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 […]
From her great-grandfather and grandfathers to her spouse, cousins, aunts and uncles, Kimberly Layne Golson has a veteran-filled family tree. As a retired senior chief cryptologic technician with the U.S. Navy, Golson has carried on that tradition. Now living with her husband, L.V. Golson Jr., in the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the mother […]
Online reviewers rave online about its “yummy treats,” warm atmosphere and unique flavors, but the owners of Coffee Culture don’t let the praise go to their heads. Sage, Dana and Thomas Barrett, the trio behind the popular java shop with locations in Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, stay humble and thankful for the patrons who […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture They practice dentistry, oncology and interventional cardiology respectively, but the doctors featured on our October cover share a passion for medicine, a love for people and optimism about the future of their fields. Meet Dr. Clifford J. Cook, Dr. Sidra Khalid and Dr. Cherie Champagne — three physicians who personify compassionate […]
According to the National Cancer Institute, female breast cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One in eight women will fight this formidable disease during her lifetime. Now for the good news: The National Cancer Institute also reports that when detected early, in the localized stage, the five-year survival rate […]
It began as a modest Christmas market held in Gulfport’s Rice Pavilion, featuring roughly 75 vendors. Today, the Christmas City Gift Show is one of the longest-standing activities at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, with 300-plus booths drawing thousands of shoppers. As he prepares for the event’s 40th anniversary in November, founder Ron […]
Being a mother didn’t come easily for Stephanie Gable. “I didn’t think I was a nurturer; I didn’t know what that looked like,” says the Diamondhead resident, who was in foster care as a child and adopted at age 13. “I went into mothering my own children from a place of fear and anxiety.” After […]
When Charlie Delk made the fateful decision to enter the rental business, he was married with two young children and a corporate job in the oil industry. His friend and work colleague got involved in the A to Z Rental franchise, which piqued Delk’s interest and inspired him to follow suit. In 1968, he quit […]
