By Paige Ryan Heitzmann “Play and fun should be serious priorities throughout life.” “When little things feel extra hard and big things feel impossible, it’s often a sign that you need a vacation,” suggests psychotherapist and author Charlotte Fox Weber. This winter, you probably could stand to get out of town, whether that’s for a […]
In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we speak with Sharon Robbins is a survivor, public speaker, public educator, spiritual life coach and founder of Jubilee Havens, an organization that provides a safe haven for human trafficking victims while bringing a holistic approach to healing. WHAT DOES JUBILEE HAVENS DO? Jubilee Havens […]
From costumes and balls to king cakes and parades, there’s a lot that goes into a successful Carnival season. The floats and royalty may be front and center, but plenty of hard work occurs before the pageantry. Meet a few of the crucial experts who make Mardi Gras happen behind the scenes. Sherri Paul Thigpen […]
By Sarah Hornby But even if you have the best of intentions, almost all New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. It can be difficult to find the motivation to maintain these personal commitments, especially for those already managing mental health challenges. Mental health concerns are on the rise following the pandemic, increased […]
Now serving as Miss Harrison County USA 2023, Daisha Hall is excited to continue her journey and represent her community on the Miss Mississippi USA stage this spring in Choctaw. The 20-year-old Gulfport High and MGCCC graduate attends Mississippi State University as a business management/marketing student. In the future, she wants to work in fashion […]
From Memorial Health System Fresh start. Resolutions. Healthier living. This month, these terms are heard everywhere. January brings with it an overwhelming number of self-imposed expectations, many of which are focused on health and wellness. The truth is that most people won’t keep their resolutions for long. In fact, a recent study found that only 9-12 percent […]
SEASON KICKOFF: Twelfth Night Celebration Jan. 5 Starts at 5 p.m. with reception at Biloxi Visitors Center; Christmas lights will go out at 6 p.m.; City Hall festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. This annual celebration is presented by the City of Biloxi, The Mississippi Coastal Mardi Gras Museum and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. […]
By Kay Daneault, executive director, Mental Health Association of South Mississippi Many of us start the year with high expectations and make promises we don’t intend to keep. Instead of committing to something drastic, why not take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle and mindset? Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful: 1. Remember […]
By Paige Heitzmann, vice president/ groups director, Travel Affiliates Beach aficionado? Romance seeker? Napa Valley girl? Always dreamed of seeing Italy, Iceland, Bora Bora or New Zealand? Make your travel dreams a reality in 2023! Here are five tips for success: Put your bucket list in writing, and number the destinations by priority. Jot down […]
By Jocelyn Gavin Lane, owner and clinical director of Premier Professional Counseling Services LLC The start of a new year always gives rise to thoughts of a new vision and new goals. Goal setting is more than just a to do-list that we revise daily. Goals and vision are futile without developing a plan and […]
