When Jaye Gilich Brice began working in the front office of her husband’s dental practice, she did her job much differently. She entered appointments manually into a book and confirmed them with an old-style dial phone. She wrote welcome letters and other communications on a typewriter. At that time, patients had very little insurance available. […]
With a profound photograph — taken where their forebears had been enslaved — 15 Black medical students from Tulane University connected a painful past and a promising future. Among them was Sydney Labat — once awarded the “Miss PCHS” title and voted “Most Likely to Succeed” at Pass Christian High School. Now a third-year medical […]
Every practice of the Gulf Coast Monarchy, a women’s tackle football team, starts the same way: with a chant. “Who are we? Monarchy!” the players cry, led by captain Shelita Witherspoon. “What are we? Humble! What are we? Hungry!” According to owner Tyre Brown, the team’s motto, “humble and hungry,” reflects a desire to achieve […]
Great small businesses have several things in common: personal attention and superior customer service, high-quality products and services, a positive impact in the surrounding community, an attitude of service and a knowledgeable team. Based on these criteria, we asked you to nominate your favorite local companies — and we received nearly 3,000 votes. Here are […]
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Crystal Cagle believes that fashion is for every body — regardless of size or shape. “A great outfit has the power to make a woman feel confident,” says Cagle, owner of Moxie Shop, “and we believe in wearing what makes our souls happy!” Cagle’s business, which started online in April of 2018, was born of […]
Rachel Yarborough’s life has been saved several times over by strangers — everyday people who donated blood, umbilical cords and plasma. Without those precious gifts, Yarborough may have succumbed to one of two types of cancer she has fought since the spring of 2018. “I’ve been given the time I have by people who will […]
The award-winning Vestige in Ocean Springs has refined its culinary style over the past seven years — earning acclaim and making the restaurant a foodie favorite for locals and tourists alike. Vestige is owned and operated by Ocean Springs native Chef Alex Perry and his wife, Kumi Omori, who met at a friend’s birthday party […]
