By Jessica Lopez The “summer slide” is usually a worry for teachers and parents alike — and a legitimate one in the age of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu bingefests. Then 2020 arrived, and all of our concerns were magnified in light of COVID-19. Schools across Mississippi are responding to the pandemic in various ways. […]
Steven Farragut was the first person to hold his daughter’s hand after she was born — and he’s been her hero ever since. “My father hung the moon,” Lauren Bertucci says of her dad, a retired Army officer who is now the senior Army instructor teaching JROTC at Ocean Springs High School. “He has amazing […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even in their playtime, when they pretend to be restaurant owners, Kerri Paul’s children clearly consider her a role model. “My 5-year-old daughter sees herself as someday having her own cupcake bakery, and it’s the most fulfilling thing to see your child articulate such big dreams at such a young […]
By Ty Moore Becoming an entrepreneur has been a lifelong dream. I started in the fashion industry as a model for various genres, including runway, catalog, commercials and promotions. My eye for fashion grew over the years, and styling became a great way to uplift other women and young girls. Empowering others to feel confident […]
The proverbial glass remains half full for Crystal Acker-Nash — despite losing her right foot in July. Not one to succumb to self-pity, the Bay St. Louis native, who now lives in Baton Rouge, begins her mornings with prayer and meditation. Every day brings fresh challenges, she says — but also new ways to cope. […]
Whether you’re team mass hysterics or team ain’t no thing, I think we all can agree that coronavirus has shaken things up for us moms. Many of us are realizing the importance of social distancing while we attempt to keep our families and the community safe. The need for caution and the concept of social […]
Accepting the Pat Santucci Spirit of the Coast award on her late husband’s behalf, Rachel Barajas was terrified and heartbroken — yet gratified to see her beloved Arturo’s accomplishments recognized. “I wasn’t sure if I would even make it through the front door, much less walk in front of 600-plus people,” she admits. “But when […]
