Meet Kristian Spear, who recently was named the new hospital administrator at Memorial Hospital, Biloxi. When she’s not at work, the lifelong Coast resident and married mother of three can be found at golf practices and tournaments, football workouts and games, dance classes and recitals and on a boat or beach during the warmer months. […]
Margaret “Maggie” Mosher was born and raised in the heart of Biloxi. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. After completing her studies, Mosher began her career as a process engineer at the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, where she has served for over 11 years and now […]
Moms, raise your hand if the words “spring break” fill you with dread. Sure, you love spending extra time with the kiddos, but keeping them entertained for days at a time can be stressful. And then when it’s over, cue the guilt that you didn’t spend enough time and/or money to make it as fun […]
For eight years, my career revolved around being a diagnostic medical sonographer, and in 2020, I returned to school to pursue a master’s degree in healthcare administration. After graduating, I continued working part-time as a sonographer while seeking a role in healthcare administration. That’s when an unexpected opportunity changed my career path: the chance to […]
Although she is 81, Fay Alliston has the vitality of someone decades younger. The retired teacher of 36 years and mother of two lives in Bay St. Louis with her husband, Woody, two dogs and two cats. She still works with children in the nursery of her church and loves being outside tending to her […]
As wife to husband, Cree, mom to daughter Junie Rose and new president of Biloxi Main Street, Colby Cantrell has never been busier. After cultivating a successful career in retail and commercial sales, she’s now a full-time mom and community leader. Given her packed schedule, Cantrell considers her go-to beauty routine especially important. Here are […]
At just 9 years old, Kennedy Elliott is already living her dream of being a published author. Her imaginative debut book, “Kennedy and Marie the Martian’s Mississippi Adventures,” is charming readers across the Coast and beyond. Packed with themes of friendship, acceptance and teamwork, this heartwarming tale offers a perfect escape for young readers. Kennedy’s […]
With so many mouth-watering options, choosing the Coast’s best restaurants is no easy feat. Once again, we turned to our audience to determine the best of the best dining experiences in South Mississippi. We received hundreds of votes in numerous cuisine categories and are pleased to present the winners of Gulf Coast Woman’s 2025 Best […]
With the chaos of the holidays behind them and school back in full swing, many parents are facing a problem. Perhaps they noticed that their child was struggling academically before, and things haven’t improved, or maybe a new issue has come to the fore. What’s a mom to do when it’s midyear and the grades […]
A quilt shop and childcare center have received a financial boost from a pair of Elevate Women Small Business Grants, which were created to help outstanding female-owned companies on the Coast. More than 30 nominees applied for the two grants, which will be announced and presented at Elevate 2025: Women’s Small Business Summit on Feb. […]
