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    “My family is my ‘why'”

    Short-term sacrifices have started paying off for mompreneur Courtney Jacobs.  Time has been the biggest concession for the wife, mom of two and owner of IDR Agency as she launched her Biloxi-based insurance firm.  “Two years in, I have figured out how to obtain a healthy balance, but prior, it was hard,” Jacobs admits. “When […]

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    Will the pandemic stunt children socially?

    Even for adults, who can fully grasp the realities of the pandemic, these long months of limited human interaction and separation from loved ones have taken their toll. What then, must our children be experiencing in a socially distanced world? Will their development be affected, and can parents do anything to lessen the impact?  HERE, […]

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    Mom Approved List 2021

    We wanted to know the most child-friendly products and activities out there, so we asked the experts: real Coast moms. Hundreds of you responded to tell us your favorites in entertainment, vehicles, extracurriculars and much more. Here are the top-rated recommendations that got your seal of approval: DAY CARE  Kid Academy  Nugent Child Development Center  […]

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    Lockett-Williams eases grief, gives back

    The Coast boasts a number of black-owned businesses that have served the community for generations. In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting the legacy of LOCKETT-WILLIAMS MORTUARY.  When George W. Lockett founded his mortuary with wife, Lillian, in 1948, he realized a vision: providing premier mortuary services to the Gulfport area. The couples’ genuine […]

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    Gifts he’ll love: Valentine’s Day 2021

    Guys can be notoriously hard to shop for. After all, if something’s on his wish list, he probably already has one … or several. Not to worry — Grant’s Menswear and S.F. Alman Ltd. have you covered with fresh ideas that strike the perfect balance between style and practicality. GRANT’S MENSWEAR  SquareGuard and silk pocket […]

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