Karen Adkins is not your typical grandmother. “I’ve been tandem parachuting (and) still love rollercoasters,” says the self-described “adrenaline junkie.” “I’m hoping to do the Nascar challenge soon!” Now a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the adventure-loving native of Cookeville, Tennessee, has called many places home: Nashville; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair touch-ups: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Throughout her 25 years of nursing experience, Misty Nichols Stevenson noticed a troubling trend. “I saw too many individuals discharged home, only to be readmitted — sometimes within 72 hours,” says Stevenson, who was raised in Gulfport and now resides there. “I knew there was […]
As moms themselves, Taylor Favre and Jackye Hansen know the struggle of finding cute clothes that fit a child just right — and they’ve teamed up to offer a solution. The idea for their business, Lollie + Pop: A Children’s Shoppe, was born while the duo worked together at Crane Builders LLC — the family […]
When guests enter Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Nov. 7, they’ll not only get to sample some of the Coast’s best cuisine — they’ll be helping local youth reach their full potential. A Taste of the Future, a fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast’s Hancock County Unit, draws 120-plus […]
Since opening Venue41 in October of 2022, owner Myrna Rainey has been surprised by the high demand for what she offers: an intimate, welcoming gathering place. “I always knew there was some need, but I never imagined the size of it,” she says. “Week after week, people reach out looking for a space that feels […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair touch-ups: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Meet four standout physicians — Dr. Lynsey Cox, Dr. Kinyatta Bennett, Dr. Summer Allen and Dr. George T. Salloum — who embody the very best of Coast care. Guided by faith, grounded in care Dr. Lynsey Cox puts prayer, gratitude at […]
When Charlotte Dahlenburg agreed to volunteer at Cruisin’ the Coast for the first time in 2015, she thought she was just doing her friend a favor. Longtime volunteer and site manager Ray Harper had asked her to help at the D’Iberville stamping site. When Dahlenburg arrived, she got a yellow staff shirt and a crash […]
Whether she’s photographing a new mom, CEO or survivor, Dawn Gilmore’s goal is always the same: to capture women’s innate strength and beauty. A professional photographer for over 16 years, Gilmore specializes in portraiture that empowers, elevates and celebrates. “I was drawn to photography because I saw the way a beautiful portrait could shift the […]
Board members L-R: Nicki Kopp, Jessie Hawkins, Iliana Aguirre, Kelsey McGrevey, Jenny Obregon and Maryjo Bullock Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families of children, teens and young adults with different abilities, serving individuals up to age 21. Founder and Executive Director Bridgett Lee tells us more. WHAT IS EMBRACE ABILITIES’ MISSION? Our […]
Born and raised on the Coast, Kaitlyn Brewer grew up kayaking, fishing and sketching the beauty that surrounded her. Each year, she admired the colorful, creative Biloxi Seafood Festival posters that were designed by local artists — each one paying homage to the city’s maritime and seafood heritage. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, maybe one day […]
