Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite is constantly asking “why.” She’s especially curious about what motivates people, what keeps them up at night and what problems they’re struggling to solve. “I am a helper and a fixer,” says the owner of Core Strategies, a sales consultancy firm, “so solution-based selling comes fairly naturally to […]
While many customers pop into French Drug Company to get vaccines or refill prescriptions, the Gulfport shop has much more to offer than medicine. In fact, the family-owned store, which has served the Coast community since Ed French founded it in 1950, carries a wide array of items, ranging from jewelry, dolls and toys to […]
Preparing for a hurricane is always stressful, but for moms, protecting their little ones physically, mentally and emotionally causes an extra layer of worry. If you are the mom of a young child, here are some ways you can create calm amid the storm: 1) BE AWARE OF YOUR BODY LANGUAGE Most experts agree that […]
Soon after Jane Kulpeksa and her husband opened the Carroll House Bed & Breakfast in 2011, they noticed a common refrain among their customers. “(They) raved about Bay St. Louis and how much they loved coming here,” Kulpeksa says, “but they commented that there was no place to buy a souvenir T-shirt, hat, etc., and […]
Knowing her time was short, Rachel Yarborough and her family lived life to the fullest. Every night that Rachel felt well enough, they ate dinner together. They watched movies and had home dance parties. They visited Kauai, Hawaii, on a whim, took other family trips and treasured every moment of togetherness. Although she spent much […]
Here we go again — hurricane season kicks off June 1, and the severe storm threat doesn’t let up until Nov. 30. Experts are predicting a near-normal season this year, with the forecast from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting a range of 12 to 17 named storms. Of those, five to nine could […]
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 […]
