From the lush marshes of Louisiana to the warm waters of the Mississippi Sound, the mood and energy of the Gulf Coast are unmistakable. Equally distinctive are the works of Ocean Springs artist Mary Louise Porter, who captures the region’s essence with a canvas, a paintbrush and an inexhaustible supply of enthusiasm. “I have always […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture As a busy wife, parent and entrepreneur, Rita Green has reached a startling conclusion: For moms, there’s no such thing as balance. “You are a mom first and foremost; the children always take priority,” says Green, who has four kids ranging in age from 4 to 15. “That’s the job. I […]
We asked you to share photos of your furry friends, and once again, you overwhelmed us with adorableness. Here are some of the standouts from the dozens of entries in our Coast Cutest Pets Contest 2023: KREWE OF BARKLOXI ROYALTY Jimmy Suckow and Bella Pappas reign as the 2023 king […]
From costumes and balls to king cakes and parades, there’s a lot that goes into a successful Carnival season. The floats and royalty may be front and center, but plenty of hard work occurs before the pageantry. Meet a few of the crucial experts who make Mardi Gras happen behind the scenes. Sherri Paul Thigpen […]
Now serving as Miss Harrison County USA 2023, Daisha Hall is excited to continue her journey and represent her community on the Miss Mississippi USA stage this spring in Choctaw. The 20-year-old Gulfport High and MGCCC graduate attends Mississippi State University as a business management/marketing student. In the future, she wants to work in fashion […]
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has some of the most affordable real estate in the country. With that in mind, it may be the year of change for you, whether that means buying a new home, selling your current home or both. Inventory is still low here, making a new construction home more attractive. If moving […]
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and during the pandemic, Jacqueline Smith found it on TikTok. “I saw so many women starting their own businesses, and I thought, ‘If they can do it, why can’t I?’” she recalls. “I started Googling and watching YouTube to learn what type of paperwork I needed to have, etc., and […]
