Color is a language that evokes a variety of emotions. Organic neutral tones and warmer grey shades provide tranquility and balance to your room design. If you need a design dose of courage to add bolder shades to your living areas, Billie R. Comeaux, corporate designer with American Factory Direct Furniture Outlets Inc., in Long […]
2016
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Heads turn when the effervescent blonde walks into a room at the Island View Casino. She lights it up with her smile, her confidence, and her joie de vivre. Kathy Santiago is the Director of Player Relations and Business Development of the popular South Mississippi resort. She is also a breast cancer survivor. No one […]
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By Elaine Stevens and Dana Sleger// While many Gulf Coast women are donning their high heels, femininely tailored business suits, and Pandora jewelry, there is a segment of the South Mississippi female workforce putting on up to 20 pounds of gear that may include bullet-proof vests, duty belts complete with guns and handcuffs, and […]
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By Elaine Stevens// It’s been said that little girls with big dreams become women with vision who achieve success. Gulf Coast Woman will introduce you to six such South Mississippi successful women who have some tips for young professionals. They are a diverse group in age and ethnicity, however they have the commonality of their […]
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As an assistant principal at a local elementary school, full-time wife and mom, Mandy Lacy discovered that her time is a valuable commodity. Three years ago, she and three of her closest friends, who combined have 14 children and full-time jobs, began a family meal program called Food Swap. Mandy, one of the originators, explains: […]
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As a working society, much progression has been made over the years with the advancement of women holding leadership positions in areas that may once have been considered nontraditional female roles. However, there is still plenty of room for women to break through the gender gap glass ceiling. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, corporate […]
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On the second Wednesday of January, Vicki Applewhite met an old friend for a drink. While there, she bumped into another friend and met the woman with her. The four of them started talking, laughing and sharing. They agreed their time together was great — and that they should get together more often. Applewhite committed to get […]
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By Brandi Bosarge// Have you ever thought about getting eyelash extensions? There are a few things you should keep in mind. Finding the right person to do your lash extensions is a lot like choosing your hair stylist. Lashes can be expensive, but well worth it if you have the right person. Be careful […]
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by Myrna Beth Haskell// In my thirties, stress usually had to do with raising my children. Almost anything could bring it on. Did I cut the grapes small enough? Is it too pushy to request Mrs. Miller for the third grade? Is that cafeteria bully finally out of elementary school? I would fret if […]
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Fall gardening
By Mississippi Extension Service// Fall gardening is the way to have fresh vegetables right into winter. Many fall gardens are carried over from summer gardens. Tomato plants, okra, peppers, and eggplant, if cared for during the summer, continue to produce until cold slows them down and frost kills them. Keep summer garden going To keep […]