The end of high school comes faster than most of us are ready for it, followed by the daunting question, “What next?” For most students, the answer is college — but planning for that transition must begin long before graduation. This process can feel overwhelming for students and their families, but by being proactive and […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Makeup by Heather Dubuisson, HD Hair and Makeup With Liz Corso Joachim, what you see is what you get. Despite an office brimming with awards, certificates and commendations, the head of Corso, Inc., is more likely to compliment someone else than vice versa. Staying humble and transparent, in fact, […]
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‘It’s our time’
When 17-year-old Kim Juzang traveled to Natchez with her best friend, Wanda, she had no idea how profoundly her life was about to change. Now 64, Juzang remembers arriving at Wanda’s cousins’ house while everyone was sleeping — everyone except an attractive young man who came to the door and pulled back the curtain to […]
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The Coast will be awash in crimson and cream this month as more than 1,000 Delta Sigma Theta members gather in the spirit of sisterhood. The sorority’s two local alumni chapters are preparing to host the 2024 Mississippi State Cluster of the Dynamic Southern Region, which will be held Feb. 23-25 at the Mississippi Gulf […]
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Forget everything you think you know about the “typical” football fan. When Super Bowl Sunday arrives on Feb. 11, women will be watching in huge numbers. In fact, Nielson reports that females comprise 46 percent of the Super Bowl viewing audience. To put that in perspective, that’s higher viewership than the Oscars, Grammys and Emmys […]
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Photography: Brandi Stage Portraiture Makeup: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise LLC When you’re entering the fight of your life, a pretty, plush unicorn may not be everyone’s idea of a combat companion. But for Susie Davis, the stuffed animal — whom she named Faith — symbolized her nearest and dearest. The “Unicorn Posse,” as she dubbed […]
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As a child who moved frequently, Jessica Shelley found comfort and stability at school. “It became my refuge, a place where I knew the expectations and could thrive,” the Gulfport resident recalls. “The constant encouragement my teachers gave is ultimately what inspired me to pursue a career in education so I could have the opportunity […]
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Ninety-five years after his birth, he remains the nation’s most revered civil rights icon — with a legacy that is more relevant than ever. And this month, two events are planned on the Coast to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his campaign for justice and equality. A Community Resource Expo is planned from […]
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Zeal Boutique was founded on two friends’ core belief about fashion: Life is too short to wear boring clothes. Ashley Verrett and Krista Reed started the business as a hobby, opening their first location in 2010 in a small Katrina cottage in Pascagoula. They have since added stores in Ocean Springs and Mobile, allowing even […]
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Savoring the moment
While the gown and venue are crucial decisions, guests are likely to remember what they ate and drank more than any other wedding detail. Overall, couples are breaking with tradition and embracing innovation when it comes to the food and beverages they serve on their big days. Here are some trends brides and grooms are […]