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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair & Makeup by Brooke Soto When Marcus Baker brought his wife, Katherine, to the Coast in March, he was fulfilling a promise. Since being displaced by the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history, the pair had lived in […]
Galen “Tolu” Smith III has been called a standout on the basketball court and a promising young talent, but to his biggest cheerleader, he remains one thing above all: her beloved son. Shannel Tapusoa Smith has watched proudly as Tolu, who honed his athletic skills in his hometown of Bay St. Louis, signed an undrafted […]
‘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 […]
