‘Tis the season for your home to shine! From countless twinkling lights to a jaw-dropping tree (or several), this is the time of year when going over the top isn’t just allowed; it’s encouraged. Need some inspiration to create your own winter wonderland? Jennifer Miller of Jennuwine Design has some helpful tips for making holiday […]
MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I was diagnosed on Nov. 17, 2023, with ductal carcinoma after having my annual mammogram on Oct. 30. I felt a lump a week prior but wasn’t worried because I have had lumps show up in the past on almost every mammogram I’ve had. However, this one was different. The tech took […]
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a hidden gem, offering a unique blend of Southern hospitality, natural beauty and a relaxed pace of life that draws those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities. Chris Jankowitz decided to take advantage of his ability to work remotely and made the leap to the Coast, […]
Having just all met each other in person for the first time after months of online planning, the four riders started the ride less than an hour later. Pictured, left to right: Becky Bussey, Rebekah Thomas, Diane Mills and Anna Cannington. Photo by Janet Wright Anna Cannington did not know Dustin Rippetoe when she saved his […]
Once a dedicated homemaker who served others in her community, Elizabeth Newman found herself in needing help in March of 2022. A stroke left her very weak on her right side, meaning she no longer could live alone and required 24-hour care. A mother of four and grandmother of 10, the 89-year-old had participated in […]
HONORING OUR VETERANS When Laura Kennedy joined the U.S. Navy in 1980 as a cryptologist, her dad couldn’t believe she was getting paid to eavesdrop. “I was often punished as a child for doing the very same thing!” recalls the retired senior chief, who now resides at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Now […]
Among the many places on the Coast to hold a special event, Venue41 in Biloxi offers something unique, according to owner Myrna Rainey: a blank slate. Unlike other spaces, where clients’ creativity may be stifled by the décor or aesthetics, Rainey says hers leaves room for imagination. The venue’s simplicity makes it suitable for all […]
