Photography by Brandi Stage TWANA MARX Turning heads, building confidence with statement jewelry piece Although she’s always been aware of her creative side, Twana Marx didn’t fully explore it until about 12 years ago. Marx, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has worked in the imaging sector of healthcare for over 20 years. Her jewelry design […]
He made hearts pound in 2012 when he completed the first-ever tightrope walk in Mississippi atop the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. Audiences also held their breath as he dangled by his toes from a helicopter. And this month, comedic daredevil Bello Nock has returned to Biloxi as the star of Funambula, a theatrical circus […]
Katelyn Perry was singing before she could talk, and even as a 3-year-old, she never missed an opportunity to be on stage with a microphone in hand. Her penchant for performing led her to the pageant world, where she now has 23 years’ experience as a contestant, emcee, judge, director and coach. Now the reigning […]
Renewal has been a central theme in Latrina Graves McCarty’s life and work — and now she’s creating opportunities for other women to be restored and empowered. The published author and playwright is also an educator, a doctoral student in communication studies and the founder and CEO of LGM Productions LLC. In the summer of […]
Is there anything better than spending time al fresco with friends and family? If you haven’t already, take advantage of the glorious spring weather by firing up your grill, uncovering the outdoor furniture and planning some backyard get-togethers. Whether you’re invited to a party or hosting one of your own, you’ll want to provide a […]
A child’s first haircut can be an intimidating experience, but with the right atmosphere, it doesn’t need to be. Enter Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise that originated in Atlanta and specializes in providing a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In February, Tacie Lane and her husband, Greg, opened a Pigtails […]
Nikki Main can’t tell you what compels her to paint every day — only that the drive has always been there. “Eat, sleep, drink, create — that’s me,” the Pennsylvania native says. “The ability to make art is a unique aspect of the human experience, and exploring that part of it is absolutely fascinating to […]
At age 81, Ruby Daniel remains the strongest woman her daughter knows. “Although she looks rather frail and fragile, she can still outwork me,” Tracy Daniel-Hardy says of her mother, who grew up in a farming family. “She moves much more slowly than she used to but still has great endurance.” Now a primary caregiver […]
If there was a way she could help, Carmelita Scott never said “no.” And by contributing her time and talent in countless ways, from being a small business champion to uniting people and giving the unheard a voice, friends and loved ones say the dedicated local leader made the world a better place. “(Scott) was […]
When New Orleans hosted the 1984 World’s Fair, Linda Keenan launched her company with just two foldout tables and about $1,500 worth of merchandise. From those humble beginnings in the Crescent City’s French Market, Keenan created California Drawstrings/Southern Comfort Cotton — a business specializing in comfortable, natural fiber clothing. The name comes not from any […]
