Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Sharon Weeks realizes that even in the digital age, nothing beats tried-and-true sales techniques, especially during the Christmas shopping season. That’s why the large windows at Grant’s for Her, which she’s owned since 2018, are her favorite feature of the store — and the perfect place to display the store’s […]
Even the huge speed bump that was 2020 didn’t break the Coast’s momentum. Projects advanced. Construction continued. Businesses opened. Attractions launched or expanded. Looking for somewhere new to eat or play — whether for a date night, girls’ night or family outing? We all could use a change of scenery post-lockdown, and these local hotspots […]
Step into the Sutton family’s den this time of year, and a striking Christmas tree is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. “(The tree) stands 10 feet tall with gold ornaments along with touches of black and white to show our love for the Saints,” says homeowner Christie Butts Sutton. “Each present wrapped […]
The COVID-19 crisis will end eventually — but the way health care is delivered likely has changed for good. Some lawmakers have called telehealth the “silver lining” of the pandemic — expanding access to underserved areas and connecting patients to doctors via online platforms and phones. Convenience, safety and more frequent contact are just some […]
Even if we look forward to the holidays, most of us dread the work required to feed a house full of guests. Those classic dishes everyone clamors for won’t make themselves — but that doesn’t mean you have to toil in the kitchen for hours. Fortunately, we live on the Coast — which has plenty […]
Women face many significant threats to their health, but do you know which are the most life-threatening? Even when the same conditions affect men and women alike, they may affect women differently or with greater frequency. Here are the leading causes of female fatalities in the United States, according to the latest data available from […]
High School sophomore Roman Scott may look like a typical 15-year-old — but every day, he lives with a condition that affects how he experiences the world. At age 3, Roman was diagnosed with autism, a disorder that affects one in 54 children in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When […]
Anyone planning to fly over the upcoming Holiday season should consider their mask just as important as their boarding pass. Chaille Munn, director of marketing for the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, urges passengers to familiarize themselves with new travel protocols and to expect to wear a mask throughout their journey — from check-in through departure at […]
In 2015, while presenting a program on Pascagoula’s civil rights movement, Renee Gautier-Hague suddenly felt like she was being stabbed. “I finished the program but could barely drive home afterwards, as the pain was severe,” says Gautier-Hague, who retired four years ago from the Jackson George Regional Library System, where she worked in the history/genealogy […]
As early as age 3 or 4, Miesha Willis remembers thinking, “I will not live like this when I’m grown.” The lifelong Gulfport resident was always keenly aware of her surroundings — and the fact that her parents struggled with substance abuse. They began by selling drugs like marijuana and cocaine, using them recreationally before […]
