Liz Hoop is an entrepreneur, community leader and advocate for compassionate senior care. As the founder and CEO of Hoop Cares LLC, she has built a non-medical in-home caregiving and transportation service that prioritizes dignity, safety and personalized support for Coast seniors. Q: Tell us about yourself and the impact you are making. A: Beyond […]
Looking for a place to take the kids? Check out these local and regional attractions and activities that are sure to put a smile on their faces: Get ready for a summer filled with creativity at The Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s Summer Camps! We hope your young creators will join us for a summer […]
Summer camp isn’t just something fun to fill the calendar — it’s one of the most powerful growth experiences a child can have. The right camp builds confidence, independence, friendships and life skills they simply can’t develop the same way at home or in school. Here are 10 meaningful reasons families consistently say summer camp […]
By Sarah Gigli I used to believe that being a good mom, and a successful human, meant measuring myself against the noise of the world — the advice, the opinions and the expectations. I thought if I followed the right formula, chose the “right” path and avoided mistakes, I could guarantee a good outcome for […]
Jack and Jill of America Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2–19 who are dedicated to nurturing and strengthening future African American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Mississippi Gulf Coast JJOA Chapter President Kutina Carter tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE CHAPTER’S BACKGROUND […]
Choosing their child’s school is one of the most momentous decisions parents can make. And many families pick private schools for a host of reasons: a strong academic focus, smaller class sizes, values-based education and college and career preparedness, among others. So, is private school right for your child? While every student is different, these […]
When it comes to design, color is much more than an aesthetic choice. It makes a statement, sets the mood and transforms a space. It packs an emotional punch, too, influencing feelings and behaviors and creating a lasting impression. In choosing their 2026 colors of the year, brands have leaned into warm neutrals, earthy greens and […]
Melissa Byars is a lifelong Mississippi Gulf Coast resident who has lived in Biloxi for the past 15 years. She’s been married to her husband, Wayne, for 22 years, and they have two children: 20-year-old Judson and 17-year-old Claire. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I don’t remember anything from that day or the days that followed, but […]
Amy Kathleen Bowman is a passionate advocate for Irish culture on the Coast. Born in California and raised in Idaho, she began Irish dancing at age 12 — advancing to become a champion. In 2012, she co-founded and ran a performance-based Irish dance school before relocating to Utah for college. A life-changing summer visit prompted […]
Mattie Codling is the executive director and chief curator at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA). Q: Tell us about yourself and the impact you are making. A: I view my role as that of facilitator. I can enable moments of inspiration and connection for the public that the museum serves on a daily […]
