Alpha Omega, the Our Lady Academy (OLA) Robotics Team, recently competed in their first competition at The Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competition in Kenner, LA, and brought home the “Rookie Inspiration Award.” We spoke with the team’s mentor, OLA Science Teacher, Julie Cranford, about their start and success. “Our team started in the fall of […]
(left to right) Melissa Russo, Jenny Levens, Megan Burkes, Christen Duhé Mississippi Business Journal’s 26th Annual Top 50 Under 40 awards recognized some of Mississippi’s best and brightest up-and-coming business leaders. Four of those recipients honored were Gulf Coast leaders: Melissa Russo, Christen Duhé, Jenny Levens, and Megan Burkes. Melissa Russo is Vice President of […]
We often face difficulties in our lives. We have the best made plans, goals and deadlines, but things don’t go as planned. But life has a way of flipping over the proverbial apple cart. People don’t do as expected. Marriages don’t last. Kids don’t act as if we’ve taught them any home training. Opportunities don’t pan out. […]
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RAYMOS MCMILLON’S GRANDMOTHER TAUGHT HIM A VALUABLE LESSON Listening and encouraging are important ways Raymos McMillon supports his partner of 20 years, Lori Harper. “We have cherished the good times between us,” he says. “I also believe reflecting on challenges that impact any relationship, love and perseverance have been key components that allowed us to […]
These three women are passionate about working in STEM and give advice to young girls. Dr. Julie Cwikla Be willing to fail Dr. Julie Cwikla sees science and math as integral parts of everyday life. As Director of Creativity & Innovation in STEM, Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Southern Mississippi, […]
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By Philip L. Levin, M.D. Karen and David Sawyer have the unusual distinction of being a married couple both of whom are medical practitioners and both of whom are lawyers. They fell in love in Austin where David was doing his internship at the hospital where Karen worked as a nurse. They returned to David’s […]
