Breast cancer affects guys, too. Approximately 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2020, according to The American Cancer Society. And for every woman battling the disease, there are husbands, sons, fathers, brothers and other male loved ones fighting at her side. That’s why participants in the American Cancer […]
Crystal Cagle believes that fashion is for every body — regardless of size or shape. “A great outfit has the power to make a woman feel confident,” says Cagle, owner of Moxie Shop, “and we believe in wearing what makes our souls happy!” Cagle’s business, which started online in April of 2018, was born of […]
Rachel Yarborough’s life has been saved several times over by strangers — everyday people who donated blood, umbilical cords and plasma. Without those precious gifts, Yarborough may have succumbed to one of two types of cancer she has fought since the spring of 2018. “I’ve been given the time I have by people who will […]
Tish Williams, executive director of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, calls her friend, Sally Isaacs, “the calm before the storm.” “No matter what the situation is, she always approaches it with a calm demeanor,” Williams says of the Chamber’s former business manager. “She looks at both sides of the situation with an objective mind and […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Beating breast cancer one screening at a time Radiologist says we’re making headway against disease Dr. Lisa Smith has an urgent message for women everywhere: Mammograms save lives. “Breast imaging is very important, and I truly consider it a privilege doing what I love,” says the radiologist — a partner […]
During her 28 years of working for the state as a social worker, Dorothy Roberts often thought about opening her own gift store. “I have always loved making things,” says Roberts, sister of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. “From cross-stich to jewelry making, I just enjoy the whole creative process.” By the time she […]
Katherine Strickland experienced post-partum depression as long days of feeling numb. “When I did feel emotion, it was extreme,” recalls the Gulfport resident, who is now a mother of two girls, 3-year-old Brailynn and 4-month-old Brooklynn. After delivering Brailynn, “I would look at my baby girl, and my heart would explode with love,” Strickland recalls, […]
Tall Architects is an ironic name for a firm headed by a petite powerhouse. Standing 4 feet, 10 inches tall, Madision Talley says she uses her size to her advantage, as it makes her more memorable. “I also enjoy surprising people with a strong handshake,” Talley says. “My mom taught me this early on, and […]
The longer Maria Salter was away from her job, the less hope she had of returning. For three-and-a-half years, Salter worked as a training manager at a local casino resort. Despite being a self-described introvert, she relished being an “edutainer” — a role that required meeting all the new hires, sharing her experiences with employees […]
Picture it — making everything from bacon and eggs to burgers and steaks al fresco. The pandemic has turned our attention homeward, and many of us are making our domestic dreams a reality – including building outdoor kitchens. Done well, such additions can increase your living space, add to your enjoyment of your home and […]
