Cory Ann McGee was delighted, but not surprised, to make the U.S. Olympic Team. A world-class runner from Pass Christian, McGee’s self-belief propelled her on the path to Tokyo. She sealed her spot in the Games on June 21, when she ran the 1,500-meter race in 4:00.67 — her personal best. “I knew it would […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture They embody all that is admirable about their employers — showing long-term dedication to their companies, its principles and those they serve. These three women go to work every day determined to make a positive impact through their tenacity and talent. Whether their role is showing hospitality to casino guests, […]
As a new mom in 1997, Anna Lombard quickly realized she had to become a smart shopper and stretch her dollars further. She stumbled upon a consignment store in Gulfport, which allowed her to purchase high-end pieces on a budget. Soon, she didn’t let a week pass before stopping in to see what new treasures […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture THE COLLABORATOR Christen Duhé MGCCC spokesman’s star continues to rise If Christen Hartley Duhé could have a word with her younger self, she’d tell her to stop with the self-doubt; “You have everything you need to be successful.” Everyone defines success differently, but for Duhe’, it’s having a husband who […]
It all started with a bag of Doritos. After eating the nacho chips while watching July 4 fireworks, Stephanie Mathes woke up swollen. Now 50, she attributed the reaction to getting older and being diabetic. Her friends, some of whom are nurses, advised her to drink lots of water and laughed with her about the […]
LuAnn Pappas’s dad taught her what it means to give back. And as the 2021 recipient of the Annette O’Keefe Humanitarian Award, the CEO of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort wishes Bill Sturm could share in the recognition. Bar none, she says, he was the biggest influence in her life. “I will forever say I am […]
Ronnie Cuevas describes his daughter, Mary Lynn Cuevas Scarborough, as someone who would give you the shirt off her back — or, as it turns out, donate a kidney to her dad. “She is my hero,” says the retired teacher and coach and diamond ambassador with Plexus Worldwide. “She’s tougher than I could ever be.” […]
If the eyes are windows to the soul, think of Dr. Margaret E. Phillips as a window frame expert. The area around the eyes is a problem zone for many people, whether due to aging, medical conditions or other concerns. As a physician and owner of Restore Oculoplastics Gulf Coast, Phillips specializes in reconstructive and […]
For Madeline Pitre, the fight against tobacco use is deeply personal. In 2016, the 16-year-old lost her grandmother to the lung-disease emphysema, which she’d acquired from a lifetime of smoking. “This event greatly impacted me, as I am sure that she would have been with my family longer if not for her continued cigarette use,” […]
Brandi Stage has a message for all women: Even with no makeup and undone hair, you are beautiful. She makes everyone she shoots at Brandi Stage Portraiture, her namesake photography studio in Bay St. Louis, look like a cover girl. However, she’s the first to say she can’t create anything that’s not already there. To […]
