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Here on the Coast, we use the word “winter” loosely. There are those cold, crisp days that don’t tend to linger — and that’s how we prefer it. Although we don’t often get sub-freezing temperatures, it’s still sensible to have a good cold-weather coat that’s as chic as it is cozy. I love maxi coats […]

Stephanie Stork Crump is a Moss Point native and the chief financial officer for Knight Abbey Commercial Printing and Direct Mail. She and her husband, Doug Crump, have lived in the Hurley area for over 23 years and share two girls, Anna Grace and Brooxanne. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I went in for my annual mammogram, […]

By Dr. Christopher Palmer Our winters may be mild compared to other regions, but the frosty air and slick sidewalks still make staying indoors tempting. Don’t let the drop in temperature sideline your fitness routine! With a little prep and the right gear, you can keep your outdoor workouts strong this winter. Exercising successfully in […]

As a Louisiana native, the desire to feed people is in Meranda Hudson’s blood. “(Food is) what we celebrate everything with,” says Hudson, who now lives and works in Ocean Springs. “We may not have much, but we will never go hungry.” In 2022, she began a humble baking operation in her home kitchen, making […]

Ja’Leasa Nicole Bolden is a communications strategist, community leader, wife and mother. She now serves as director of communications for the Moss Point School District, where she leads district-wide storytelling, community engagement and brand management efforts aimed at strengthening trust, pride and connection between the district’s schools and the community they serve. Q: WHAT ARE […]

As the seasons change and people spend more time gathering indoors, we enter the time of year when colds and the flu are most common. While it is easy to worry about getting sick, the good news is that you have more control over your health than you may think. With a proactive approach and […]

For years, skincare routines have focused mainly on the face. Now, dermatologists are encouraging patients to extend that same thoughtful care to the rest of the body. The trend, known as “faceification,” is about treating body skin with the same attention, quality ingredients and consistency applied to facial care. WHY BODY SKIN DESERVES EQUAL ATTENTION […]

Shayla Edoria is the owner and founder of Ten Eleven Boutique, an online business she launched in 2020 — the same year she graduated from Long Beach High School. She is proud to be the first in her family to graduate from both high school and college and to have grown Ten Eleven into a […]

We are so lucky to live in an area populated by overwintering birds. As gardeners, we’ve left last summer’s seed heads for our feathered friends to have cover and food midway through cold weather, but by January, these resources are starting to deplete. Feeders help sustain them until they fly back to their summer range. […]