Krystal Ben is a woman of many titles: wife to husband Maurice Ben; mother to two daughters, Taylor, 8, and Joy, 3; and owner of Hair Fetish Beauty bar in Biloxi and Wiggins. Wearing many hats means Ben doesn’t have much time to get ready, so she relies on these go-to items to look and […]
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Like many great things, the Biloxi Second Liners Mardi Gras Club started with a modest idea. “One of our members was watching a kids’ parade on television and thought it would be a great idea for the (East Biloxi) neighborhood,” says club president Anthony C. Mitchell. At the beginning, children circled the block with their […]
Ever wondered how the Coast’s spectacular Mardi Gras balls come together? Long before the evenings of glitz and glamour, krewes are busy arranging everything from attire to dance routines. Here’s what happens prior to the pageantry. Mardi Gras ball night is not just a single day of celebration. An entire year of planning and preparation […]
Past queens celebrate at the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum’s grand opening gala Nov. 14. From left, Randi Mueller, Kate Rushton, Eileen Mahoney Ezell and Susan Cain. With the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum established in its new home, the good times continue to roll in downtown Biloxi. Formerly located in the Magnolia Hotel building, […]
Maridee Bond Mallette was raised on a farm, and her parents owned a riding stable while she was growing up. She worked in the gaming industry for 15 years, but her heart always pulled her toward helping animals. Now the adoption coordinator at Jackson County Animal Shelter, Mallette is a powerful force advocating for furry […]
Whip up these healthy recipes to help you celebrate any big game: TURKEY ROLLUPS Lay out a slice of turkey. Top it with cheese, baby spinach leaves and mustard. Roll it up. PEANUT BUTTER FOOTBALLS Stuff a pitted Medjool date with natural peanut butter. Dust it with powdered sugar, or use icing across the top […]
I know what you’re thinking … mixing prints? In your head, you’re probably saying, “Jasmine, now you know that will never work for me.” I used to think the same thing. Most of the time, people believe mixing prints or colors is too bold and it would never work for them. I’m here to tell […]
At the start of the new year, many people made New Year’s resolutions — promises to yourself or others to enact a change. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm for those resolutions often wanes as the hard work required to honor them becomes a reality. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps you made one to get […]
I have always looked at entrepreneurship as a goal for my career. I graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. I’ve learned my drive from the absolute best entrepreneur: my dad, Tommy Newman. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from my dad […]
