“Our journey is one of remarkable progress. Even confronting natural disasters and economic transformations, our unwavering resilience carries us forward. Rising stronger and more unified through each challenge, Gulfport’s success is a testament to our enduring spirit.” — Mayor Billy Hewes The city of Gulfport is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary this month, and […]
BEHIND THE COVER: Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup: Brittney M. Johnson and HD Hair and Makeup | Wardrobe/accessories: Capri and Jewelry Box, Beau Rivage (Mary); Aloha Glamour (Alexis); Cynthia and Heather Dubuisson(Cynthia); Cynthia’s jewelry, Jewelry Box. One launched a fashion brand to heal from a devastating loss. Another is an invaluable […]
With a mom who was a costume designer and seamstress, Andrea Jenkins grew up surrounded by fashion. “Not only did I learn how to sew, but I learned that my passion and knowledge was, in one form or another, in the fashion industry,” recalls the Florida State University graduate, who double-majored in fashion merchandising and […]
By Memorial Health System Derick Hall’s path to the NFL Draft is one that couldn’t have been predicted in 2001. Before he was a top-150, 4-star recruit out of Gulfport High School and a captain of the Auburn Tigers Football Team, his mom, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, was fighting for her 2-pound, 9-ounce baby boy born four […]
With her nearly 17 years in the beauty business, it’s fair to call Maegan Redmond a seasoned veteran. “I have a lot of experience with great customer service,” Redmond says. “I love people, and that’s probably why I love my job.” Her wealth of experience includes coloring techniques and cuts, as well as updos and […]
By Christina Kemp From sun damage to scars, women have a host of skin concerns. Many of them, according to aesthetician Christina Kemp, can be addressed with microneedling. During this minimally invasive procedure, thin needles make tiny holes in the top layer of the skin. The damage helps stimulate the skin’s natural healing process — […]
From working at the Gift Gallery in Biloxi to interning at Saks Inc., Rebeca Strickland Cowart has never stopped pursuing her love of fashion. “It has always been in my blood,” she says, “so it was really no real surprise when I decided to move back home and open up Panache in 2006.” Her Gulfport […]
