The calendar has finally flipped to August, and while the heat isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, football season is officially on everyone’s mind. If growing up in Mississippi has taught me anything, it’s that game day is just as much about the outfit as it is the sport. From tailgating to football parties, we start […]
Photos by Jamie Morton/Beau Rivage Meet Sarah Deutsch, the general manager of Coraline’s Restaurant at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. A native of Ocean Springs, she began her career in September 2017 as a server at Terrace (now Salt & Ivy) Café. She worked as a server at the pool, Bet MGM, as a cocktail […]
Story and photos by Alexa Cutrer One of my favorite things about watching downtown Gulfport evolve is seeing historic spaces find new life. The Downtowner is a perfect example, transforming one of the city’s most beloved landmarks into a restaurant that honors Gulfport’s past. From the historic building to the walls filled with local memories, […]
Ladies’ night mahjong, dealing to start the game (photo by J.Daniels Photo) When Amy Echols’s sister-in-law introduced her to mahjong in 2024, no one Echols knew in the Waveland/Bay St. Louis area had ever heard of the game — nor could she find a teacher in south Louisiana or on the Coast. Undeterred, she hired […]
Photography by Annie Cooper Photography Although Felicia and Zach Rushing grew up just 10 minutes away from each other and attended the same schools, their love didn’t blossom until later. The couple met for the first time as adults at a “Christmas for the Kids” drawdown before finding themselves in the same group of friends. […]
