Photography by Brandi Stage Whether she’s wearing workout gear or in full glam mode, Angela Singletary feels beautiful most of the time. “I don’t always wear makeup, and my hair isn’t always done, but I appreciate my eyes, my freckles, my shape,” she says. “Of course, I would love to be a little more toned […]
Bart Luther and Daniel Wijdenes were concerned about opening Biloxi Bicycle Works during a pandemic. But as it turns out, their timing was perfect. “With the various restrictions that the pandemic has imposed on everyone, people have been looking for new avenues to go out and do things, and cycling is great for that — […]
As a preteen, Leonie Johnston Simmons colored her Barbie dolls’ hair with markers and gave perms in the kitchen. “Then, I was always the last one running out the door for homecoming, prom and those kinds of events because I would fix all of my girlfriends’ hair,” recalls Simmons, who now owns Lavish Salon on […]
Thanks to Jodie Picciano-Swanson, many formerly homeless veterans have shelter and sustenance. Victims of relationship violence have relocated and started new lives. Cancer patients and their families have found some measure of peace. The Ocean Springs resident strives to be a force for good as a licensed clinical social worker. Since 2015, she has served […]
Fun in defiance of disaster is one of the Coast’s defining traits. So, it’s no surprise that with a pandemic throwing Mardi Gras plans into flux, groups like the Krewe of Gemini are taking the situation in stride — showing the stoicism of a community that has weathered its share of catastrophe and come back […]
Wondering how to maintain a fitness routine while caring for your little ones? The Salvation Army Kroc Center offers a solution. While moms work out, attend a class or participate in programs at the Biloxi facility, their children can enjoy structured, supervised fun in the Kroc Center’s Play Care program. “We normally have at least […]
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 […]
