LLC, Wilson is one of the greatest proponents of the local area and all that it has to offer. “Each day […]
As a paramedical tattoo specialist, John Herron has learned that every scar tells a story. There are the breast cancer warriors who underwent mastectomies in a bid to survive. There are men and women alike who want to conceal the appearance of certain conditions or erase permanent reminders of medical procedures. In these cases and […]
For decades, Joy Saucier has strived to improve her community — and few things gratify her more than contributing to others’ success. But at the Hancock Business and Industry Awards Gala, held annually in August, it was Saucier’s turn to shine as she was named Citizen of the Year. The community development representative for Mississippi […]
Although they are both doctors, Drs. Tim and Tracy Sanford were mindful not to push their kids into a medical career. Nonetheless, their two children, Drs. Laura and Mitch Sanford, have followed in their parents’ footsteps anyway, and all four are now board-certified family medicine providers affiliated with Memorial Health System. “They always told us […]
Although she lost her home and all her material possessions in Hurricane Katrina, Moira Anderson found a spiritual home within herself that kept her going. “Yoga, a stabilizing practice, really helped with that — so did the community of people gathering for class to move, breathe and connect back to the present moment,” says the […]
If Ellzey’s Hardware had a motto, says sales associate Dena Ellzey, it would be “Service with a smile.” “Everyone who walks through that door is important to us, whether you have on rags or whether you have on a business suit,” says Ellzey, who has worked at the store since retiring from Biloxi Public Schools […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even as a young girl, Emily McDougall found satisfaction in making others happy. That calling to serve led the wife and mother of two from Gulfport to enter the medical field, where she worked for six years — helping patients find answers and resolve issues daily. “I know now that […]
One enduring effect of the pandemic: It changed the way we view our homes. Holed up in our properties for weeks and months on end, many of us turned to our outdoor spaces for some respite and a change of scenery. The home improvement business boomed as people upgraded their yards, gardens and patios. And […]
The pandemic may have forced Adopt a Grandparent Day to adapt, but the effort to visit, cherish and celebrate local seniors has rebounded stronger than ever. Kathy Rogers, who founded the initiative in 2014 and now serves as executive director, sought to address the epidemic of loneliness among the elderly. On Adopt a Grandparent Day, […]
A weekend of renewal for the mind, body and spirit culminated in recognition for winners of the Destiny’s Elite Girls Scholarship Project. Destiny’s Elite Girls is a nonprofit, student-run service organization that strives to connect community resources with community needs. Recently, finalists for a $1,000 scholarship were invited to the My Journey Weekend Getaway, held […]
