Originally from Ocean Springs, Amanda Cumbest now lives in Hurley with her husband, George. After a 26-year career teaching at East Central Upper Elementary School, she retired in 2023 and now serves as executive assistant alongside her husband at Coastal Wealth Management Group. A proud “Mimi” to four grandchildren, she also co-founded the Stronger Together […]
By Jaimee Dorris Twelve years ago, I married Joel. And every anniversary since, I’ve told him the same thing: I love you more now than I ever have. Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about when the “right” time to get married really is. Marrying young can be beautiful if you’re emotionally prepared and […]
Nine-year-old Nova Planter Burgess founded her nonprofit, Seize the Crown, to empower girls living with epilepsy through encouragement, education, advocacy and support. Rashieka Planter Burgess, Nova’s mom and the organization’s executive director, tells us more. Q: WHAT IS SEIZE THE CROWN’S MISSION? A: Our mission is to remind every girl that her diagnosis does not […]
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 […]
One of the best things about South Mississippi is how easy it is to find a good time. From parades to festivals to gatherings for a good cause, fun events and activities are always plentiful — and the fall schedule is especially jam-packed. As we head into a new season, mark your calendars for these […]
Kristi Roberts is a busy working mom who knows firsthand what it means to balance a career, family and self-care. During the 2025–2026 school year, she served as an Interventionist at D’Iberville High School while sponsoring three student clubs, serving as head coach of the Warrior cheerleading team and attending school full time to complete […]
Originally from a small parish town in Louisiana, Amanda “AJ” Johns moved to Biloxi in 2001 and has worked in property management with the same company for seven years. She now serves as the assistant property manager at The Landing at D’Iberville Apartments and was honored as the Greater Gulf Coast Apartment Association’s Assistant Property […]
Photo by Cheyenne Underwood By Patricia Arroyo Lauren, a client of mine, has a full schedule and prefers a routine that helps her feel put together without spending too much time getting ready. Like many women, she’s been leaning toward a more minimal approach to makeup, something that enhances her features while still feeling natural […]
As girls, we tend to tune out our dads’ life lessons. But with experience and maturity, we come to a startling conclusion: Dad was right — about everything — and his simple words contained many profound truths. Here, two grateful daughters reflect on the wisdom they inherited from their dads — and how it has formed the bedrock […]
