As a child who moved frequently, Jessica Shelley found comfort and stability at school. “It became my refuge, a place where I knew the expectations and could thrive,” the Gulfport resident recalls. “The constant encouragement my teachers gave is ultimately what inspired me to pursue a career in education so I could have the opportunity […]
Ninety-five years after his birth, he remains the nation’s most revered civil rights icon — with a legacy that is more relevant than ever. And this month, two events are planned on the Coast to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his campaign for justice and equality. A Community Resource Expo is planned from […]
Zeal Boutique was founded on two friends’ core belief about fashion: Life is too short to wear boring clothes. Ashley Verrett and Krista Reed started the business as a hobby, opening their first location in 2010 in a small Katrina cottage in Pascagoula. They have since added stores in Ocean Springs and Mobile, allowing even […]
While the gown and venue are crucial decisions, guests are likely to remember what they ate and drank more than any other wedding detail. Overall, couples are breaking with tradition and embracing innovation when it comes to the food and beverages they serve on their big days. Here are some trends brides and grooms are […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Makeup by Heather Dubuisson, HD Hair and Makeup From the time she was a sixth-grader, chatting and playing games with residents of a local senior citizen home, Aryn Eady has recognized the importance of service. Ever since, the senior at at D’Iberville High School has made volunteering a major part […]
A home-staging company and a counseling firm are the inaugural winners in a grant program designed to help women entrepreneurs elevate their businesses. Powerful Minds Counseling LLC and Sophisticated Staging LLC received PowHER grants worth $2,500 and $1,500, respectively. The PowHER program, a Gulf Coast Woman initiative accomplished in partnership with the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
Susan Allen lives by a simple credo: “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy good food and good company.” Allen’s thriving business, Susan’s Sassy Sweets, is a testament to that philosophy. Located on Highway 90 in Waveland, the shop has been called one of the city’s best-kept secrets, but that secret is […]
As a busy mom of two toddlers, Rachel Kelley prioritizes comfort when it comes to her wardrobe. “I pick clothing that travels well, that one can move easily wearing and is stylish,” says Kelley, who fills her store, The Cornerstone Boutique, with the kinds of clothes that fit her own criteria. She bills her downtown […]
Thanksgiving is all about food and family, and each year presents an opportunity to spend precious time together and pass on beloved traditions to our children. Preparing the biggest meal of the year can challenge even the most experienced cook, so why not involve the kids? You’ll receive some much-needed help, and they’ll have fun […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup by Heather Dubuisson, HD Hair and Makeup Standing at a petite 4 feet, 10 inches tall, Nell Cowart possesses a fierceness and feistiness that belie her small stature. “My mom was a hard worker; I remember her holding three jobs simultaneously, as well as taking classes to […]
