Behind Biloxi Blue supports and uplifts the families of Biloxi Police Department employees while strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and the community. The organization is committed to honoring the men and women who serve daily by providing meaningful support, fostering connection and ensuring that both officers and their families feel valued, encouraged and appreciated. […]
As a mortgage loan officer with CMG Home Loans, Grace Russell is known for her personalized approach and passion for educating clients. Beyond her career, she is deeply involved in the community and now serves as the 2026 chair of Coast Young Professionals — continuing her commitment to leadership, growth and giving back. Here are […]
Bob and Joy were having a normal day as they prepared to go to the grocery store. “Bob was sitting at the computer, and I told him, ‘Okay, come on,’” Joy recalls. “He stood up and spoke some words I couldn’t understand.” Bob tried again to tell her something was wrong, but his words came […]
Leanna Garcia is a local artist and homeschooling mom of five. You’ll usually find her in the studio with a baby on her hip, running kids to practices or having date nights with her husband on their back porch. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I was almost 39 weeks pregnant and having a “normal” labor at the […]
By Cheyenne Underwood We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village,” but no one really prepares you for what it feels like when you must build that village yourself. When we moved to the Gulf Coast as a military family, I wasn’t just adjusting to a new house or a new city; I was […]
Shellie Davis is a mortgage underwriter and owner of a wedding venue, Cottonwood Manor, which allows her to be part of two of the biggest milestones in people’s lives. Q: Tell us about yourself and the impact you are making. A: On one side, I help couples build the foundation for their future through homeownership, […]
Moms may think their advice goes unheard and unheeded, and who could blame them? In the chaos of life, they often don’t get the appreciation they deserve for the priceless pearls of wisdom they dispense daily. Nonetheless, their words have far more impact than they realize. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked our audience […]
About 100 Successful Women to Know Many talented, accomplished women on the Mississippi Gulf Coast don’t seek recognition for themselves, but Gulf Coast Woman magazine ensures they shine brightly with the “100 Successful Women to Know” campaign. This annual initiative celebrates influential and impactful South Mississippi female leaders, who represent areas ranging from nonprofits […]
By Myia Lane-Anderson Many women have had the quiet, unsettling feeling that something may not be right with a child in their orbit. Perhaps the child suddenly becomes withdrawn, fearful or unusually anxious around a certain adult. Maybe you notice unexplained bruises, frequent absences from school, poor hygiene or a dramatic change in behavior. These […]
