School may not let out for a little while, but both kids and parents are already thinking about summer break— kids because they can’t wait, and parents because they need to be prepared. After all, it’s not easy keeping the little ones engaged and entertained for months at a time. That’s where summer camps are […]
The weather is warming up, which means the Coast is kicking into high gear with fun outdoor gatherings. From seafood and classic cars to food trucks and the arts, make sure to mark these exciting events on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the action: APRIL Bark’N Good Time www.mgckc.org April 5, 6, […]
Despite taking large strides forward in gender equality, women still fall behind men financially. For instance, men are three times more likely to get a business loan than women. Research also has shown that women-owned businesses typically are approved for lower loan amounts than their male-owned counterparts. As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s […]
Here Walt Pannell, president, Gulf Coast Division at Cadence Bank, and Derrick Jackson, a certified financial coach, reflect on the origins and impact of the bank’s partnership with Operation HOPE. WHAT IS OPERATION HOPE? Operation HOPE is the largest, on-the-ground financial literacy organization in the U.S., with offices in over 250 cities serving over 900 […]
The Coast will be awash in crimson and cream this month as more than 1,000 Delta Sigma Theta members gather in the spirit of sisterhood. The sorority’s two local alumni chapters are preparing to host the 2024 Mississippi State Cluster of the Dynamic Southern Region, which will be held Feb. 23-25 at the Mississippi Gulf […]
If you’re buying for a guy this Valentine’s Day, you know that finding just the right gift can be mission impossible. Peter Grant, buyer and owner of Grant’s Menswear in Biloxi, is here to make shopping for him simple with these stylish suggestions: PETER GRANT’S TIPS FOR PICKING THE PERFECT GUY GIFT […]
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Ninety-five years after his birth, he remains the nation’s most revered civil rights icon — with a legacy that is more relevant than ever. And this month, two events are planned on the Coast to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his campaign for justice and equality. A Community Resource Expo is planned from […]
