To Meghan Butterfield, it seems like ages ago that she decided to leave her banking and finance career and put her MBA to work as a business owner. “Being that I’d never truly worked in retail before, other than the cosmetic counter at Clinique, all odds were against me,” Butterfield recalls. “So with a stash […]
The founders of the Junction Grief Center don’t just sympathize with people who have experienced a loss — they understand them deeply. The center, located in Ocean Springs, opened after Katie Latch and Randi Page lost their husbands in 2021. Amber Carroll, the third member of the founding trio, learned that her son suffered from […]
It’s a tradition that’s endured for 94 years, and few events are so synonymous with the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Once again, during the last week of May, Biloxi will celebrate its heritage with the Blessing of the Fleet — a weekend filled with festivities to mark the start of the shrimping and fishing season. “The event […]
Soon after setting foot in Ocean Springs, Chelsea Prince and her family met the town’s most famous resident. They had just arrived on the Coast in the summer of 2020, after Prince’s husband had been assigned to Keelser Air Force Base. As the family enjoyed their treats from the Tatonut Donut Shop, a loud “cock-a-doodle-doo” […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup: Brittney Johnson Makeup Venue: The Bootleg Howl, Owner Chari C. Davis When Dorothy Roberts welcomed her eldest daughter into the world, she marveled at the preciousness of life and instantly realized how much her own parents loved her. She also wondered if she’d ever sleep deeply again. […]
Whether you’ve hurriedly devoured a Pop Brothers treat at the Gulfport-Biloxi airport or savored one on a balmy summer night, you know it’s no ordinary popsicle. For starters, the pops come in more than 50 flavors, ranging from strawberry to guanabana (a South American fruit). Plus, these gourmet goodies are poured and set by hand […]
It’s been a long time coming — five years to be exact — but the wait for Paradise Pier Fun Park is finally over. The excited squeals and shrieks coming from visitors to Biloxi’s Margaritaville Resort are music to the ears of Tessy Lambert, chief marketing officer for Lodging & Leisure Investments LLC. The highly […]
In hindsight, it seems like sisters Chasity Harrison Sanders and Brittany Harrison were fated to open a boutique together. “I’ve always loved fashion and keeping up with the latest trends,” Sanders says. “Mostly, I love helping people find the perfect outfit!” Her sibling shared her penchant for style and at one point even aspired to be a […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup: HD Hair and Makeup Venue: The Rack House Steaks & Spirits Having worked in restaurants and fast-food establishments since the age of 16, Jill Smith knows a bit about customer service and hospitality. As general manager of Rack House Steaks & Spirits, she strives to give every […]
In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
