Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture ‘Girls can be surgeons, too!’ Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya breaks barriers while fixing broken bones After watching her first knee-replacement surgery, Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya was hooked. A self-described “operating room junkie” in medical school, Karpitskaya lingered after lectures in hopes that surgeons would let her watch their procedures — or even […]
September 2024
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By Amber Marentette Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most challenging and dangerous times for a victim of domestic violence. However, many resources and services are available to help support victims through this process. As the domestic violence coordinator in Gulfport, I’ve observed that one of the biggest obstacles a victim faces is […]
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By Melissa Galatas According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four women and one in seven men will experience some form of severe physical abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Since intimate-partner violence is so common, chances are that everyone reading this knows, has known or will know someone […]
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By Charlotte Arrowsmith No one enters a relationship with the intention of leaving it. We choose partners whose companionship we enjoy and with whom we want to share our joys and challenges. It is a human desire to have a partner who makes us feel loved and brings meaning and fulfillment to our lives. But […]
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By Sarah Jones When I started work as an advocate at the Crisis Center in Manhattan, Kansas, I rationalized that while I had never experienced domestic violence, I knew what it was and still could make a difference. I look back at that version of myself and can only smile. I am (thankfully) a child […]
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As the kids get settled at school and fall schedules pick up, our homes can get chaotic. Activities, homework and work-life juggling mean we may not be as organized as usual, allowing clutter and chaos to take over. Fall is the perfect time to hit reset and get your home back in shape before the […]
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From left to right: Lawrence Roberts II, Lawrence Roberts III, Dorothy Roberts, Robin Roberts and Sally-Ann Roberts On Sept. 15, 2015, Dorothy Roberts’s love for all things artistic led her to open Robin’s Nest in the Pass — a shop featuring handmade jewelry, local art and other assorted treasures. “Our motto is, ‘celebrating the creative […]
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Tackle some game day grub! [Recipes]
Football season is here, and I can’t wait to rustle up some lip-smacking tailgating delights! Whether it’s a steaming pot of chili or finger-licking sliders, throwing together a feast for pals has never been more exciting. Here are my winning choices for game-day fare that will jazz up your party plans in a jiffy. ITALIAN […]
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The dwell small trend is taking foundation in South Mississippi, with several companies building everything from container homes to tiny homes across the Coast and surrounding area. Today’s homebuyers are thinking beyond the white picket fence, driven by factors like affordability, sustainability and less maintenance. WHAT IS THE DWELL SMALL TREND? You’re not imagining it; […]